Macomb Township Chronicle

Published June 9, 2021

Summer reading clubs return to local communities

MACOMB COUNTY — Local librarians are thinking creatively to design summer reading programs that are safe and fun for readers in 2021.

Bees in the D President Brian Peterson-Roest inspects a beehive frame, looking for eggs to ensure the queen bee is healthy. Bees in the D maintains four beehives on the rooftop of Shinola Hotel in Detroit.

Published June 8, 2021

Bills aim to save state’s pollinators by banning new pesticides on public land

METRO DETROIT — Two new Michigan House bills have been introduced in an effort to save the state’s bees, butterflies and other native pollinators.

Published June 8, 2021

Chevy Camaro is all in the family

METRO DETROIT — In April 1970, Carol Alex, of Warren, Ohio, purchased a shiny burgundy 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 307.

Published June 6, 2021

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Each year, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan releases a report that analyzes the state of poverty and living expenses in the southeastern Michigan area.

Published June 4, 2021

USPBL celebrates five-year anniversary

UTICA — Though COVID-19 presented plenty of obstacles to the United Shore Professional Baseball League, the league is still going strong, kicking off its fifth year May 28 at Jimmy John’s Field.

Published May 28, 2021

TIA, victim’s families advocate for hands-free Senate legislation

METRO DETROIT — As a mother, everything changed for Laurel Zimmerman on Dec. 28, 2010, the day her 16-year-old daughter Ally Zimmerman was fatally injured in a crash involving a distracted driver.

Published May 27, 2021

Beaumont offers Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15

METRO DETROIT — After being one of the first children to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Beaumont Service Center, in Southfield, Megan Sims, 13, now wants to advocate for other children her age to get vaccinated as well.

Published May 26, 2021

Officials hopeful Fisher Road will get grant for repairs

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are again showing their support for work on Fisher Road that would be partially paid for with a state grant.

Published May 26, 2021

Prepare for post-pandemic pet separation anxiety

METRO DETROIT — With lockdown restrictions easing up and more people returning to work, going back to school or taking vacations, some dogs accustomed to the constant presence of their humans may experience different levels of separation anxiety.

Published May 26, 2021

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 26, 2021

Chippewa coalition celebrates graduating seniors

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Prior to graduation, some local high school seniors were recognized in a special way.

Published May 26, 2021

Macomb Township family shares fostering experience

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For National Foster Care Month in May, the Diegel family celebrates being together, just like any other month.

Published May 26, 2021

Macomb Township Fire Department utilizes homes for realistic scenarios

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Fire Department is nearing the end of a unique training opportunity.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 25, 2021

CMPL presentation focuses on Mackinac summer cottages

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The unofficial start to summer is nearly here. For some, that means taking a trip up north, to the area where Michigan’s lower and upper peninsulas meet.

Published May 25, 2021

Local resident calls for pandemic art for display

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s a call for art intended to look at the lighter side of the pandemic. Amanda Koss, of Macomb Township, along with artist Marta Carvajal, are calling upon local artists of all disciplines to create a 12-by-12 self-portrait in their own style.

Published May 25, 2021

Macomb Township approves ad campaign for water programming

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents can soon expect to receive information on free sprinkler system programming, coming in the mail.

Published May 24, 2021

Local volunteers honored for efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a county-wide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.