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Nick Mordowanec

C&G Staff Reporter – Fraser-Clinton Chronicle, Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal

Nick Mordowanec covers Fraser, Clinton Township, Fraser Public Schools, Clintondale Community Schools and Baker College for the Fraser-Clinton Chronicle. Nick, a graduate of Michigan State University, has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2013 and has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter and the Michigan Press Association. He has slight obsessions with “Seinfeld” and Led Zeppelin.

Taqueria Mi Pueblo, on Groesbeck Highway, near Cass Avenue, is being renovated to meet proper building requirements before opening. It is on the site of the old Pogo’s bar in Clinton Township.

Published September 22, 2020

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New restaurant on Groesbeck continues renovations

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The owner of a soon-to-be new Mexican eatery on Groesbeck Highway is working with Clinton Township officials to complete site development.

Local libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more

Published September 22, 2020

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Libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more during back-to-school season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — School districts regionally and nationally are operating on their own terms this school year. Local libraries are reminding residents that they can help ease the process.

Published September 20, 2020

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Second suspect arrested in relation to Clinton Township killings

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 16, Henry Jermaine Johnson, 36, was arraigned at 41-B District Court on two felony counts of homicide relating to the 2013 killings of Tina Geiger and her daughter, Krissy Geiger.

Published September 17, 2020

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Campaign encourages firefighters to address suicide stigmas, seek help

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it resonates across all sectors of society — including fire departments across America.

Published September 17, 2020

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Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad announce grants for local businesses earlier this year. The county recently announced another round of grants.

Published September 9, 2020

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Macomb County offers 3 more grant programs to small businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — Small businesses across Macomb County continue to receive financial aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to dollars allocated by the federal government.

Published September 8, 2020

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Gyms, pools can open, sports resume

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is hoping a new state order will allow community citizens, businesses and other departments and organizations to operate in a proactive manner moving forward.

Published September 4, 2020

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Public safety hires discussed in Fraser

FRASER — The retirement and hiring of public safety officers — as well as the hiring of an interim city manager — has highlighted recent city business in Fraser.

Township ‘opts in’ to water-sewer assistance program

Published September 4, 2020

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Clinton Township ‘opts in’ to water-sewer assistance program

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township has “opted in” to a water and sewer utility assistance program that aims to benefit vulnerable residents who may be struggling or delinquent with bill payments since the onset of COVID-19.

Interim superintendent starts at Clintondale Community Schools

Published September 4, 2020

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Interim superintendent starts at Clintondale Community Schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale Community Schools recently unveiled its 2020-21 school year plans. The departure of a familiar face and a temporary replacement was also announced.

Published September 2, 2020

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Refurbished laptops donated to local senior center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 19, two local groups donated six refurbished laptops to the Harrison Township Senior Center.

Published September 2, 2020

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Gunshots fired in possible road rage incident

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 28, Michigan State Police reported that gunshots were fired on eastbound Interstate 94, near Metropolitan Parkway, in Harrison Township. The situation was still under investigation at press time.

Published September 2, 2020

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Gold Star Memorial Monument being unveiled in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 17, a new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be unveiled at the Clinton Township Civic Center.

Published September 2, 2020

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Prince Drewry Park basketball court gets artistic facelift

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The next time you visit Prince Drewry Park in Clinton Township, you will notice an artistic upgrade on the basketball court.

A staffer from contractor HESCO collects a sewage sample in Clinton Township.

Published August 28, 2020

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Macomb County using sewage surveillance to trace COVID-19 spread

MACOMB COUNTY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the federal government, are utilizing a new public health tool to better understand and grapple with COVID-19.