Macomb Township Chronicle

Harry Weaver has been named Chippewa Valley Schools’ new diversity, equity and school culture consultant. He has experience as a facilitator of anti-bias/diversity and inclusion training.

Published January 15, 2020

CVS names new diversity, school culture consultant

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Chippewa Valley Schools realized that now was the time to have a person who can focus solely on the district when it comes to cultural proficiency. That person is Harry Weaver, the district’s new diversity, equity and school culture consultant.

Published January 15, 2020

Staying in the game

METRO DETROIT — It’s another early Saturday morning, and Angelo Taormina is lacing up his ice skates. Like he has done for the past three decades, he’s preparing to take the ice at Hazel Park Ice Arena with friends and family for their weekly drop-in hockey game. The puck drops at 8:20 a.m.

Published January 15, 2020

Real estate agents talk buying and selling homes in the new year

METRO DETROIT — Local real estate agents say that the start of a new year tends to see buyers slow down in their search as they wait for more inventory.

Published January 14, 2020

Slide in for the original

METRO DETROIT — Now that it’s mid-January, a lot of folks have already fallen off the New Year’s resolution bandwagon. If your constitution is stronger than that, and you’re still motivated to get fit and eat healthier in 2020, that’s impressive. Well done.

Published January 13, 2020

Commission rules that marijuana initiative will be on March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — The ruling of a Macomb County Circuit Court judge, along with a go-ahead from the Macomb County Election Commission, has resulted in a proposal to amend an ordinance about marijuana establishments being placed on Clinton Township’s March 10 election ballot.

Published January 10, 2020

Winter storm could cause flooding, freezing rain, power outages

METRO DETROIT — With severe winter weather and the potential for power outages making its way across the Lower Peninsula this weekend, Michigan State Police and other organizations are recommending residents ready up for what’s to come.

Published January 10, 2020

Hackel clarifies letters sent regarding refugee settlement

MACOMB COUNTY — A federal request appears to have caused some confusion, and the county executive is calling it a social media scam.

Published January 10, 2020

Education, grants to promote better recycling in Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Do you toss greasy pizza boxes, Starbucks cups or unrinsed yogurt containers into the curbside recycling bin? According to the Recycling Raccoons, “This stuff could ruin the entire recycling load!”

Published January 10, 2020

Motorist killed in Macomb Township crash

One man is dead following a Jan. 10 crash in Macomb Township.

Published January 9, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Dawson DeMaria, of Macomb Township, is pictured with members of the Macomb Townhip Board of Trustees. Jan. 5 was Dawson DeMaria Day in Macomb Township.

Published January 7, 2020

Dakota student recognized with his own day

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Macomb Township teenager had Jan. 5 all to himself, so to speak.

Macomb Township resident Kim Hemme was one of seven people to address the board at a December meeting regarding a proposed park at 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published January 7, 2020

Macomb Township residents raise concerns with proposed park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the Dec. 18 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, some residents made their voices heard regarding Whitney Park, a proposed development at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published January 7, 2020

Macomb Township fire chief’s contract amended

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An employment agreement has been amended nearly three years after it was filed.

A Dec. 20 fire in Macomb Township forced a family from its home. Over $6,000 was raised to help cover the cost of replacing necessities lost in the fire.

Published January 7, 2020

Fire displaces Macomb Township family just before Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Macomb Township family was left without a home just days before Christmas.

Published January 7, 2020

Get a head start on spring cleaning

METRO DETROIT — A new year comes as a natural restart. People make resolutions. Optimism runs high. It’s time to tackle goals and become a better person.

Published January 6, 2020

2020 Pantone Color of the Year is ‘Classic Blue’

METRO DETROIT — The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue.

Published January 6, 2020

Governor, Eastpointe mayor to headline MLK Day breakfast

MACOMB COUNTY — For more than 15 years, the United Together Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast has brought the Macomb County community together to celebrate King’s message and find ways to realize his lessons in the community today.

Published January 6, 2020

Officials search for source of petroleum leak into relief drain, Clinton River

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office said Jan. 4 that the search for the source of a petroleum spill into the Schoenherr Relief Drain in Warren, and subsequently into the Clinton River, is still ongoing.

Published January 3, 2020

Macomb County crime briefs from the second half of 2019

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from July to December.

Published January 3, 2020

Macomb County crime briefs from the first half of 2019

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from January to June.

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Bloomfield Hills

St. Dunstan's presents ‘Leading Ladies’

8 p.m.

St. Dunstan's Theatre

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Grosse Pointe Park

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

8 p.m.

Pierce Middle School

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