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Officials, developer break ground on ‘transformative’ apartments
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — After years of talk, deals and paperwork, a highly-anticipated housing project finally got underway on Oct. 10.
City officials were joined by state legislators and local
real estate developer Jim George for the groundbreaking of the Manchester Mount Clemens, a building project that will add more than 100 market-rate apartments to the downtown core of the city.
“(The groundbreaking) felt like it was a long time coming,” Mayor Laura Kropp said. “This project was an-
Trustees approve code enforcement changes
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — During the Oct. 20 meeting of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees, new policies and approaches for the enforcement of township ordnance code violations were given a unanimous first approval.
The changes to the code enforcement procedures come after discussions between trustees, Building Department Superintendent Barry Miller and Chief Judge Sebastian Lucido of the 41B District Court. They intend to bring Clinton Township in line with how other communities handle the severity of such issues.
Prior to Oct. 20, Clinton Township handled code violations as criminal misdemeanors similar to Mount Clemens’ approach. Harrison Township, however, handles code violations as civil infractions.
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Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, left, Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp, housing developer Jim Geroge, state Rep. Denise Mentzer, state Sen. Kevin Hertel and state Rep. Joe Aragona stand or toss dirt for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Manchester Mount Clemens apartment complex on Oct. 10.
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Bryant Goodreau, in orange flannel, speaks to the Clinton Township Board of Trustees about his appointment to the Prince Drewry Park Advisory Committee on Oct. 20.
Harrison Township board approves fiber internet
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on Oct. 14, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved a permit for the installation of fiber internet infrastructure in a 6-0 vote.
According to items attached to the meeting’s agenda, the company, Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC applied to the township under the METRO Act. The background information states the METRO Act creates a standardized process for telecommunications providers to apply and receive permits to work in the public right of way.
“Ezee Fiber is a multi-state fiber provider delivering high-speed internet to government entities, educational institutions, businesses, and residential homes,” the materials indicated. “Currently, their network passes over 225,000 homes, with more than 40,000 residents connected.”
The cabling will be installed underground unless something happens where they need to complete the project by overhead wires.
Harrison Township Clerk Adam Wit said they have 45 days from the time they apply to approve it and if the township
doesn’t do anything, it is automatically approved. The provider paid an application fee and made payments to the state.
Trustee Dean Olgiati asked if residents have to pay to hook into the network. Township Supervisor Kenneth Verkest described it as being similar to when cable TV first came around.
“One day you found out you could actually buy it,” Verkest said.
He went on to say his parents decided they wanted to buy it, and the company ran a cable to their house.
“This is kind of very similar, but this phase is instead of them running cable on a bunch of poles, this is them burying fiber underground,” Verkest said.
Verkest said once the fiber is laid, the company will send mail to residents about the availability of high-speed internet.
Jonathan Carroll, Ezee Fiber’s director of government affairs, said they send a lot of mail before they start construction.
“We have a 48-hour restoration policy that if something happens, we’re going to address it in 48 hours, and sometimes we get to it sooner,” Carroll said.
He went on to say they want to be a part of the community.
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‘Right to Read’ aims to help young people fight for free speech
CMPL to host workshop Nov. 8
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If it was not important to us collectively as a nation, the right to free speech would not be a part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
With bans on books continuing to exist, the Michigan Library Association is hosting the “Youth Summit for the Right to Read,” a workshop taking place at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch in Clinton Township from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Organizers said the goal of the workshop is to inform young Michiganders ages 15 to 22 about how to speak up for and defend their First Amendment right.
“The Michigan Library Association has been helping librarians to navigate a really
huge uptick in requests to ban or restrict access to books and sometimes programs since late 2021,” said Dillon Geshel, interim executive director of the Michigan Library Association. “Young people are often the most
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Suspect, charges named in Macomb Township shooting
Motive, relationship between suspect and victim remain unclear
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 22, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and Prosecutor Peter Lucido released the name of the suspect in the alleged attempted murder of a Macomb Township businessman earlier this month and outlined the charges he now faces.
Jasan Delanta Martin, 32, is accused of shooting at and wounding Eddie Jawad at his home on 24 Mile Road on the morning of Oct. 14. According to court records, Martin was arraigned in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township on Oct. 22 on one count of assault with intent to commit murder and various weapons charges. His bond was set at $1 million cash or surety and he remained held in the Macomb County Jail
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Chippewa Valley to stage ‘Tuck Everlasting’
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This November, Chippewa Valley High School is tackling the timeless tale of “Tuck Everlasting” for its fall musical. Set in the 1890s, the show follows the romance between Winnie Foster and Jesse Tuck, the latter an immortal 17-year-old after he and his family drank from a magical spring in 1808. As Winnie and Jesse’s
romance blossoms — and Winne is faced with the prospect of becoming immortal herself — the Tuck family is forced to protect the spring and the secret of their immortality from the opportunistic Man in the Yellow Suit.
