Macomb Township Chronicle

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 26, 2021

Chippewa coalition celebrates graduating seniors

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Prior to graduation, some local high school seniors were recognized in a special way.

Published May 26, 2021

Macomb Township family shares fostering experience

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For National Foster Care Month in May, the Diegel family celebrates being together, just like any other month.

Published May 26, 2021

Macomb Township Fire Department utilizes homes for realistic scenarios

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Fire Department is nearing the end of a unique training opportunity.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 25, 2021

CMPL presentation focuses on Mackinac summer cottages

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The unofficial start to summer is nearly here. For some, that means taking a trip up north, to the area where Michigan’s lower and upper peninsulas meet.

Published May 25, 2021

Local resident calls for pandemic art for display

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s a call for art intended to look at the lighter side of the pandemic. Amanda Koss, of Macomb Township, along with artist Marta Carvajal, are calling upon local artists of all disciplines to create a 12-by-12 self-portrait in their own style.

Published May 25, 2021

Macomb Township approves ad campaign for water programming

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents can soon expect to receive information on free sprinkler system programming, coming in the mail.

Published May 24, 2021

Local volunteers honored for efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a county-wide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Speaking on the plan for all U.S. troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by September, Maj. Gen. Darren Werner, commanding general, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Army Materiel Command, said he’s a very big supporter of the executive and legislative branch and the decisions they make on foreign policy.

Published May 13, 2021

TACOM commanding general reflects on Afghanistan War

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Beginning May 1, the plan was for U.S. forces to withdraw from Afghanistan.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.

Published May 12, 2021

Public comments portion of BOT meetings split in two

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A variation has been made to a couple parts of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting agenda.

Published May 12, 2021

Macomb Township resident recognized with OU award

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Adaptability and going with the flow in a pandemic are a couple ways Sarah Bussineau grew as a student teacher.

Published May 12, 2021

Lutheran North students take part in health conference

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Nearly 3,000 students from across Michigan competed in a single-day conference aimed at helping students become leaders in the global health community.