Macomb Township Chronicle

Published November 8, 2018

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Chippewa Valley Schools bond proposal approved

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 6, residents approved the Chippewa Valley Schools bond proposal.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 5, 2018

Macomb Township woman continues to defy health odds

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The last decade has been a whirlwind for Melissa Kwiatkowski.

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Voters to decide state, county, local positions, millages

In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will decide multiple state, county and local school board races, three statewide ballot proposals and a Chippewa Valley Schools proposal on Nov. 6. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.