The show is based on Natalie Babbitt’s 1975 novel, which has become a classic of children’s literature. “Tuck Everlasting” was adapted for the stage by Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen, Claudia Shear and Tim
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Investigators said previously that a suspect snuck onto the property of Eddie Jawad, on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive, at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect began firing at Jawad at around 10:20 a.m.
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Confronted by the Man in the Yellow Suit (played by junior Zachary Tomlinson, left), Jesse Tuck (played by sophomore Carson Colby) creates a distraction in order to let him and Winnie Foster escape a carnival before the villain can reveal Tuck’s true age.
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City Commission green lights golf carts on some streets
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — Fairway or hazard? That all depends on where you are driving.
City commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow registered golf cart traffic on some city streets at the commission’s Oct. 20 meeting.
“In response to several resident inquiries regarding the use of golf carts within city limits, city administration held internal discussions with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, the director of public services and the community development director,” City Manager Gregg Shipman said. “Based on those discussions, we agree that allowing golf carts on city streets is feasible and appropriate, provided that appropriate safety and regulatory measures are in place.”
Notable provisions of the ordinance include a requirement that carts be inspected and registered with the city; that the city maintains a list of approved golf carts; and numerous regulations outlining how carts can be insured, parked, enforced, and other aspects of their presence on public thoroughfares.
While there are plans to release a map of all roads where golf carts will be allowed — operation is limited to roads no faster than 30 mph — the one road explicitly singled out as “fore”-bidden by the ordinance for golf car traffic is Groesbeck Highway.
“We decided we didn’t want anyone attempting that one,” Shipman said. “We felt that seemed more like a scene out of ‘Frogger’ than actually (crossing traffic).”
In order to become legally in effect, the ordinance will have a second reading and final approval there is required. The commission tends to handle second readings as part of the meeting’s consent agenda following introduction and approval. That could in this case happen at the meeting on Monday, Nov. 3.
Commissioners passed the first reading by a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Theresa McGarity voting against it and Commissioners Laura Fournier and Jill Yore absent.
Fiber permit
City commissioners also approved a permit from Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC for the right to access and use city rights of way to lay and maintain internet fiber optic cables and associated equipment.
The unanimously approved permit runs for 15 years with five-year automatic renewals.
While many telecommunications infrastructure requests under the METRO Act of 2002 go without much discussion, Mayor Laura Kropp shared some pointed comments regarding utility access.
“I think it’s great that these companies actually have to get permits and tell us what they’re going to do, unlike DTE, Consumers and any other utility company that just gets to come in and do whatever the heck they want and not inform the city and cause issues for our DPW all the time,” Kropp said.
Cairns kitchen
In the list of purchases and payments approved by the board, the city bought over $28,000 in kitchen equipment.
The equipment — which includes a range, refrigerator, tables, freezer, ice maker, shelves and a cabinet — will be used in the Cairns Community Center for programs and events. The equipment is paid for by a Community Development Block Grant.
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NOTICE
To the residents of the Charter Township of Harrison, County of Macomb, Michigan. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clerk’s Offce for the Charter Township of Harrison will post, for public inspection, the Agenda for Township Board Meetings and a Synopsis of the approved Meeting Minutes at the Clerk’s Offce located at 38151 L’Anse Creuse Road, and to the Rosso Hall bulletin board located at 38255 L’Anse Creuse Rd. The Agenda and a full text of the Minutes will be available on the Township Website, www.harrisontownshipmi.gov and, upon request from the Clerk’s Offce.
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20 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, City Manager Gregg Shipman answers a question from Commissioner Theresa McGarity about an ordinance that would allow golf carts on some city streets. Commissioners approved the first reading of the ordinance. McGarity was the lone vote against it among
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MAC, OAA PREP FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Macomb Area Conference
MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all push for postseason play as well.
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 25-22 loss to MACWhite foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica and Lakeview
also had strong seasons and will participate in postseason play, with Roseville potentially in the mix as well.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott should all have seats at the postseason table.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MAC-Gold.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in the Silver and
teams like Center Line and St. Clair will also be poised for district play.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the See FOOTBALL on page 15A
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Madison Heights Lamphere takes the field in the team’s season opener against Ferndale this year. Lamphere won 17-14 in double overtime.
impacted by book bans or other restrictions to accessing books, and with that in mind they’re also often missing from the conversation. Our hope is that our November youth summit can bring together (young) Michiganders to learn together about advocacy, about community building and also their First Amendment rights when it comes to using libraries across the state.”
While not the first such event held by the association, it is the nonpartisan organization’s first such event geared toward young people.
“When we help libraries that are navigating politically motivated censorship attempts, when we work with library boards on this, we often don’t see young people engaged in that conversation,” Geshel said. “Which is somewhat distressing knowing that often they’re the folks that are most impacted by something like a book bans … This is the first time that we’re really narrowing our focus on empowering young people as part of that conversation.”
