Fraser-Clinton Chronicle | Published October 25, 2023
Macomb County prosecutor enforces aggressive collections for back child support
MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 5, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced an “aggressive yet compassionate” child support collection initiative for parents behind in their payments, allowing them to satisfy their financial obligation without legal consequences.
Led by the Felony Non-Support Unit within the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the child support collection program is an aggressive collection and enforcement initiative designed to give parents who are behind in their child support payments a fresh opportunity, while providing a realistic path to compliance for those who may have fallen behind due to financial hardships or other challenges, according to the prosecutor’s office in a written statement.
“However, those who do not step forward to establish a payment plan may face prosecution, and imprisonment for the felonious failure to pay their court ordered obligation,” the statement indicated.
“We understand that life can be unpredictable, and circumstances change. Our primary goal is to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive. At the same time, we recognize that some parents genuinely want to meet their responsibilities but may have fallen on hard times. This is a compassionate and pragmatic approach to addressing these issues,” Lucido said.
To avoid potential prosecution and begin making back child support payments, contact the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at (586) 493-4488 or email pafamilysupport@macombgov.org to make payment arrangements.
CMPL hosting quality book sale
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Among the events the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hosting this coming November is a “quality book sale.”
Held from Nov. 2-4 at the Main Library, items on sale will be of a higher quality and price than the usual used book sale.
At 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, Detroit Lions fans can come down to the Main Library and join Jeremy Dimick of the Detroit Historical Society for a presentation about the team’s history, from its move to Detroit in 1939 to its pre-Super-Bowl glory in the 1950s.
To see the full catalog of events, visit cmpl.libnet.info/events.
Anthony Forlini to speak Oct. 26
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly coffee hour from 9-10 a.m. Oct. 26 at Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Road.
Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Anthony G. Forlini will be the guest speaker. During the event, he will discuss the county’s fraud guard alerts program, services the clerk’s office provides, and election worker opportunities. Chamber members attend for free. The cost is $5 for nonmembers. To register, RSVP to events@erchamber.com. For more information, call (586) 776-5520 or go to erchamber.com.
DNR’s new leash rules open for comment
STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced its draft of new rules governing leashed dogs on state-managed lands.
The proposed amendment aims to bring the rules “into alignment with its original intent and reduce confusion for land users and law enforcement personnel,” according to a DNR statement.
Under the proposed rules, dogs on DNR-managed lands do not need to be leashed if they are being used for hunting or field trials, or if they are being trained for hunting.
The DNR hosted a public hearing for the rule changes on Oct. 19 and will accept further comments until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. Email comments can be directed to rostm@michigan.gov and written mail can be sent to Department of Natural Resources, Legislative and Legal Affairs Office, ATTN: Legal Policy Specialist, PO Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909-7528.
State ad campaign targets talent growth
STATEWIDE — A new $20 million advertising campaign launched on Oct. 10 aims to bring talented individuals and companies to Michigan.
Dubbed the “You Can in Michigan” campaign, ads in the campaign aim to portray living and working in Michigan as attractive. The campaign includes television commercials, radio spots, print placements and social media postings. Helping the career-searching side of the campaign is themichiganlife.org website that utilizes AI to help applicants find the right job for them.
“Our growth depends on growing and attracting new talent to the state, which is why we’ve worked hard to invest in the kitchen table issues and pass welcoming policies — so anyone can ‘make it’ in Michigan,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a release. “From our great quality of life, good cost of living, tuition-free pathways to technical and higher education, and extensive advanced manufacturing infrastructure to, as we like to say, ‘make stuff and grow stuff,’ we are excited to share our story and build a brighter future for our Michigan.”
The campaign has been in the works since fall 2022 and is a project of the state and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.