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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.

Published March 23, 2020

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Local school districts working virtually with students and families

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 school buildings — public, private and boarding — starting March 16 and concluding April 5. At press time, school buildings are scheduled to reopen Monday, April 6. 

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Published March 23, 2020

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Fraser mayor issues state of emergency

FRASER — On March 17, Fraser Mayor Mike Carnagie signed a state of emergency as the coronavirus outbreak continues to leave cities and residents with more questions than answers.

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Published March 20, 2020

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Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

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Published March 20, 2020

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Clinton Township businesses react to pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions across the country. The local business community has not been spared disruptions, with differing results.

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Brian Kay stands before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees March 2 after learning he was unanimously selected to take over as the next director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 18, 2020

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New Parks and Recreation director chosen in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This July, Brian Kay will have spent six years within the Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department.

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark shakes hands with Shiga Director General Yasuhisa Ishikawa Jan. 27 after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed to further preserve and advocate for freshwater bodies.

Published March 18, 2020

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EGLE, Japanese govt. sign agreement to preserve, restore lake environments

LANSING — The state of Michigan is working with Japan in a joint effort to preserve and restore lake environments.

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Published March 18, 2020

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Clinton Township clerk removed as FOIA coordinator, replaced by township attorney

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 2, Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer was unanimously removed as the township’s Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, coordinator.

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METRO DETROIT — Effective March 17, SMART is offering free fares on all its services in order to eliminate the need for passengers to interact with fare boxes and maintain greater distance from drivers.

Published March 17, 2020

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SMART service reductions to begin March 23

METRO DETROIT — Beginning Monday, March 23, SMART will reduce fixed route services across metro Detroit.

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Published March 11, 2020

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Pro-marijuana ballot proposal fails in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 10, 15,163 Clinton Township voters, or 52.6%, voted against a ballot proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments within township limits, according to unofficial results at press time from the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office.

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State, local officials tout importance of census participation

Published March 11, 2020

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State, local officials tout importance of census participation

MACOMB COUNTY — Citizens in Macomb County and all across Michigan are being implored to “Be Counted.”

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Published March 11, 2020

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Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

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Fraser Public Safety Interim Director Mike Pettyes makes remarks while flanked by the Fraser Honor Guard outside Fraser City Hall. The city hosted a memorial ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the on-duty death of Fraser firefighter David Sutton.

Published March 11, 2020

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Fraser firefighter remembered on 20th anniversary of death

FRASER — If you ask those who were closest to David Sutton, they will tell you it feels like they just saw him yesterday.

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Published March 11, 2020

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CARE of Southeastern Michigan opens new recovery center

FRASER — The nonprofit CARE of Southeastern Michigan has expanded its services to strengthen the surrounding community, unveiling its first Recovery United Community Center on March 16, after press time.

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Published March 3, 2020

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Group works to eliminate the stigmas of substance abuse

MACOMB COUNTY — In the middle of the afternoon Feb. 12 in Clinton Township, at the headquarters of Families Against Narcotics, nine people stood at easels and jotted down the first words that came to their minds regarding drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, and being in recovery.

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Published March 3, 2020

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Empty Bowls event combines creativity, goodwill

FRASER — The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returned to Fraser Public Schools for its 13th year.

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The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More... On March 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to cancel all events statewide that involve more than 250 people. It is recommended that you call ahead if you still intend to attend one of these events.

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