For Amber Sheerin, the association’s program director, tailoring the event to such a different audience comes down to striking the balance between a passionate audience and one of professionals.
“Our work with professional librarians … comes at it from a different point of view, a different lens,” Sheerin said. “They’re trained, professional librarians (who) have master’s degrees in library science, and it really comes from the values of their profession and what their goals are there. This is different in that it is talking to young people about what they might be passionate about. (As) we’ve tried to get young people involved in this conversation more, we’ve had high school students speak at our advocacy day
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nounced a couple of years ago and because of waiting for state funding to be completed, we’ve been anxiously waiting for that project to break ground. We’re really excited that the Manchester Group is able to break ground and bring 120 units to downtown Mount Clemens, because that has the potential of doubling — if not more — the population of downtown.”
The project’s life begins with its address, 1 North River Road. For years, an old and dilapidated motel sat on the site, becoming an infamous local landmark as a
at the Capitol about why they cared about their library. We’ve had some discussions with some other youth-focused groups. We just found that young people had a passion for this, a passion for activism and a passion for the internationality of all of this; of civil rights and the freedom to choose what’s best for them. We’re coming at it from that lens instead and hoping that we … help give them a better framework to advocate for those rights in whatever (way) works best for them.”
Headlining the event is Kelly Jensen, editor for website Book Riot, who brings to the event personal experience working against book bans.
“(Jensen has) been really involved in reporting on the nationwide efforts to ban books from schools and libraries,” Geshel said. “We’re excited to have Kelly there to be able to bring that experience to help youths understand what their First Amendment rights are in schools and public libraries and what they can do to help push back against attempts to restrict access to certain materials. Kelly has also worked with the Brooklyn Public Library in the past to develop a free downloadable toolkit that focuses on teen civic engagement programming for libraries, so she’ll be bringing that expertise and that experience to Michigan to help us lift up the next generation of library advocates.”
Residency within the CMPL system is not required. The workshop is open to everyone, and the association has grant-supported mileage reimbursement available for up to $100 at 70 cents per mile for those who register.
Interested attendees can register at milibraries.org/youth-summit. More information about the association’s efforts to combat book banning can be found at www.miright toread.com.
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constant source of emergency calls, and later for being a decaying eyesore looming over both the downtown and the neighborhoods surrounding it.
“Every day when I came into work, I would see that building and then … it seemed like I responded there almost every shift for something from some sort of a crime to an overdose to things of that nature,” said Gregg Shipman, Mount Clemens city manager and the former chief of the Mount Clemens Fire Department. “Then it was finally shut down and then it sat there vacant, an eyesore, and just was a source of blight for so many years.”
George saw an opportunity in the site
‘Pigs 4 Wigs’ to raise money for children’s wigs
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is hosting another “Pigs 4 Wigs” outreach with the assistance of police departments throughout Metro Detroit. The event lasts throughout the month of November in conjunction with “No Shave November,” a campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
Maggie Varney, owner and founder of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, said her family has a long history of law enforcement with multiple family members involved in all levels of public safety. She said she has the utmost respect and admiration for what law enforcement officers do.
“I don’t think they get enough credit for how much they give back and help the community,” Varney said.
She said it was natural for her to reach out to police departments and started with a toy drive involving the St. Clair Shores Police Department. Varney said she participated in a Cops for Kids drive at the department and it was mentioned how they need to get more involved with Wigs 4 Kids. Varney suggested
they could sponsor a child and raise enough funds for a wig.
“They really liked it because with our adopt-a-kid program, you receive a before and after photo of the child,” Varney said.
The event truly came about when an officer from Milford knew a family who re-
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“He said, ‘We’d like to do a fundraiser for, you know, how can we help?’” Varney said. “So we told him about the adopt-a-kid, and he goes, ‘Well, why don’t we get more police departments involved?’”
The police officer suggested he and
Varney could reach out to departments and host the fundraiser in “No Shave November.” The officer said the men could grow out their facial hair and the women could wear nail polish or earrings. Varney said the officer informed her that law enforcement See PIGS 4 WIGS on page 16A
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LEFT: Jennifer Fisher, Development Director and Renee Consiglio, hospitality coordinator, salon manager and Maggie’s daughter, hold up T-shirts designed for the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event in November. RIGHT: The Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids facility in St. Clair Shores has a wide range of services available for children experiencing diagnoses like cancer, alopecia and more.
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GRAND AVENUE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 17, Mount Clemens and Macomb County officials cut the ribbon and moved away signs to officially open the newly reconstructed Grand Avenue.
“Back when I started with the city (in) 1996, this street was talked about then as being in poor condition and people have been complaining about this street for as long as I can remember,” City Manager Gregg Shipman said. “I hated coming down here when I worked on the Fire Department … To be able to get Grand done, this was an over $3 million project, is amazing quite honestly and a big accomplishment. I’m really proud we could be a part of that.”
