Macomb Township Chronicle

Published February 6, 2021

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Published February 6, 2021

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River is one of three southeastern Michigan rivers being studied to help improve water quality and wastewater treatment in the region.

Each year, many from the Eastpointe and Roseville communities join Macomb Community Action’s annual Walk for Warmth. Unlike last year, pictured, the 2021 walk will be taking place virtually due to COVID-19.

Published February 6, 2021

Walk for Warmth 2021 goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action will be hosting its 31st annual Walk for Warmth virtually in order to continue its fundraising tradition while allowing people to stay socially distanced.

Published February 5, 2021

Two polar bear cubs born at Detroit Zoo doing well

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently announced that two polar bear cubs born Nov. 17 to mom Suka, 8, and 16-year-old father Nuka are doing well.

Published February 5, 2021

Residents share memories of the Great Blizzard of 1978

METRO DETROIT — Talk about a snow day. Forty-three years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 blanketed metro Detroit, the state and other parts of the U.S.

Published February 4, 2021

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Published February 4, 2021

MDOT meeting details M-59 reconstruction project

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Over four miles of M-59 in eastern Macomb County are set to be reconstructed.

Published January 27, 2021

Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith now has a felony conviction on his record.

Published January 27, 2021

Board appoints members to ethics board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Ethics Board is now in place. At the Jan. 13 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, three appointments were confirmed.

Published January 27, 2021

Macomb County requests 50,000 weekly COVID-19 doses

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is sending a message to the federal government: We are here to vaccinate, but what is missing are doses.

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Dr. Kathy Rollinger recently was named the 2020 Family Physician of the Year by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians.

Published January 26, 2021

Roseville native named Family Physician of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Dr. Kathy Rollinger has been practicing medicine in southeast Michigan for her entire career and has saved and changed untold lives during that time.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancellation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 25, 2021

School officials view Capitol riot as teachable moment

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the wake of the U.S. Capitol breaching in Washington D.C. Jan. 6, area educators see it is a teachable moment.

Published January 25, 2021

Ex-trustee Dino Bucci agrees to testify

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Slated for Jan. 19, sentencing for ex-Macomb Township Trustee Dino Bucci in federal court has been adjourned.

Published January 25, 2021

Hybrid learning resumes at Chippewa Valley Schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After two months of remote learning, Chippewa Valley Schools have re-entered a hybrid model.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.