Macomb Township Chronicle

Published March 12, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass.

Published March 11, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 11, 2020

State, local officials tout importance of census participation

MACOMB COUNTY — Citizens in Macomb County and all across Michigan are being implored to “Be Counted.”

Published March 11, 2020

Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

Last month, a cost-sharing agreement was approved for construction costs for the extension of Garfield Road from 22 Mile to 23 Mile roads. Work is expected to last from summer to fall of 2020.

Published March 11, 2020

Cost-sharing approved for Garfield Road extension in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Extension of Garfield Road in central Macomb Township could alleviate some traffic woes.

Published March 11, 2020

Macomb Township Planning Commission revisits ordinance, extension of time request

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public hearing will soon be held, and a local business has a little longer to implement some improvements.

Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published March 10, 2020

Lutheran North leaders, education group discuss coronavirus

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Everywhere one looks, headlines abound regarding the new coronavirus.

Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

Published March 6, 2020

County Office of Public Defender created

MACOMB COUNTY— A new office that will provide legal defense counsel and representation for people unable to afford it has launched in Macomb County.

Published March 6, 2020

Two Macomb Township schools close due to area police investigation

As of 10:45 a.m. March 6, deputies from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office were still trying to locate one suspect in connection with an alleged tire theft.

Published March 4, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Dakota High School graduate Christopher Stefanides serves with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3, working at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.

Published March 4, 2020

Macomb Township native continues tradition of military service

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Knowing that he wanted to be challenged by doing something different, 2010 Dakota High School graduate Christopher Stefanides joined the Navy.

A Drug Enforcement Administration representative spoke at the Feb. 25 Family Night Out at Dakota High School. The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.” Pictured is a Family Night Out event from earlier this school year.

Published March 4, 2020

Substance abuse discussed at Family Night Out at Dakota High School

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.”

The Michigan State Police says its investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith is wrapping up and should be completed in the next month. Pictured is when police searched Smith’s Macomb Township home last year.

Published March 4, 2020

MSP investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith nears completion

MACOMB COUNTY — Since June, not much has been said about an investigation regarding a top Macomb County official.

On Feb. 18, motions and a sentencing memorandum were scheduled to be due in the federal case of Christopher Sorrentino, of Macomb Township. The following day, his sentencing was reset for May 12.

Published March 4, 2020

Kickback contractor sentencing rescheduled in Macomb Township, again

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Sentencing for a Macomb Township contractor has been further delayed.

Published March 4, 2020

Diabetes workshop coming to Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, or NKFM, is raising awareness about the increased risk of diabetes and kidney disease in African Americans, and the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage these health issues.

Published March 4, 2020

Conservation groups offer local avenues of action

METRO DETROIT — One of the benefits of living in Michigan is that nature is never far away.

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Apr

Bloomfield Hills

St. Dunstan's presents ‘Leading Ladies’

8 p.m.

St. Dunstan's Theatre

Apr

Grosse Pointe Park

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

8 p.m.

Pierce Middle School

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