Grand Avenue is the first road in Mount Clemens to be fully reconstructed in 20 years.
“It was an archaeological dig (with) how many layers of coal patch this road had on it. It was so bad,” Mayor Laura Kropp said. “We took the opportunity to also do the underground infrastructure, so it’s not just a rebuilding of the road but it was a rebuilding of all of the pipes and the sewers underneath. That was equally as important, so we don’t have a water main once we put all this beautiful concrete down.”
The completion of the Grand Avenue reconstruction comes as Macomb Place’s reconstruction is underway and a project to redo Main Street is in the works.
County announces road projects for 2026
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 21, the Macomb County Department of Roads announced its plans for next year’s road projects.
“Macomb County is continuously exploring, evaluating and implementing technologies, strategies, projects and programs that strengthen our infrastructure and enhance safety for all road users,” Macomb County Deputy Executive John Paul Rea said. “Macomb County is a leader in transportation safety and emerging mobility deployments and is equipped to solve logistical and safety challenges and improve the movement of people and goods in Macomb County.”
The Macomb County Department of Roads has over $88 million in projects planned for 2026. Key projects include the reconstruction of Romeo Plank Road between 23 Mile and 21 1/2 Mile roads at $16.5 million; the construction of Broughton Road between 23 1/2 and 24 1/2 Mile roads at $7 million; the reconstruction of William P. Rosso Highway (M-59) between Interstate 94 and Jefferson Avenue for around $13 million; the replacement of the 21 Mile Road bridge over the Salt Slang Gloede Drain at $5.1 million; and the replacement of the Schoenherr Road bridge deck over the Red Run at about $5.3 million.
A full list of projects is available at macombgov.org/roads.
CMPL hosting November events
CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With fall well and truly underway, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hosting events across its three branches this November.
On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m., Fox Elementary School Principal Frank Bellomo, an author and illustrator, will visit the Main Library at 40900 Romeo Plank in Clinton Township for a live reading of children’s books and crafts based on Bellomo’s stories. No registration is required.
On Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m., author Tobin T. Buhk will give a presentation at the Main Library covering Michigan’s historic county jails. Colorful inmates, bold escapes, ghost stories and pioneers of Michigan law enforcement will all be covered.
Teens are invited to several crafting activities — snap bracelets on Friday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and corn mosaic coasters on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — at the South Branch, located at 35679 South Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township.
The North Branch, located at 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, is hosting a family jigsaw puzzle contest on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Teams are to have two to six members and have at least one adult on them. The winning team will receive a prize.
Local treasure nominations open
MOUNT CLEMENS — The city of Mount Clemens is accepting nominations for its 2025 Local Treasure Award.
The award aims to honor individuals of the city who have made a positive impact through exemplary positive contributions. The spirit of the award is to bring attention to those who have not been recognized and publicly acknowledge their contributions, however large or small. Nominees must be either a resident or business owner in the city.
The nomination form can be found at mountclemens.gov and must be returned to the city manager’s office by Monday, Dec. 22.
For the full list of events at all CMPL locations, go to cmpl.org.
MACOMB COUNTY PRIDE HOSTING FRIENDSGIVING
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Pride is set to host its Friendsgiving Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Regale Cafe in Macomb Township.
The lunch aims to connect community members while also serving as a fundraising opportunity for the organization, which hosts its annual Pride festival in August among other programs.
Tickets are $49 and include a buffet and entertainment. For more information visit MacombCountyPride.com or bit.ly/FriendsgivingPride2025.
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Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Mount Clemens City Commissioner Spencer Calhoun move a barricade off of Grand Avenue on Oct. 17.
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“(The ordinance) would convert us from misdemeanors and decriminalize what we do and make them civil infractions instead, and hopefully speed up the process,” Miller said.
Miller said the township’s primary goal for code enforcement is seeking compliance on an issue as quickly as possible. Making ordinance violations civil infractions removes the need for lengthy criminal court proceedings and allows township staff to directly work with affected community members. Miller expects compliance can be achieved in 50-90 days under the civil infraction system with its fines and direct involvement with township staff, versus 90-180 days under the misdemeanor model.
“Rather than the court giving someone a conviction to a misdemeanor, the courts could rather order that the township fix the problem and then (the) resident winds up having to pay for that (fix) and the property would be liened if they didn’t pay it,” Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem said.
The first reading passed with a 6-0 vote among those present. Treasurer Mike Aiello was absent from the meeting.
Public safety budget amendments
Both the Clinton Township fire and police departments saw budget amendments approved by the board on Oct. 20
The Police Department budget saw an increase of $34,800 to cover the overage costs of the police millage renewal election in August. Chief of Police Preston Susalla requested the amendment be made to accurately reflect expenditures related to the election.
“Payroll was the bigger cost, but then there were costs that we wouldn’t normally spend; that was for the ballot and envelope costs,” Township Clerk Kim Meltzer said. “Those normally wouldn’t be entailed. This was a special election so there was only one thing on the ballot, so that was why the cost was higher … If I had been invited to the table in January when they discussed it, then we probably would have been in a better position to estimate those (costs).”
