Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

Published March 2, 2020

Whitmer speaks of change for Michigan, Macomb County during luncheon

MACOMB COUNTY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a special stop locally to speak during a luncheon hosted by the Macomb County Chamber and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce Feb. 24 at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township.

Published February 28, 2020

Toy, game exhibit comes to MCC

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Remember the carefree days of playing board games with your friends, dressing Barbie in the latest fashions or building a train set with your family?

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 26, 2020

Campaign finance complaint filed against anti-marijuana group in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office was reviewing multiple alleged campaign violations filed by the head of a pro-marijuana advocacy group, in relation to the upcoming March 10 ballot proposal.

Published February 26, 2020

Fraser, Clinton Township car enthusiasts rev their engines

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Jeff Phillips, 55, of Fraser, is a repeat Autorama attendee. This year, he will be showing off his bronze 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Published February 26, 2020

Clinton Township seeks public input on new logo

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township wants residents to have their say on what visual image will define its future branding.

Published February 26, 2020

Filling DPW superintendent, finance director positions a priority in Fraser

FRASER — Administrators and city officials in Fraser are in the process of filling vacancies at key positions.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.

Published February 25, 2020

When metro Detroit went dry

METRO DETROIT — Let’s turn the calendar back 100 years to Jan. 17, 1920. Jazz music is about to take over and it’s time for Americans to say goodbye to their favorite spirits as drinking publicly becomes illegal. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when Prohibition began in the U.S.

Judge Alyia Hakim is presented with her robe by her husband, Nijad Mehanna, and daughters, Emilien and Gisele, at her investiture as judge at Fraser High School Feb. 20.

Published February 25, 2020

Investiture held for Judge Alyia Marie Hakim

FRASER — Members of the Roseville and Fraser communities, along with several notables from Michigan’s legal community, gathered at Fraser High School Feb. 20 to witness the official swearing-in of Judge Alyia Marie Hakim.

Published February 25, 2020

Clinton Township and Mount Clemens vie for zoo's nature center

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS – More than two years after a regional nature center was originally announced, a couple of local communities are hoping to get the project moving in their direction.

Published February 21, 2020

DIA millage supporters gather in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will decide on whether or not to renew a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published February 21, 2020

MISD enhancement millage on the March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — Come March 10, voters will decide on a Macomb Intermediate School District Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal. The initiative is a 1.9 mill 10-year county-wide millage proposal that will generate funding for Macomb County’s 21 public school districts if it is approve

Published February 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 19, 2020

Get inspiration from the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show

METRO DETROIT — Spring is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking to start a few fun projects to spruce up your cottage or lakefront home, you’ll want to head out to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show.

Published February 19, 2020

Felines, nothing more than felines

METRO DETROIT — A furry face, a sudden pounce, an inexplicable fascination with mundane things — there are as many reasons to love cat videos as there are cats.

Published February 17, 2020

Funds allocated for water main fixes and road resurfacing in Fraser

FRASER — On Jan. 27, Fraser City Council approved a pair of water main projects and shored up plans in regard to a local road long in need of repairs.