Week in Review: Pedestrian Dies From Crash Injuries, Candidate Debates, Motorcyclist Injured, Patch Photo Contest Winner and More
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch recaps the news of the week.
Get caught up on the latest local headlines in town:
- Chesterfield Township police released information about a body discovered behind Kroger during a search. Foul play was not suspected in the death of the 26-year-old man. Toxicology tests are pending.
- A 22-year-old Ira Township pedestrian succumbed to injuries she sustained when struck by a New Baltimore woman's vehicle. The victim, Courtney Claus, had been walking her baby in a stroller with two other women, including Claus' mother, when all four of them were hit, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.
- A 24-year-old motorcyclist was in critical condition following a crash on Jefferson.
- An Anchor Bay star athlete returned to his Alma mater to coach the girls' swim and diving team after swimming success in college.
- A small fire took place at Huntington Bank on Gratiot and 23 Mile. No one was injured.
- New Baltimore City Council is to fill a vacant seat left open by Zack Stanton's resignation.
- Local residents, community leaders and veterans paid tribute to 9/11 victims.
- New Baltimore Water Department released a report about water issues inside Hidden Ridge subdivision near 25 Mile following problems battling a serious house fire.
- Chesterfield Township candidates debated in Municipal Offices, covering issues like the proposed police and fire taxes and vacant storefronts.
- Macomb County candidates, including those running for prosecutor, sheriff and treasurer, also participated in debates in Chesterfield.
- A new business, Face Appeal, celebrated a grand opening in historic downtown New Baltimore.
- Chesterfield Township Historical Society held Heritage Days.
- The grand prize winner for the Patch of Michigan Photo Contest is from New Baltimore.
- An amateur astronomer offers a free program Sundays in Burke Park.
- See the results of the latest Red Mitten and Blue Mitten surveys on Patch.
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