Trustee Dan Kress was the lone vote against the budget amendment.
For the Fire Department, its budget amendment request called for the $210,000 bathroom remodeling projects at Station No. 2 and Station No. 3 to be shifted from the fiscal year 2024-25 capital outlay to the fiscal year 2025-26. The financial housekeeping move for the recently completed project was granted with unanimous approval.
Background check brouhaha
The meeting began with two appointments being made to township committees, but the process was greatly delayed as trustees debated whether the applicants were supposed to be subjected to background checks prior to their appointment.
While James Hungerford was reappointed to a three-year term on the Arboretum Committee and Bryant Goodreau was appointed to a two-year term on the Prince Drewry Park Advisory Committee, trustees voted to “waive” a check of Hungerford while Goodreau volunteered to undergo a check.
Neither the Arboretum Committee or the Prince Drewry Park Advisory Committee were part of the nine boards and committees affected by the background check requirement approved on Aug. 25.
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Clinton Township Trustee Shannon King, right, speaks to Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem at the Oct. 20 township board of trustees meeting.
the vehicle at an address near Wellington Valley Drive during the attack on Jawad. Martin was arrested in the city of Warren on Rivard Avenue on Oct. 19.
at press time. He faces up to life in prison if convicted. No defense attorney was listed in court records.
Martin requested a court-appointed attorney.
“This is an individual that is on parole out of Ohio, transferred here to Michigan,” Lucido said. “As such it’s a ‘hab four’ or habitual four, up to a life offense. In addition, he’s on parole for armed robbery, kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon and probably will have a parole hold, if not already in place, will be in place by the time of his arraignment today.”
Wickersham said 23 search warrants were executed during the investigation. Agencies and units involved in the investigation included the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office tactical team, the Warren Police Department, the FBI Violent Crimes and Gang Task Force, the Macomb Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, the Eastpointe Police Department and the computer crimes team of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said a suspect snuck onto Jawad’s property on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect, later identified by investigators as Martin, fired seven shots from a 9mm handgun at Jawad, who was in a car, at around 10:20 a.m. Martin then allegedly fled in a black Ford Escape SUV bearing a license plate that Wickersham said was stolen from a Cadillac registered to a Detroit address.
The Ford Escape proved pivotal in finding Martin, even with the stolen license plate. Investigators relied on details including brake dust on the wheels and smudges and bird poop on the vehicle while crossrefencing security footage from Jawad’s home and traffic cameras in the area. The owner of the Escape — a relative of Martin who reportedly allowed Martin to borrow the SUV — was located in Eastpointe. Data from the SUV’s security tracking system put
“This was a total effort of law enforcement at every level to get this individual into custody,” Wickersham said.
The case remains under investigation. Wickersham would not provide an answer when asked about a motive in the case, and any relationship between Jawad and Martin remained unclear at press time.
Jawad, the owner of more than 20 gas stations throughout metro Detroit, was injured by broken glass in the shooting and a bullet reportedly grazed his right leg.
“We’re told a bullet hit his left leg but didn’t penetrate,” Wickersham said.
In June, Jawad was removed from a Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting when he opposed the development of a Sheetz gas station at the rezoned location of a former drug store. Wickersham said the Pennsylvania-based company’s development in the township is “completely unrelated” to the case.
Lucido said Martin was scheduled to be back in 41A District Court for a probable cause conference on Nov. 3 before Judge Stephen Sierawski. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Nov. 10 in the same court.
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Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham speaks about the investigation into a shooting in Macomb Township during a press conference Oct. 22 at the Macomb County Jail, flanked by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido.
