Macomb Township Chronicle

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.

Published February 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 13, 2019

How seniors are clearing clutter to make room for living

METRO DETROIT — As we age, many come to realize that what’s truly valuable in life is stored within our hearts, not within our walls.So when the kids fly the coop and the exciting and restful days of retirement approach, who wants to spend that well-deserved free time dusting a big ol’ house full of stuff that’s been acquired over the years?

The Macomb Township Planning Commission met on Feb. 5 to hear from petitioners on special land use for child care facilities in the township.

Published February 12, 2019

Planning commission discusses land use for child care businesses

The Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 5 was highlighted with the topic of child care.

Kroger Co. of Michigan representatives, store associates and community dignitaries attended the grand reopening of the Kroger on 26 Mile Road in Macomb Township on Jan. 30 after a $2.9 million remodel.

Published February 12, 2019

Local Kroger celebrates ‘major renovation’

The Macomb Township Kroger, located at 16450 26 Mile Road, recently celebrated a $2.9 million remodel with a grand reopening Jan. 30.

This year’s Macomb Township daddy-daughter dance is at Fern Hill Golf Club in Clinton Township Feb. 22. Tickets cost $18 for Macomb Township residents and $23 for non-residents.

Published February 12, 2019

Parks and Recreation to host daddy-daughter dance

It’s time to break out the dancing shoes and take a step back to the 1950s for the 20th annual Macomb Township daddy-daughter dance.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Macomb County added 9,118 manufacturing jobs from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the second quarter of 2018, the largest increase in the nation. Pictured is Majestic Industries, a manufacturing company in Macomb Township.

Published February 12, 2019

Macomb County has largest manufacturing jobs increase in nation

Macomb County experienced the largest increase in manufacturing employment from 2016 to 2018, a government agency recently announced.

Published February 11, 2019

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

C & G writers earn MPA honors

A pair of C & G Newspapers staff writers were honored recently for their reporting.

Published February 8, 2019

Macomb Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Meals on Wheels, a program run by the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services, is in dire need of volunteers for the winter months.

Published February 8, 2019

Public Works publishes updated drain maps

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office recently published a new series of maps that highlight the county’s stormwater drains. The maps, which are available for public view on the MCPWO website, are the first that show the location of every county drain since a hand-drawn map was created in the 1970s.

Published February 7, 2019

Fiacco found guilty of second-degree murder in Macomb County

MOUNT CLEMENS — After deliberating for more than 11 hours over two days, a jury found Andrew Fiacco guilty on all four counts.

Published February 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Pictured from left is Chase Hudspeth, Jamie Thiel, Sallie Hudspeth, Chelsea Hudspeth and Clay Hudspeth. Sallie, of Macomb Township, is in need of a heart transplant. A “Rally for Sallie” will be held Feb. 17 at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Clinton Township.

Published February 5, 2019

‘Rally for Sallie’ set to assist mother in need of heart transplant

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Sallie Hudspeth and her family are described as kind, strong, hard-working people who never ask for help.

Published February 5, 2019

Site plan approved for new library in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Another step has been taken toward the development of a new library in Macomb Township.

Money raised by the Creekside Animal Hospital in Macomb Township will go toward the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team and the St. Clair Shores K-9 unit. A $1,500 check was presented on Jan. 23.

Published February 5, 2019

Animal hospital donates to local K-9 units

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Thanks to a recent donation, two local law enforcement K-9 units can now be further equipped.

Over 15 Macomb County communities have facilities that are designated as daytime warming centers, including the Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch. Wind chill temperatures last week dipped to 40 below zero.

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County, libraries offers assistance during deep freeze

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The need for warming centers increased as temperatures decreased the week of Jan. 28.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith responded to recent news of “secret” forfeiture accounts he allegedly maintained by saying “Make no mistake, there’s nothing off the books or secret about these accounts.”

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County prosecutor responds to claims of ‘secret’ forfeiture accounts

MACOMB COUNTY — A Jan. 23 press release from attorney Frank Cusumano states that the Macomb County corporation counsel released the long-sought checking account records of “secret” forfeiture accounts maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.