Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Center ready to entertain

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2020, the stage at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts fell silent because of COVID-19. Musicians turned off their amps, dancers hung up their costumes and theater performers put away their scripts.

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 9, 2021

Mount Clemens firefighter, community members donate hair, money to nonprofit

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Fire Department is in the business of helping people, but one local firefighter went a step further over the past year to help children experiencing hair loss.

Published July 4, 2021

Brothers’ premeditated murder case adjourned

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — More time will be needed for an attorney to get up to speed in a 2013 Clinton Township murder case.

Published July 2, 2021

Day on the water ends in tragedy for mid-Michigan men

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After trying to stay afloat for six hours, watching boats pass who couldn’t see or hear him amidst the storm, a 22-year-old man from Holt, Michigan, was pulled out of the water thanks to the efforts of a TowBoatUS Lake St. Clair employee.

Published July 2, 2021

‘We need more people to come out looking for jobs’

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite worker shortages, Sonny Randazzo believes now is probably the largest wage increase businesses have seen in decades.

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.

Published June 30, 2021

Harrison Township Board of Trustees approves sanitary sewer plan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Stating that they just want the township to be eligible if any grants or earmarks for sanitary sewer upgrades become available, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve a project plan for wastewater system improvements.

Published June 30, 2021

Clintondale names new superintendent

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A nationwide search has resulted in a new superintendent of Clintondale Community Schools.

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 28, 2021

Mount Clemens continues examining marijuana ordinance

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission could approve permit applications if a marijuana ordinance is approved.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.