Macomb Township Chronicle

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

John Jeffire’s latest book, “A Temple for Tomorrows,” will be released in July. The 108-page book is a collection of poems. Jeffire is a teacher at Chippewa Valley High School.

Published July 16, 2021

Chippewa Valley High teacher releases poetry book

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John Jeffire, of Macomb Township, will release his latest book July 16.

A request to increase the height of a proposed Meijer was denied by the Macomb Township Zoning Board of Appeals. The store would be near the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Hayes roads.

Published July 16, 2021

Parking reduced, height change denied for proposed Meijer in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The proposed development of a Meijer in Macomb Township brought many residents out to a recent meeting.

One statistic shared at a June presentation regarding the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan is that 484 million trees were planted — twice as many as any other state.

Published July 15, 2021

Clinton-Macomb Public Library presentation discusses CCC history in Michigan

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the 1930s in Michigan, many trees needed replanting, and plenty of river restoration and habitat rebuilding had to be done.

Last month, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution that, in part, indicates the county is a constitutional sanctuary county.

Published July 14, 2021

Approved resolution declares Macomb County a ‘constitutional sanctuary county’

MACOMB COUNTY — More than 20 people came ready to voice their opinion on a proposed resolution.

Published July 14, 2021

OU approves 4.2% tuition increase for 2021-22 school year

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students will have to reach deeper into their pockets for a college education next year.

Published July 14, 2021

Declining enrollment reported for teaching programs across the state

METRO DETOIT — From the time they were in elementary school, many people over the years have aspired to land a job as a teacher.

Published July 14, 2021

L’Anse Creuse Board of Education board censure decision tabled

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A local school board member will have to wait and see if action is taken to censure him.

Published July 14, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 14, 2021

The dish on downsizing

METRO DETROIT — The choice to downsize comes with a slew of benefits, including decluttering, lower mortgage payments, less maintenance and more money to save or invest.

Published July 13, 2021

Two different cars tell their own stories

ROYAL OAK — Imagine owning a car that was built specifically for Henry Ford II.

This photo shows the Gloede Drain at 22 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road in Macomb Township, the morning of June 27. Approximately 24 hours earlier, the area had significantly more standing water.

Published July 13, 2021

Macomb County officials pleased with draining after heavy rain

MACOMB COUNTY — Parts of Macomb County were able to avoid flooding from storms the last week of June.

Published July 13, 2021

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

In his testimony in the state case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, Frank Krycia said he was requested to destroy evidence, like a response to a subpoena, and not show it to state police.

Published July 12, 2021

Preliminary exam begins in ex-Macomb County prosecutor’s case

MACOMB COUNTY — At press time, the preliminary examination in the case against Eric Smith is underway.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a June 24 fatal crash involving a motorcycle at the border of Macomb Township and Ray Township at 26 Mile Road, just west of North Avenue. Police are seeking the public’s help regarding the collision, requesting more information about a suspect vehicle and driver.

Published July 12, 2021

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Around 4:20 p.m. June 24, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the border of Macomb Township and Ray Township at 26 Mile Road, just west of North Avenue, for a crash involving a motorcycle.

Published July 9, 2021

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Center ready to entertain

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2020, the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts fell silent because of COVID-19. Musicians turned off their amps, dancers hung up their costumes and theater performers put away their scripts.