Macomb Township Chronicle

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 21, 2019

Fiacco sentenced to 50-70 years in prison for Macomb County murder

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Andrew Fiacco was sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in prison on March 21.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 20, 2019

Suspect involved in Macomb Township police chase, car crash sentenced

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Mount Clemens woman was sentenced on March 12, half a year after she was arrested for a handful of crimes.

Published March 20, 2019

Public hearing held for grant application

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Several residents voiced their opinion on whether or not Macomb Township should move forward to purchase land for a nature preserve park in the township’s northeast corner.

Published March 20, 2019

Clinton-Macomb Public Library offers art presentation for Women’s History Month

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The North Branch of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Macomb Township has partnered with the Detroit Institute of Arts for “Through Her Eyes: Women Artists in the DIA’s Collection.”

Earlier this month, the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education passed a resolution in support of a School Finance Research Collaborative study.

Published March 20, 2019

Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education approves study

CLINTON/MACOMB TOWNSHIPS — At the March 4 Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education meeting, the board approved a resolution in support of a School Finance Research Collaborative study.

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

Macomb County officials spearhead changes to improve local parks, health

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are focusing on the benefits of, and benefiting, local parks just in time for spring. The Macomb County Health Department recently launched a new website with the goal of getting more people out to one of the myriad parks throughout the county and enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Two Men and a Truck employees Dave Dodge, left, and Drake Bates-Gasior pick up MCREST materials from St. Lucy Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores March 3. The two organizations have partnered for 30 years.

Published March 12, 2019

‘We have to take care of each other’

MACOMB COUNTY — The partnership between two organizations helping those in need locally has reached 30 years.

Two Men and a Truck and Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team, or MCREST, first teamed up in the late-1980s.

KinderCare Learning Centers, a commercial childcare facility, is proposed to be built on this 2.6 parcel of land at the northwest corner of 22 Mile Road and Card Road.

Published March 12, 2019

Request passes for rezoning

At the March 5 Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting, the lone new business item was a request to rezone agricultural space to an office low rise.

The proposed area is on the northwest corner of 22 Mile Road and Card Road. Currently, that 2.6-acre land is vacant.

Published March 12, 2019

Dunn highlights continued growth in annual address

On March 8, Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn provided the audience of business and community leaders at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Macomb Township with her annual overview of accomplishments.