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Veterans memorial program: Includes guest speakers, American Legion Post #4 Patriot Team Honor Guard, L’Anse Creuse High School choir and more, 1 p.m., Rosso Hall and Veterans Memorial, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St. in Harrison Township, (586) 2423868, harrisontownshipmi.gov
‘Peace’ concert: Hear South African sounds by Soweto Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
Pumpkin Roll Down: Send carved or uncarved pumpkin down sledding hill to win prizes, also enjoy cider and doughnuts during free event, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, clintontownship.com/486/pumpkin-rolldown
NOV. 5
Tech Time: Intro to Microsoft Word: 6:30 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St. (Suite A), registration encouraged, (586) 329-1261, htlibrary.org/events
NOV. 7
‘The First Ladies of Song’ concert: Hear inter-
national vocalist, entertainer and producer Helen Welch pay trbute to Barbra Streisand, Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline and more, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
NOV. 8
Reading Carnival: Includes free kids books and cider and doughnuts, meet authors Johnathan Rand and Leslie Helakoski and illustrator Brittany (Bea) Jackson, entertainment by Jasen Magic, puppet show Alex Thomas & Friends and DJ Zak Atak, Detroit Zoo storyteller and storytime room with guest readers, art and STEM activities, face painting and more, for kids in pre-kindergarten and elementary school, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, misd.net/ macombreads
The Doo Wop Project concert: Hear classics and versions of contemporary songs, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter. com
NOV. 9
‘Hits Live! And A Little Bit of Christmas’: Concert features Grammy-nominated songwriter Jim Brickman,
4 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
NOV. 14
Euchre: Last tournament of 2025, dinner at 6 p.m., sign in at 6:30 p.m. and card playing for ages 21 and older at 7 p.m., St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St. in Mount Clemens, RSVP by Nov. 12, (586) 468-4579
NOV. 14 & 15
Stuffy Sleepover Tea Party: Drop off cuddly friend by 5 p.m. Nov. 14, then return at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 for snacks, crafts, photos from overnight adventure and pickup, for ages 3 and older, dressing up encouraged, Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St. (Suite A), registration required, (586) 329-1261, htlibrary.org/events
ONGOING
Farmers market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through November, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, mcfarmersmarket@gmail.com, (586) 493-7600, mountclemensfarmersmarket.com
Medicare open enrollment assistance: Macomb County residents 60 and older can meet with trained counselor, must be current Medicare beneficiary, bring medications and Medicare card, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays until Dec. 7, VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road (Suite 9) in Clinton Township, make appointment at (586) 469-5228, macombgov. org/seniors
Day of the Dead: Día de los Muertos programs on select dates until Nov. 5, also exhibit on display from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 6, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, some registration encouraged, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
CRIME WATCH
Loose dog
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 16 at around midnight, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 70 block of Grove Park Avenue to investigate a report about a loose dog in the area.
Deputies made contact with the dog, a German shepherd. While the dog had a tag, there was no owner information on it and deputies were unable to find a microchip on the dog. The dog was turned over to Mount Clemens Animal Control.
Damaged door
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 14 at around 1:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 37900 block of Townhall Street to investigate a suspicious circumstances report.
Deputies spoke with a 67-year-old Harrison Township woman who said she found the front door to the home damaged and unsecured. Deputies noted damage to the door molding and a broken latch.
There were no suspects at press time.
Disorderly and indecent
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 11 at around 8 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Bloomery Cannabis dispensary at North Walnut Street and Gratiot Avenue for an indecent exposure complaint.
Staff at the dispensary were receiving complaints about a man urinating on the property. Staff asked the man twice to leave, but he refused to do so.
The man, 36, did not have a permanent address. He reportedly registered a 0.31 blood alcohol content on a breath test and was taken to a hospital. Warrants were authorized for indecent exposure and disorderly person.
Larceny from vehicle
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 8 at around noon, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 38100 block of Joyce Court for a larceny from a vehicle report.
Deputies spoke with a 56-year-old Harrison Township woman who said her wallet was stolen from her minivan overnight. The wallet was left on the passenger seat and the van was left unlocked.
— Dean Vaglia
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HARRISON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. IN ROSSO MEMORIAL HALL, 38255 L’ANSE CREUSE ROAD, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN APPEAL BY:
CASE #12-25-ZBA: James Sepesi – Riverside Bay Ct.
Property #17-12-16-152-007
Harrison Twp., MI 48045 (R1-D)
Purpose of Request: Requesting a 2 ft. height variance.
By Reason Of: Charter Township of Harrison Code of Ordinances
Article 5, Section 5.02 (b, 3) – Accessory buildings in single family residential districts
Notice is further given that the Charter Township of Harrison Zoning Board of Appeals may modify or change the variance(s) as requested, including granting of variance(s) for said purpose, which may create another and different variance(s) from the requirements of the above cited Charter Township of Harrison ordinance, all within its discretion and as otherwise permitted by law. Any interested person(s) may appear or be represented at said meeting.
Additional information or comments, written or oral, will be received at the Harrison Township Offces, 38151 L’Anse Creuse Rd, Harrison Twp., MI, 48045 (586-466-1461) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Individuals with disabilities or impairments who plan to attend this meeting should contact the Planning / ZBA Department at (586) 466-1461 or email pc-zba@harrison-township.org if auxiliary aids or services are needed.
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Federle, premiering in Atlanta in 2015 and running for a month on Broadway in 2016.
“This production specifically is cool in the way that it isn’t as big of a known musical (compared to) ‘SpongeBob the Musical’ or ‘Cinderella,’ but I like the story a lot,” said Lily Watanabe, 12th grader playing Winnie Foster. “It has a lot of deep messages behind it, which I’d say is cool.”
Contrasting with last year’s decision to put on a modern take on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “golden age” musical “Cinderella,” vocal coach Olivia Ferguson says “Tuck Everlasting” is a prime example of a contemporary theater musical.
“(Student actors) get to use a lot more of the singer-songwriter sounds they might hear in their everyday listening,” Ferguson said. “They’re going to become familiar with the really bright, more pop sounds; that’s really what musical theater is right now and so singing some of this music is going to give them a good sense of what the genre is at the moment and what they could expect if they were going to go into it further.”
