Macomb Township Chronicle

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Chippewa Valley fills several positions

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A couple of hires were recently approved for leadership positions within Chippewa Valley Schools.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township Fire adds new thermal imaging cameras

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — New cameras to assist firefighters and new Jaws of Life are coming to Macomb Township.

Published July 1, 2021

Guilty plea accepted in 2011 Macomb Township murder case

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A defendant will once again be sentenced in a decade-old case. At a June 23 pretrial conference, a plea deal was announced in the case of Joseph Reiner.

Published July 1, 2021

Viviano gives first State of the Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Frank Viviano sure is glad the State of Macomb Township address came in June, not in December.

Published July 1, 2021

Fourth of July fireworks safety in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Crack. Boom. Bam.Plenty of that may be heard this week in Macomb Township and across the state, courtesy of fireworks.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 26, 2021

Selfridge Air Museum auctions flights to raise funds

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not often that civilians have the chance to fly in military airplanes.

Published June 24, 2021

Eastland Center to be demolished

HARPER WOODS — Eastland Center, the long-standing shopping mall located in Harper Woods, has been approved for demolition to make way for new industrial businesses.

Published June 24, 2021

Major construction project coming to I-696

METRO DETROIT — Starting next year, Interstate 696 will join I-75 and the laundry list of other road construction projects as the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks to reconstruct the road to make it safer for those who use it every day.

Published June 24, 2021

Macomb Township recreation plans for summer fun

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Unlike last year at this time, plans are a go for summer activities in Macomb Township.

Published June 23, 2021

Get shady to chill out on your patio or deck this summer

METRO DETROIT — This is the time of year that many homeowners like to spend as much time as possible outside in the backyard or on the patio or deck.

Published June 23, 2021

LHS educator is county’s teacher of the year

WARREN/MACOMB COUNTY — From engaging students in her U.S. and world history classes to heading the school’s Social Studies Department, the dedication of Lincoln High School social studies teacher Gabrielle Avila has made an impact.