Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published April 9, 2018

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon represents a community that is at the jurisdiction of the county for road funding, due to Public Act 51.

Published April 9, 2018

Diversity celebrated at school event

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The United States is a melting pot where individuals can learn from others, all while simultaneously finding out about themselves.

Published April 9, 2018

Erie embraces Leader in Me program

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Who knew that seven simple steps could change an entire national culture of education?

Published April 9, 2018

Clinton Township cable department embraces new media

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In 2018, being a cable department just isn’t enough for some municipalities.

Published April 9, 2018

State, local police warn of consequences for school threats

DETROIT — The consequence of falsely threatening a school with violence is a felony charge, punishable with fines and up to 20 years in prison. So one might wonder why anyone, young or old, would even think about calling in a school threat. But it happens, and since the February school shooting in Parkland, Florida, such threats have been on the rise.

Published April 9, 2018

Fundraiser to raise a toast to the Rouge

METRO DETROIT — Raise your glass if you support the Rouge River. The Raise One for the Rouge fundraiser will be held 5-7 p.m. April 21 at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia, to support Friends of the Rouge endeavors.

Published April 5, 2018

Robotics team receives donation from Optimist Club

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Students at Clintondale High School recently received a monetary show of support for their science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities.

Published April 5, 2018

Practice planning during Severe Weather Awareness Week

MACOMB COUNTY — During Severe Weather Awareness Week April 8-14, emergency preparedness officials in Macomb County are recommending that residents practice being ready in the event of any potential weather emergency.

Published April 5, 2018

‘Restore the Reuther’ project looms for I-696

METRO DETROIT — In late March, Michigan Department of Transportation officials laid out more details of this year’s massive project aimed at improving all 28 miles of Interstate 696 in Macomb and Oakland counties.

Musician, songwriter and storyteller Michael Deren gets into character March 21 while displaying artifacts related to the Erie Canal at Macomb Community College’s Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township.

Published April 5, 2018

Traveling back in time on the Erie Canal

MACOMB COUNTY — The Erie Canal — the waterway that begins at the Hudson River in New York and drains into Lake Erie — is 363 miles long.

Published April 4, 2018

‘Shedding’ storage traditions

METRO DETROIT — Even if you do have a garage, we all know a little extra storage space can go a long way for tucking away garden tools, bikes and that giant holiday display your neighbors can’t stand.

Published April 4, 2018

Transform your backyard into a relaxing getaway

METRO DETROIT — Local landscape experts have some tips about how to catch some relaxing moments outdoors at your home, especially as the weather warms up.

Published April 3, 2018

Keep the rubbish off the roads

METRO DETROIT — A seasonal campaign to keep roads from being a dumping ground is getting ready to bloom again this spring.

Published April 2, 2018

State funding, infrastructure highlight fiscal year budget

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When asked what his biggest financial concern is moving forward, Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem said it is funding from the state government — or lack thereof.

Published April 2, 2018

Fraser educators receive countywide honors

FRASER — Recently, three Fraser Public Schools educators were recognized by their district for their impact in the classroom.

Published April 2, 2018

Chippewa, MISD teachers earn Macomb County recognition

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Local teachers in Chippewa Valley Schools and the Macomb Intermediate School District are being recognized for their hard work.

Published April 2, 2018

Dwindling budgets, erratic society negatively impacting mental health

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan mental health system is perceived as being in disarray, with massively fluctuating state and local budgets impacting the work of minimum wage workers.

Published April 2, 2018

Dearborn man charged after soliciting minor on Snapchat

MACOMB COUNTY — An 18-year-old Dearborn man has been charged with soliciting nude photographs from a 13-year-old St. Clair Shores girl, Macomb County sheriff’s officials reported last week.

Published March 30, 2018

Place an order to help more trees grow in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The combination of the impact of the emerald ash borer and the end of the life cycle for thousands of silver maple trees means that the tree canopy in southern Macomb County is quickly dwindling.

Published March 29, 2018

Natural resource grants expected to protect township properties

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A group of residents are satisfied after learning that the township is in the midst of acquiring a pair of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, or MNRTF, grants for future recreation purposes.