The show’s pop sensibilities see it bringing in melodies and instruments of the show’s 1890s setting, with Ferguson making comparisons between the numbers in “Tuck Everlasting” and The Wizard’s numbers in “Wicked” as well as those in the musical “Big Fish,” a prior Chippewa Valley production. “Tuck Everlasting’s” original cast recording has become a favorite of the high school’s cast members in the show; Act 2 opener “Everything’s Golden” has particularly taken off with the cast.
“(‘Everything’s Golden’) is this huge
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The exact construction timeline was not yet known at the time of the meeting. The company has not broken ground in other communities yet, either, but they are going through the permit process.
Carroll explained the upload and download speeds are at the same rate and it will give communities strong internet both ways.
“It’s a better mouse trap,” Carroll said. “You’re going to be able to do things significantly faster on a fiber network that’s multiple gig as opposed to what some of the other companies are providing with.”
Trustee Brian Batkins asked what percentage of houses will be covered by the fiber
number where the main villain (the Man in the Yellow Suit) is explaining his beautiful plan and how it is all going to work,” said Justin Maciejewski, a junior playing Constable Joe. “It’s so complex (with) all these layers and extravaganza.”
Choreography also plays a large role in the show, particularly with the way ballet is incorporated on top of the dancing usual to modern musical productions. Choreographer Claire DiFranco, an instructor with Mary Skiba’s School of Dance, has been brought in to handle the dancing front.
“(DiFranco) is nationally recognized for her choreography,” Ferguson said. “She is doing an excellent job of incorporating ballet not just in the large ballet that ends the show, but throughout the whole show. There’s some very beautiful moments, and I would say our featured dancers are working extremely hard. People are going to want to see the show not just for the singing and acting, but also because the dancing is very high level and tells the story very beautifully.”
Cast-favorite song “Everything’s Golden” is a number that brings the choreography into the spotlight.
“In ‘Everything’s Golden,’ you’re not just standing around,” said Matteo DiMaggio, a junior playing Hugo. “There’s constantly all this motion. As a group, they’re constantly lifting (the Man in the Yellow Suit) up and he’s moving around.”
Despite being first published 50 years ago, “Tuck Everlasting” has become every bit as timeless in its place on school library bookshelves as the family it finds its title in. While not every student in the show had picked up “Tuck” prior to the selection of its musical adaptation for the fall show, the story’s themes have resonated with the student actors much as it has with generations of kids
network. Some of the streets were omitted in plans sent to the trustees.
“Does everybody have access to this?” Batkins asked.
Wit explained every residential road was included in the map. Verkest also said the description says the map represents approximate numbers and the intention is to cover the whole township, including both business and residential customers. He went on to say he doesn’t know if the graphic is as accurate as the verbiage provided.
Batkins wanted to make sure that the residents won’t feel the impact of something happening, such as a gas line breach.
A resident had concerns about “ugly” poles placed all over the township, but Carroll said there will be no poles or markers.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
and teenagers. Amanda Meyerhoff, a junior playing Winnie Foster, found that the number “The Wheel” and its reprise best summarize what “Tuck Everlasting” is all about.
“The overall message is to not to take the time you have for granted and to not be afraid of losing, because it can also be something more,” Meyerhoff said.
Chippewa Valley’s production of “Tuck
Everlasting” will take place at the school’s Henrichsen Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7, Nov. 8, Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. Matinee performances will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets can be purchased online at CVHSMusicals.org.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Carnival workers and attendees fill the scene at the Oct. 16 rehearsal for Chippewa Valley High School’s production of the musical “Tuck Everlasting.”
Football
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ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also look to play past the regular season.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also be in the postseason mix.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the
OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, after press time, will complete an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that has defeated Clarkston at press time. Birmingham Groves will be the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. The difference ended up being a 3522 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAAGold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Ferndale also had four losses from nonOAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods, so better competition may be difficult to overcome.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Medicare Learning Services
Te professionals at Medicare Learning Services in Clinton Township, a privately funded nonproft, provides residents with information they need to make informed decisions on their Medicare insurance choices. Anyone who has been through the Medicare process knows how valuable accurate, timely information can be.
Medicare Learning Services ofers a free course open to anyone in the area and targeted for adults 60 and over or their caregivers and family members. Tere is no fee to attend the course, which typically is held the third Tursday of each month at Macomb Community College. A regular advertisement about the free session runs in C & G Newspapers.
Attendees beneft from a relaxed environment where they will not be sold anything, but instead are there to learn everything they can about Medicare. Tey will leave the course with a better understanding of their options so they can make more informed decisions. For example, guests will receive information to help them understand the available enrollment periods, Medicare-related costs, diferences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and more. Each session lasts two hours, and there is time for a robust question and answer session at the end.
