Macomb Township Chronicle

Published February 7, 2020

Student production celebrates music of Gershwin

MACOMB COUNTY — Inside a De La Salle Collegiate classroom the afternoon of Feb. 5, the sounds of George and Ira Gershwin played from a student’s cellphone.

Published February 6, 2020

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Published February 5, 2020

Local Chick Evans Scholarship winners announced

METRO DETROIT — The Western Golf Association recently awarded 31 Michigan high school students with the Chick Evans Scholarship. The scholarship — the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program — is a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship.

Macomb Township General Counsel and Human Resources Director Tom Esordi was placed on administrative leave the week of Jan. 20. Esordi’s attorney believes there’s no cause to take any disciplinary action against Esordi.

Published February 5, 2020

Macomb Township HR director, legal counsel placed on leave

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At press time, a top-level township employee remained away from work indefinitely.

Published February 5, 2020

Apparatus bays complete, station demo planned in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Construction for a new public safety building is right on track.

Discussed at the Jan. 27 Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education meeting was how the districtwide staff professional development day went on Jan. 20 at Dakota High School, called “Datapalooza.”

Published February 5, 2020

Report provided on CVS professional development day

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plenty of positive feedback was received from a recent staff development day.

Published February 5, 2020

Healthy cooking is an important ingredient for fitness goals

METRO DETROIT — It’s that time of year again when people set out to become healthier individuals. Some head straight to the gym, while others take on 30-day diet challenges or try to eat better in general.

Published February 5, 2020

Walk-in closets, darker siding among 2020 trends

METRO DETROIT — Darker window siding and larger walk-in closets appear to be early home trends in 2020.

Published February 4, 2020

Presiding probate judge appointed in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — On Jan. 28, Macomb County Circuit Court Chief Judge James Biernat announced that he named Judge Sandra Harrison as presiding judge of the Macomb County Probate Court.

Published February 4, 2020

Grants to help combat invasive species

MACOMB COUNTY — Three recent state grants were awarded as part of ongoing efforts to combat invasive species.

Published February 4, 2020

Local clerks highlight new absentee ballot design

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTY — Registered voters are seeing a change this year, as envelopes containing absentee ballots have a new look ahead of the March 10 election.

Published February 3, 2020

MDE urges districts to move 3rd grade MSTEP test one week earlier

METRO DETROIT — The clock may be ticking a little faster for some third grade teachers, students and parents as Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Education, Student and School Supports Venessa Keesler sent out two memos earlier in January “strongly urging” school districts to move the third grade Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress a week earlier.

President Donald Trump spoke to workers and guests at Dana Inc. in Warren on Jan. 30 during an event billed as a USMCA trade pact celebration with American workers.

Published January 30, 2020

President Trump tours Warren plant to celebrate trade deal

WARREN — The Trump train rolled into Macomb County on Jan. 30 for an afternoon whistle stop event before a vocal and welcoming crowd at a Warren auto supplier.

Published January 30, 2020

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Charles Oliver was appointed to the Macomb Township Board of Trustees Jan. 22. Oliver previously served as a trustee for 16 years.

Published January 29, 2020

Former trustee appointed to serve on Macomb Township board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Charles Oliver was appointed to the Macomb Township Board of Trustees in a 5-1 vote at the board’s Jan. 22 meeting. Trustee Nancy Nevers cast the lone opposition vote.

Published January 29, 2020

Dakota theater to perform ‘Les Misérables’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Dakota High School’s theater department will perform “Les Misérables” in February.

Published January 29, 2020

Community comes together for MLK Day in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Individuals from around Macomb County gathered in Macomb Township to hear a message of “Love Is Spoken Here.”

A special land use for Sunny’s Pools and More in Macomb Township would allow it to store more volatile materials. One specification the Fire Department also had for the business is for a firewall to be in place.

Published January 29, 2020

Macomb Township Fire Department specifies that firewall should be in place at local business

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A special land use was the main focus of a recent Planning Commission meeting.

Published January 29, 2020

Scholarships available for Macomb Township high school graduating seniors

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Over the next month, local high school students have the chance to apply for $1,000 scholarships.

Published January 29, 2020

Remembering ‘Super’ Sunday

METRO DETROIT — From Jets to Giants to Colts, when the NFL puts on its brightest lights, local athletes from the C & G coverage area have been there.

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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