Macomb Township Chronicle

Published August 22, 2018

When Berkley resident Jerry Naumann takes his van out for a spin, anyone who sees it usually does a double take — or sometimes even a triple take.

Published August 21, 2018

Create the best study space for a new semester

METRO DETROIT — Attending college may be one of the most stressful things a person does in their lifetime.

Published August 21, 2018

Schools prep learners to thwart sexual attackers, active shooters

METRO DETROIT — Safety in the classroom and around local campuses has always been a priority for educators. But in the age of active shooters and rampant sexual assault reports, the task of keeping students out of harm’s way can seem daunting for school and law enforcement personnel.

Published August 20, 2018

Local attorney files lawsuit to have Bucci removed from office

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township resident and lawyer Frank Cusumano Jr. is seeking the removal of Trustee Dino Bucci from the Board of Trustees after filing a lawsuit Aug. 9 with the Macomb County Circuit Court.Read More

Published August 20, 2018

Board decides on pickleball courts for undeveloped property

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township is moving forward with plans to develop pickleball courts on a piece of township property off 21 Mile Road, backing away from a call for a dog park on the same property that began in 2016.Read More

Published August 17, 2018

Swing downtown for great jazz over Labor Day weekend

DETROIT — Audiences from all over the world will again converge on downtown Detroit to enjoy legendary jazz artists performing free concerts during the 39th annual Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend.

The Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education approved a new bond proposal to be put on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. The proposal asks for voters to approve the district to borrow $97 million.

Published August 15, 2018

Chippewa Valley Schools move forward with bond proposal

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Voters will have to decide if they want to approve a new Chippewa Valley Schools bond less than two years after they denied a proposal that was structured slightly different.

Published August 15, 2018

Subaru promotes smarts with school science campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year on the horizon, local Subaru dealerships in the metro Detroit area are embarking on a campaign this month to help make students smarter in science.

Published August 15, 2018

Interior designer transforms living spaces with comfy flair, wins award

METRO DETROIT — When Farmington Hills resident Linda Darwish’s large family room was not living up to its full potential, she called Veronica Simmons, of Simmons + Co. Design, to transform her space anew.

Published August 15, 2018

Local tailgaters dust off the coolers ahead of fall football

METRO DETROIT — The excitement of true sports fans just can’t be contained by a set of bleachers. It spills onto the field, past the souvenir stand and out into the parking lot.

Published August 14, 2018

Recall to remove Bucci from board falls short

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the primary election over and voters now looking to the November general election, Macomb Township residents won’t see a recall vote as part of the ballot after a petition to remove Trustee Dino Bucci from the board failed to get enough signatures.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Water rates expected to go up for residents in 2019

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents should expect an increase in water rates next year as the township itself is anticipating a double-digit increase in rates from the Great Lakes Water Authority.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Township sees high voter turnout for primary election

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After easy victories during the Aug. 7 primary election, Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer will compete in November to be the next governor of Michigan.Read More

Published August 13, 2018

Local primary winners look ahead to general election

METRO DETROIT — Candidates in local and statewide races have their eyes on November.

Published August 10, 2018

National firm looking into jail improvements

MOUNT CLEMENS — A national architectural and engineering design firm has been given the green light to develop a concept for potential improvements at the Macomb County Jail.

Published August 8, 2018

Stabenow, James to contest U.S. Senate seat

MICHIGAN — With 82 out of 83 counties in the state reporting, John James trumped Sandy Pensler to take the Republican nomination for U.S. senator — 54.56 percent to 45.44 percent, or 466,836 to 388,747 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Published August 8, 2018

Second school liaison officer approved for Dakota

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Dakota High School will have a second school liaison officer for the 2018-19 school year after the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved to pay half the cost of the additional officer.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Chippewa Valley Schools eye new bond proposal for November

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Published August 8, 2018

Former Trustee Freitas sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery

PORT HURON/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Former Macomb Township Trustee Clifford Freitas was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on July 31 after pleading guilty to taking bribes in his position with the township. U.S.Read More

Macomb County voters selected Lisa Sinclair as the Republican nominee for the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, while Democrat Fred Miller pulled out a narrow victory over State Sen. Steve Bieda.

Published August 8, 2018

Miller, Sinclair emerge from large Macomb County Clerk primary field

MOUNT CLEMENS — After nearly 20 months of turmoil in the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, county residents are closer to a new clerk being named.