Macomb Township Chronicle

Published December 18, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

A look at Macomb Township places of worship and Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Typically, church gatherings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are filled with families, often with several hundred, if not thousands of people attending.

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 17, 2020

A look back at the year’s top stories in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — This year will undoubtedly at the local level be known for COVID-19, when words like social distancing, pandemic and face masks became an everyday part of the American lexicon.

Published December 17, 2020

‘People needed that sense of community’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s become a Christmas tradition. For the last four Christmas seasons, this being the fifth, a local family has given back to other families facing medical challenges.

Published December 16, 2020

Virtual ceremony highlights MCC’s graduates

MACOMB COUNTY — This past fall was a much different experience for Macomb Community College students.

Volunteer Tarring Lim rings the bell seeking donations for the Salvation Army at the Kroger on Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

Published December 15, 2020

Pay it forward: A guide to safely donating this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for gift giving and a little extra generosity. As people begin to gather gifts and prepare to spread some holiday cheer, they may be wondering how they can help someone less fortunate this year

Published December 15, 2020

Macomb County moves COVID-19 testing site to Gratiot

MACOMB COUNTY — On Dec. 14, Macomb County began utilizing an empty building to provide a centralized site for COVID-19 testing.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

As opioid numbers rise, virtual town hall sheds light on work done behind scenes

MACOMB COUNTY — As numbers looked like they were on the downturn, opioid use experienced an uptick during the chaos of what has been 2020.

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 8, 2020

Local pizza CEO pleads guilty to fraud related to PPP loans

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Macomb Township resident has plead guilty to one count of bank fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP.

Published December 8, 2020

Open house centers on Town Hall planning

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township’s master planning efforts are rolling right along.

Published December 8, 2020

Local marching bands take part in virtual Thanksgiving parade

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The bands went marching on, although it wasn’t quite the same.

Published December 8, 2020

Statistics provide insight into Macomb Township’s future

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last month, several data points and demographic information were presented at a Macomb Township virtual open house focused on the township’s land use vision.