Macomb Township Chronicle

Published December 8, 2020

Local marching bands take part in virtual Thanksgiving parade

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The bands went marching on, although it wasn’t quite the same.

Published December 8, 2020

Statistics provide insight into Macomb Township’s future

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last month, several data points and demographic information were presented at a Macomb Township virtual open house focused on the township’s land use vision.

Published December 8, 2020

Macomb Lutheran North takes changes in stride

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Lutheran North was operating in-person since the beginning of the school year in late August.

Published December 8, 2020

Lifelong local resident shares historical memories

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Celestine Young has lived in Macomb Township all his life.

Published December 8, 2020

Neighbors United raises funds for Giving Tuesday

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Giving Tuesday may not have the same spotlight as other fall-themed days like Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Published December 8, 2020

New board votes to dissolve dual positions

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township’s new Board of Trustees wasted no time in taking decisive action on an issue that’s repeatedly been addressed the last couple of years.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

Published December 3, 2020

Fire marshals offer Christmas safety prevention tips

MACOMB COUNTY — Christmas is fast approaching, encouraging four Macomb County fire marshals to collaborate and provide the public with useful fire safety tips.

Published December 3, 2020

Selfridge, Sterling Heights not selected for Space Command headquarters

MACOMB COUNTY — Until recently, Macomb County’s hometown air base was in the running for U.S. Space Command headquarters.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 19, 2020

Board approves pay increase for full-time elected officials

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After much debate, it was decided that full-time Macomb Township elected officials will receive a pay raise.

In October, Chippewa Valley Schools received 130 hat and scarf sets that were handmade by Vivian Mathew. Pictured are Hailey Ross, Lilly McEvoy and Elyse McEvoy.

Published November 19, 2020

Macomb Township woman crochets hats and scarves to benefit local students

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s the spirit of Thanksgiving personified.

Published November 19, 2020

Chippewa Valley approves return to remote learning

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the Nov. 16 Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education meeting, a return to remote learning was approved for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, and kindergarten through 12th grade CLP, or creative learning program.

Published November 19, 2020

Restaurant owner addresses hiring in a pandemic

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on small businesses, including how they handle hiring employees.

Published November 19, 2020

New full-time officials sound off about township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Two of the three full-time elected officials on the Macomb Township Board of Trustees are newcomers.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 18, 2020

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.