Macomb Township Chronicle

Published August 10, 2018

National firm looking into jail improvements

MOUNT CLEMENS — A national architectural and engineering design firm has been given the green light to develop a concept for potential improvements at the Macomb County Jail.

Published August 8, 2018

Stabenow, James to contest U.S. Senate seat

MICHIGAN — With 82 out of 83 counties in the state reporting, John James trumped Sandy Pensler to take the Republican nomination for U.S. senator — 54.56 percent to 45.44 percent, or 466,836 to 388,747 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Published August 8, 2018

Second school liaison officer approved for Dakota

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Dakota High School will have a second school liaison officer for the 2018-19 school year after the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved to pay half the cost of the additional officer.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Chippewa Valley Schools eye new bond proposal for November

CLINTON TOWNSHIP?Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Former Trustee Freitas sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery

PORT HURON/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Former Macomb Township Trustee Clifford Freitas was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on July 31 after pleading guilty to taking bribes in his position with the township. U.S.Read More

Macomb County voters selected Lisa Sinclair as the Republican nominee for the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, while Democrat Fred Miller pulled out a narrow victory over State Sen. Steve Bieda.

Published August 8, 2018

Miller, Sinclair emerge from large Macomb County Clerk primary field

MOUNT CLEMENS — After nearly 20 months of turmoil in the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, county residents are closer to a new clerk being named.

The SMART millage passed easily in Oakland and Wayne counties, but the margin in Macomb County was much closer.

Published August 8, 2018

SMART millage passes easily in Oakland County with narrow victory in Macomb

METRO DETROIT — The millage renewal for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation passed in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties Aug. 7 during the primary election. It was a close call in Macomb County after a group came out opposed to the tax a month before the election.

Published August 8, 2018

Schuette, Whitmer, Gelineau win primaries in gubernatorial races

LANSING — State Attorney General William “Bill” Schuette, Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Gelineau won their respective primaries Aug. 7 to compete against each other for the governor seat Nov. 6.

Published August 7, 2018

Hackel, Hunt nominees for Macomb County executive race

MACOMB COUNTY — In the Aug. 7 primary election, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel earned 71,228 votes in the race for the Democratic nomination to retain his office, taking in 83 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.

Published August 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Old meets new in custom Willys truck

STERLING HEIGHTS — Some classic car owners spend countless hours meticulously restoring their vehicle to its original condition — but Sterling Heights resident Bob Hayes isn’t one of those collectors, at least not when it comes to his 1953 Willys truck.

Published August 7, 2018

Amtrak is latest to make commutes easier on bike riders

METRO DETROIT — You’ve spotted the racks outside the coffee shop and driven — gingerly — alongside the lanes on the edge of the road. Now another accommodation has been made to make life a little easier for bicyclists trying to get not just around town, but across the state.

Published August 7, 2018

Professionals can make painting easy, but homeowners can tackle the job too

METRO DETROIT — "Anybody can paint.”

Design Challenge winner Debi Hollis created a coffee bar area at ReStore Farmington for the event last year.

Published August 6, 2018

Design Challenge prompts innovation for reused home décor

FARMINGTON HILLS/METRO DETROIT — “Out with the old and in with the new” could not be a more antiquated saying when it comes to refurbishing, upcycling and improving living spaces in a home. Just ask the participants of last year’s Design Challenge at ReStore Farmington, 28575 Grand River Ave. in Farmington Hills.

Published August 6, 2018

Fighting back: How money, passion and prescribing practices are changing lives

METRO DETROIT — The opioid epidemic has made one thing clear: Amid the turmoil and the effects of its reach, and the subsequent deaths that have resulted, there are selfless individuals who strive each day to make the world a more inhabitable place.

Published July 31, 2018

Repair paint damage to show car’s true colors

METRO DETROIT — Summer is often the time of year when a vehicle’s colors shine their brightest, but it also can bring more attention to scratched and chipped paint. However, experts in auto detailing or repair say options exist to restore a paint job.

Published July 31, 2018

Keep guests satiated and safe with summer outdoor food prep tips

METRO DETROIT — When hosting barbecues and get-togethers, your guests at outdoor parties want the delicious summer eats — just hold the food poisoning.

Published July 31, 2018

A third of Michiganders say ‘no thanks’ to political yard signs

METRO DETROIT — Political yard signs can help to rally supporters or alienate neighbors, with seemingly no impact in between.

Published July 31, 2018

10th annual Rouge Cruise to celebrate river history, possibilities

METRO DETROIT — The 10th annual Rouge Cruise will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 aboard the Diamond Belle, leaving from Detroit’s Stroh River Place.

Published July 31, 2018

Damaging data: Experts explain truths behind the numbers

METRO DETROIT — Behind the scenes and on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are individuals who have collectively devoted dozens of years to minimizing the effects of substance abuse.

Published July 30, 2018

Board adopts new animal control ordinance

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees has approved the adoption of an animal control ordinance that puts the township more in line with the Macomb County regulations and gives the county the ability to enforce the township ordinance.Read More