Macomb Township Chronicle

Published December 19, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Izzy is the new therapy dog in the Macomb County Circuit Court Juvenile Division.

Published December 17, 2019

Juvenile court welcomes therapy dog

MACOMB COUNTY — Just like that, the life of Izzy changed, and so did those whom she came into contact with.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

From left, Dominic, Giulian, Perla, Gemma and Lisa Cardillo, of Macomb Township, are in their fourth year of giving during the holidays. They were on the receiving end in 2014 when Dominic was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Published December 17, 2019

Macomb Township family participates in giving project

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Cardillo family is at it again — celebrating improved health and not turning their backs on people facing what they formerly experienced.

A public informational meeting was held Dec. 11 in Macomb Township regarding 23 Mile Road environmental assessment. Construction from Card Road to North Avenue is expected to begin in fall 2020.

Published December 17, 2019

Public meeting held regarding 23 Mile Road expansion

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public informational meeting was held Dec. 11 in Macomb Township regarding the 23 Mile Road environmental assessment, or EA.

At the Dec. 4 Board of Trustees meeting, Lisa Plonka, a partner at Plante Moran, said the township is in excellent financial condition.

Published December 17, 2019

Plante Moran issues Macomb Township financial report

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township is doing just fine from a financial standpoint, according to a recent audit report.

On Dec. 5, a contract was approved between Macomb Township and Chippewa Valley Schools, renewing the positions of two school resource officers at Dakota High School.

Published December 17, 2019

Contract renewed for resource officers

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — What’s not new is school resource officers within Chippewa Valley Schools.

A gas station clerk shot a man who attempted to assault two employees at this Mobil in Macomb Township.

Published December 17, 2019

Suspect charged after being shot in gas station assault in Macomb Township

A suspect who was previously charged in connection to a Dec. 7 shooting at a gas station in Macomb Township has now been identified.

On Dec. 9, Stratford Newton was sentenced to between 47 months and 7 1/2 years in prison, stemming from an April incident.

Published December 17, 2019

Man who fled police and crashed, sentenced

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Detroit man who fled from police in April, partly in Macomb Township, will resume incarceration.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

Local band Corktown Popes to rock out in Dec. 28 show

METRO DETROIT — It’s a chilly December evening, and the Corktown Popes have gathered inside their second-floor rehearsal space in Ferndale.

Published December 13, 2019

‘We are maintaining a healthy fund balance’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s 2020 budget is now finalized.

Published December 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.