CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Perhaps you have noticed a bit of redecorating at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch. Plain white walls block off parts of the inside to guests, while anyone hoping to use the drive-thru book return has been turned away with portable fencing and orange barriers.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise rumbled through the sweltering heat for its 21st year on August 4.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — According to his doctors, Eddie Fortuna was clinically dead for 14 minutes.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Priority Waste’s massive acquisition of GFL Environmental’s assets began on July 1. With such a large change, hitches are inevitable.

METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It was a late night for Clinton Township candidates in the Aug. 6 primary. The unofficial results from Macomb County Clerk’s office trickled in early the next morning.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Polish up that classic car in the garage: August 4 is its time to shine. The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise will be returning for the 21st year. The annual event revs up at 8 a.m. and comes to a halt at 6 p.m. The opening ceremony for the event is set for 11 a.m.

FRASER — The Fraser City Council cautiously agreed to work with the Fraser First Booster Club on updates in Steffens Park at its July 11 meeting.

MACOMB COUNTY— A recent two-week wrestling camp between the Vasteras Wrestling Club of Sweden and the Viking Roughneck Wrestling Club, which is made up of wrestlers across Oakland and Macomb counties, ended with tearful eyes and the exchange of social media information.

FRASER — The Fraser Lions Carnival once again brought summer fun to Steffens Park, running July 18-21 this year.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved a tax abatement for Kendall Electric at its July 22 meeting for a development at the business on 15 Mile Road.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Auto Theft Squad teamed with local law enforcement in Clinton Township, Roseville and Sterling Heights on July 10 to provide surveillance for several car dealerships.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The charges leveled against a Clinton Township man in connection to the shooting of his mother and brother on July 5 have been amended.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Outdoor fun just got a bit more accessible in Clinton Township.

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for various offices in federal, state, county and local primary elections on Aug. 6.

MACOMB COUNTY/DETROIT — There have been some improvements made in the local community courtesy of a group of dedicated Eagle Scouts that included three sets of siblings.

FRASER — Fraser has a new clerk, but its last one isn’t going anywhere.

FRASER — The passage of the 2025 budget at the state level netted Fraser funding for an overdue project.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Voters in the Chippewa Valley school district will soon be tasked with determining whether a key revenue source will be allowed to continue.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two violent incidents happened at the same apartment complex, in the area of 16 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway, around the July 4 holiday.