Tere’s no fancy dinner, just water and information that is designed to help couples and individuals make the right Medicare choices based on their specifc situation. While the topic is serious, the presentation is entertaining and easy-tofollow. Guests can learn how to establish a Medicare account without having to go to a Social Security ofce in person.
Since Medicare Learning Services began hosting these free sessions, the local nonproft has helped thousands of individuals make more informed Medicare decisions. Tere are changes on the horizon that will impact Americans and their Medicare in the coming months, so now is the time to sign up if you are eligible for Medicare.
Finding the correct answer to a Medicare question online can be difcult and impossible. Fortunately, residents don’t have to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about the challenges of dealing with the Medicare system when they attend a free informational session from Medicare Learning Services. To sign up for a class or for a list of upcoming free courses, call (586) 465-0588.
Photo by Erin Sanchez Grosse Pointe South takes the field in a game against Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse. Grosse Pointe South won 29-7.
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for something that could be transformative for the city — an opportunity shared by city leaders and state officials, who approached him with the idea of doing something with the site.
“It stemmed from discussions with Sen. (Kevin) Hertel, Mayor Laura Kropp, Rep. Denise Mentzer and Rep. Joe Aragona,” George said. “(It seemed like) an opportunity to help the city. (1 North River Road has) been a blighted and condemned building for a long time, so the city reached out with the senator and the reps to see if there was something we could do collaboratively to move that forward.”
The Manchester Mount Clemens is set up as a low-profit limited liability company, otherwise known as an L3C, which are notfor-profit organizations formed for some kind of social purpose. While not tax-exempt and unable to take deductible donations like other kinds of nonprofits, the structure of an L3C allows the city to be an 8% owner of the project. That status also gives the project access to state funds. An agreement from January stipulated that the city would provide around $20.7 million with Shipman saying
Pigs 4 Wigs
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officers usually don’t get to grow their hair or wear nail polish or earrings.
“What’s good is people will notice cause that’s not your norm and they will ask you and it gives you a chance to talk about the program,” Varney said.
The officer coined the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event name.
“He came up with it, not us,” Varney said.
“He wanted to take something bad and make something good,” said Jennifer Fisher, development director of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids.
Varney said one year, officers from different departments made it a competition to see who could raise the most money. She said Sterling Heights has usually come out on top most years, but that one year, the Wolverine Lake Police Department beat their effort when a “secret angel” donated a large amount of money.
“But it’s a friendly competition,” Varney said.
“It’s all for the kids,” Fisher said.
Participating departments include Fraser, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Milford, Orchard Lake, Portage, Romeo, Shelby Town-
George has received about $15.7 million so far through the L3C arrangement. The project is also subject to a brownfield agreement. Along with providing it with a funding pipeline, the city’s shares of the project can also be sold to Geroge or a third-party purchaser of the property.
While direct economics have played a hand in getting the project going, speculation about the property’s worth tells the story of how its stakeholders view its potential. For George, it’s an upscale apartment complex that is expected to start at $1,300 for monthly rent on one-bedroom units. For the city itself, it is the addition of a tax base in an area that is over 51% non-taxable county property. And for business, it is a natural base of customers living essentially next door.
“The goal is to bring more residents downtown,” George said. “We’re right in downtown, so we’re walkable. We want to be able to support the restaurants and the businesses that are already downtown by bringing more residents. Mount Clemens had 24,500 residents at one time. It’s now down to 15,500. They’ve lost 9,000 residents. We need to bring more people back into the city, and hopefully it spurs more development and helps with the existing businesses.”
Since the project was announced in 2023, there have been some improvements
ship, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and Wolverine Lake.
Multiple departments including St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and others have donated over $500 and received a star on the organization’s Galaxy Wall in their facility located on Harper Avenue.
Varney said their program transcends all socioeconomic boundaries.
“And a lot of them (officers) know kids in the community that they serve that are going in through our program so that makes it even more real to them,” Varney said.
The charity has been around for around 22 years and has assisted thousands of children with different diagnoses such as cancer, alopecia, blood diseases and more. They service all of Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. This year, they received thousands of hair donations from 68 countries.
They also receive all types of hair including straight hair, curly hair with all different curl patterns and everything in between. If they don’t have a specific hair texture, Varney said they use different hairstyling methods to create them.
The charity also offers a wide range of other services to their clients including spa days, makeup lessons, hair styling lessons, counseling services and more. To find out more about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, visit their website at wigs4kids.org.
through developments in the city. Over the course of 2024, Mount Clemens saw the second-highest property value increase in Macomb County at 10.5%, and Kropp says the former Huntington Bank building at 1 North Main on the corner at Cass Avenue has been purchased by a developer with
plans to bring “an event space, an Italian restaurant (and) a wine shop.”
Construction of the Manchester Mount Clemens is expected to be completed in about 18 months.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Developer Jim George speaks at the Manchester Mount Clemens groundbreaking on Oct 10. George is flanked by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp.
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