Macomb Township Chronicle

Published June 12, 2019

Macomb Township siblings raise estimated $12,000 for homeless project

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A June 1 lemonade sale marked the ninth year that Emily Broadbridge, of Macomb Township, has been involved in National Lemonade Day.

The Friends of Macomb Township group recently awarded high school graduates of Macomb Township a $1,000 scholarship at a June 7 reception. Pictured, board members pose with scholarship recipients Samantha Radman, left, Kendall Carlin, Hannah Lerner and Lauren Bobowski. Additional recipients not pictured are Katelynn Paluch and Angelina Vita.

Published June 12, 2019

Friends of Macomb Township awards $1,000 scholarships

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Several Macomb Township students now have extra spending money for college expenses.

Published June 12, 2019

CVS parent proposes further program for special needs students

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Parents of children with special needs are advocating for an expansion of programs. One member of the Chippewa Valley Schools special education parent group addressed the Board of Education at the June 3 meeting.

Published June 12, 2019

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.

Published June 12, 2019

It’s a good time for chimney inspections

METRO DETROIT — The sun and warm days are finally upon us. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about winter. According to local chimney care experts and firefighting professionals, now is the time to get your chimney inspected and thoroughly swept in order to be ready to reignite those logs once the temperatures drop again.

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

Macomb Township Firefighter walks 140 miles for cancer-fighting funds

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Joe Warne doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk — a rather long walk.

Published June 11, 2019

Beloved local bartender honored at Charles H. Wright Museum

DETROIT — To those who knew him, Jerome Adams, of Eastpointe, was the kind of man who was always there with a smile to give and a hand to lend … and if that hand included one of his refreshing cocktails, it was all the better.

Published June 11, 2019

Prosecutor releases search warrant documents in Macomb County case

MOUNT CLEMENS – Further light has been shed as to what was removed as part of two searches earlier this year.

Published June 10, 2019

Macomb County celebrates its ‘great’ lake

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County has close to 32 miles of coastline along Lake St. Clair.

Published June 10, 2019

Past competitors discuss Jeopardy James’ winning streak, shocking loss

FERNDALE/TROY/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After winning 32 consecutive times on the TV game show “Jeopardy!,” James Holzhauer finally lost on his 33rd episode that aired on Monday, June 3.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences:

Published June 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 5, 2019

Interfaith group to explore henna: temporary, natural body art

METRO DETROIT — Henna is a rich part of Indian culture, and is a staple at weddings. It is also used during religious ceremonies, baby showers, parties and get-togethers.

Published June 5, 2019

D-Day 75 years later

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

On the morning of May 23, neighbors of a home in the 21000 block of Clayton Drive reported that officers were at the residence to provide eviction paperwork at the home. The issue regarding alleged squatters was first addressed at a March Board of Trustees meeting.

Published June 5, 2019

Eviction ordered on Clayton Drive in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last month, it was determined in court that one female defendant “and all other occupants” of a Macomb Township home had until May 3 to move out.

Published June 5, 2019

Macomb County Sheriff’s Office receives recognition from parks association

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the May 22 Board of Trustees meeting, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office was recognized for its community service.

Published June 5, 2019

Board members question bill related to employee investigation

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Typically, the approval of the bills goes on without a hitch at Macomb Township board meetings, but not at one last month.

Olivia Scally, 5, of Macomb Township, sings the national anthem prior to the May 24 United Shore Professional Baseball League game in Utica. She is a kindergartener at Parkway Christian School in Sterling Heights.

Published June 5, 2019

Kindergartener performs national anthem

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Five-year-old Olivia Scally, of Macomb Township, recently had the thrill of her young life.

Published June 5, 2019

Pair of Chippewa High grads earn Gold Award

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Chippewa Valley High School alumni Makayla Ramos, of Macomb Township, and Gabrielle Jarosz, of Clinton Township, both 18, were among 25 Girl Scouts honored by Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan with the Gold Award.