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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.

Defense attorney Azhar Sheikh, middle, talks with his client, Robert Marzejka, Nov. 14 in Macomb County Circuit Court. Marzejka is charged with killing his sister, Danielle, 18, and her boyfriend, Seren, 19.

Published November 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing sister and her boyfriend in Clinton Township

MOUNT CLEMENS — The trial has begun for Robert Leo Marzejka, the 26-year-old Clinton Township resident who is alleged to have killed his sister and her boyfriend.

Published November 14, 2019

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Vet receives honor for contributions

MACOMB COUNTY — Pat Daniels wakes up every day and tells other vets, “I got your six.”

Published November 14, 2019

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$100K library renovation was true ‘community effort’

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Nearly 10 years to the day after the Harrison Township Public Library first opened its doors, it has concluded its first major renovation.

Published November 13, 2019

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Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 12, 2019

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Fraser to pay city employees $85K in discrimination lawsuit

FRASER — An employment discrimination lawsuit filed more than two years ago has been settled out of court, according to a city official.

Published November 8, 2019

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Fifth sculpture dedicated in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The North Star is the anchor of the northern sky, an inspirational signal using its glow to help guide humanity toward a purposeful direction. And now it’s also an artistic fixture in Harrison Township.

Published November 6, 2019

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Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 5, 2019

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Three candidates, including one newcomer, elected to Fraser City Council

FRASER — Until at least 2021, Fraser residents will get used to the same seven Fraser City Council members.

Published November 4, 2019

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Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published November 4, 2019

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Fall blood drive returns to Clinton Township Nov. 13

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 30th annual Clinton Township blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Clinton Township Senior Center Gym, 40730 Romeo Plank Road. The township partners with the American Red Cross.

Published October 30, 2019

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Man pleads guilty to sexual assault charges related to attack at high school track

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 29, a man pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to an attack on a jogger in September 2018.

Published October 30, 2019

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Clinton Township board again says ‘no’ to marijuana facilities

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A split vote and an impending ballot proposal have put marijuana proponents and detractors on separate sides of the aisle.

Published October 28, 2019

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Grant money to benefit Fraser park with new sensory garden

FRASER — Another year of grant writing has led to more good news for the Fraser community.

Published October 28, 2019

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Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”