Macomb Township Chronicle

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Hybrid plan OK’d for secondary education at Chippewa schools

Published October 26, 2020

Hybrid plan approved for secondary education at Chippewa schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Upper grade levels within Chippewa Valley Schools are set to make a hybrid return to the classroom.

Published October 26, 2020

Open house addresses recreation, trails and mobility

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In back-to-back weeks, Macomb Township residents had the chance to ask questions and give feedback regarding the township’s future.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township opts out of public act for 2021

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Pushed back a week, the Oct. 19 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting went off without a hitch.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township teen transforms yard into magnificent Halloween display

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — AJ Vultaggio says that ever since he was a youngster, his parents say that all he talks about is Christmas and Halloween.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township fall road projects update

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — From road widening to roundabout work, projects are abound in Macomb Township.

An area political scientist believes that Macomb County has a history of swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates, and as a result, becomes a key Michigan county when presidential candidates need to persuade voters.

Published October 23, 2020

Officials discuss Macomb County, presidential election

MACOMB COUNTY — What do people think about how Macomb County will fare when it comes to the presidential election?

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County offers last round of business grants with federal dollars

MACOMB COUNTY — There is a final call to Macomb County businesses of all sizes: Seize the opportunity to apply for grants while money is still available.

Published October 23, 2020

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County’s new public defender aims to provide indigent services

MACOMB COUNTY — Thomas J. Tomko is Macomb County’s new public defender.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 20, 2020

Pretrial adjourned in ordinance violation cases

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After several violations related to marijuana were handed out to a Macomb Township property owner, the case found its way to court.

Published October 20, 2020

Macomb Township holds first open house to discuss master plan

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The first in a series of virtual master plan open houses was held Oct. 15 in Macomb Township.

Published October 20, 2020

Dakota administrator grateful for support after losing home to fire

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In the four months since a fire displaced a family, a local school administrator says they are lucky and very thankful to have all the support they’ve received.