Macomb Township Chronicle

Published April 17, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved to extend the sidewalk replacement bid to Luigi Ferdinandi & Sons at its April 10 meeting. The original bid was for one year with two one-year options.

Published April 16, 2019

Macomb Township approves extension of sidewalk replacement bid

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On April 10, Macomb Township facilities and grounds department requested to extend the 2018 contract to replace damaged sidewalks throughout the township to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement Co. in Roseville.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Branch at 11 a.m. May 4. The ceremony will take place at 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township. Pictured is the future site of the library.

Published April 16, 2019

Clinton-Macomb Public Library to host groundbreaking

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On May 4, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, or CMPL, is hosting a groundbreaking event for the new North Branch at 11 a.m.

Published April 16, 2019

Judge grants motions in Riddle murder case

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Nicholas Riddle, of Macomb Township, appeared in court recently for a motion hearing and arraignment.

Published April 16, 2019

May 7 special election scheduled for New Haven Community Schools

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/NEW HAVEN — A small portion of Macomb Township residents can partake in a vote on May 7.

Published April 16, 2019

Rad appointed director of planning and economic development

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 5, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appointed Vicky Rad as the director of the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development, or MCPED.

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 15, 2019

Students go green around Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 11th year, members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, joined together to highlight the environmentally friendly efforts of students, teachers and staff at 122 schools throughout the county.

Michael Welch, of Macomb Township, plead guilty to four felony charges on April 11 – forced labor human trafficking, accepting earnings of a prostitute, using computers to commit a crime, and escape while awaiting trial for a felony.

Published April 12, 2019

Macomb Township human trafficking suspect pleads guilty

MOUNT CLEMENS — A human trafficking suspect plead guilty to four felony charges on April 11.

Published April 12, 2019

Miller, Levin focus on lake advocacy efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — Two local politicians and advocates for the health of the Great Lakes are planning continued efforts to protect the “Heart of the Great Lakes” — Lake St. Clair.

Published April 12, 2019

Local artist’s design chosen to identify Macomb ACT

MACOMB COUNTY — A Harrison Township artist’s design has been chosen as the identifying logo of Macomb ACT. Ciarra Ratliff’s creation, which depicts four hands of differing skin tones holding Macomb County, was chosen from a field of nearly 50 entrants. It was designed to be used in a variety of mediums.

Published April 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 10, 2019

Fourth Fur Ball to benefit four-legged pals

FARMINGTON HILLS/NOVI — When you’ve conquered the competitive world of professional bowling, you need to find a new mountain to scale.

Published April 10, 2019

Home is where the party is

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Jamel Bentley, of Macomb Township, was ordered to be released from jail on April 4 by 16th Circuit Court Judge Carl Marlinga. Personal bond was set at $20,000. He is seen with his attorney, Jeffery Cojocar.

Published April 9, 2019

Bentley ordered released from jail

MOUNT CLEMENS — Jamel Bentley was ordered to be released from jail on April 4.

All proceeds from the April 27 “Battle of the Badges” hockey game at Suburban Ice Macomb will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door.

Published April 9, 2019

‘Battle of the Badges’ to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A couple of public safety organizations are coming together in the name of friendly competition.

At a public hearing April 2, the Macomb Township Planning Commission unanimously approved to change zoning on two parcels of land on the north side of Hall Road, between North Branch Street and Deneweth Road, west of North Avenue, to an office low-rise.

Published April 9, 2019

Macomb Township Planning Commission approves request for proposed medical building

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Public hearings were held for a couple of rezoning requests at the April 2 Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting.

Published April 9, 2019

Former Dakota teacher spared jail time

MOUNT CLEMENS — A former Dakota High School teacher appeared in court April 2 for a review hearing.

Published April 9, 2019

Macomb Township Ethics Advisory Committee committee meets prior to workshop

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Prior to the Macomb Township Board of Trustees workshop meeting to review a proposed ethics ordinance, the Macomb Township Ethics Advisory Committee met on April 3.