Macomb Township Chronicle

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Pictured from left is Chase Hudspeth, Jamie Thiel, Sallie Hudspeth, Chelsea Hudspeth and Clay Hudspeth. Sallie, of Macomb Township, is in need of a heart transplant. A “Rally for Sallie” will be held Feb. 17 at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Clinton Township.

Published February 5, 2019

‘Rally for Sallie’ set to assist mother in need of heart transplant

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Sallie Hudspeth and her family are described as kind, strong, hard-working people who never ask for help.

Published February 5, 2019

Site plan approved for new library in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Another step has been taken toward the development of a new library in Macomb Township.

Money raised by the Creekside Animal Hospital in Macomb Township will go toward the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team and the St. Clair Shores K-9 unit. A $1,500 check was presented on Jan. 23.

Published February 5, 2019

Animal hospital donates to local K-9 units

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Thanks to a recent donation, two local law enforcement K-9 units can now be further equipped.

Over 15 Macomb County communities have facilities that are designated as daytime warming centers, including the Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch. Wind chill temperatures last week dipped to 40 below zero.

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County, libraries offers assistance during deep freeze

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The need for warming centers increased as temperatures decreased the week of Jan. 28.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith responded to recent news of “secret” forfeiture accounts he allegedly maintained by saying “Make no mistake, there’s nothing off the books or secret about these accounts.”

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County prosecutor responds to claims of ‘secret’ forfeiture accounts

MACOMB COUNTY — A Jan. 23 press release from attorney Frank Cusumano states that the Macomb County corporation counsel released the long-sought checking account records of “secret” forfeiture accounts maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published February 5, 2019

Mount Clemens woman arrested for stealing truck in Macomb Township pleads no contest

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Mount Clemens woman arrested in September for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Macomb Township has pleaded no contest in the courtroom of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge James Biernat Jr.

Published February 4, 2019

Ex-girlfriend testifies in Fiacco trial

MOUNT CLEMENS — Eevette MacDonald took the stand on Jan. 31 in the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court courtroom of Judge Jennifer Faunce to testify against her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Fiacco, who faces charges of first-degree murder, disinterment or mutilation of a body, felony firearm, and lying to a police officer.

Published February 4, 2019

Students learn about, excel in health science programs

FRASER/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 19, at Fraser High School, health science students from Macomb and St. Clair counties took part in the Michigan Health Occupations Students of America Future Health Professionals Region 4 Leadership Conference.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Chapaton Retention Basin assistant manager Kris Benda stand in the testing lab at the Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores.

Published February 1, 2019

Public Works uses caution when frozen ground, snow melt and rain collide

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works employees at the Chapaton and Martin retention basins prevented more than 30 million gallons of combined sewer overflow from spilling into Lake St. Clair Jan. 24 after rain and snow melt combined to fill the basin.

Published January 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved the rehabilitation of the Waldenburg Park boardwalk and drainage improvements at its Jan. 23 meeting.

Published January 29, 2019

Engineering moves ahead with rehabilitation of Waldenburg Park boardwalk

It was a busy meeting for Macomb Township Engineer Jim Van Tiflin.

At the Jan. 23 Board of Trustees meeting, nearly half of the new business items had to do with the engineering department.

Published January 29, 2019

Dakota High School Drama presents “Beauty and the Beast”

When speaking with cast members at Dakota High School in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” it’s clear they’re thrilled and ready for what lies ahead.

Misty George, left, talks with her attorney, Azhar Sheikh, in the courtroom of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Michael Servitto Jan. 24. George faces three charges, including forced labor human trafficking.

Published January 29, 2019

March trial set for human trafficking suspects

MOUNT CLEMENS – The trial for Michael Welch and Misty George is scheduled to begin on March 19.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.