Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published January 2, 2020

Macomb County man recalls Battle of the Bulge 75 years later

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Robert Haffner said it’s always on his mind how lucky he is.

Published January 2, 2020

Teens help man who fell into Clinton River

MOUNT CLEMENS — A 52-year-old homeless man was pulled from the Clinton River Dec. 23 with help from two teenage passersby.

Published January 2, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 30, 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Educators say gym class has changed over the years

METRO DETROIT — Grown-ups: If the sight of a scoreboard still makes you queasy and the screech of a whistle sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone.

Published December 27, 2019

Doctors offer advice for flu season

METRO DETROIT — The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also is flu season. Some basic tips can help people avoid the flu so that they can keep their new year a happy one.

Published December 27, 2019

Oakland County communities crack down on Southfield Road speeding

METRO DETROIT — They see you when you’re speeding. They know when you’re unsafe. Earlier this month, the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village and Beverly Hills teamed up to reduce speeding on Southfield Road.

Published December 27, 2019

Commission expected to fill vacancy in January

MOUNT CLEMENS — The decision to appoint a Mount Clemens city commissioner will carry over into the new year.

Published December 27, 2019

Veteran sentenced to prison time

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Harrison Township man was recently sentenced in connection to numerous robberies and cases of breaking safes from earlier this year.

Published December 27, 2019

First responders partner with Meijer to provide Christmas gifts for kids

MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The holiday season is about treating others more than you treat yourself. Just ask firefighters from Clinton Township, Harrison Township and Mount Clemens.

Published December 27, 2019

Looking back on the biggest stories of 2019

This year in the Journal’s coverage area saw prolonged periods of flooded lakefront properties along Lake St. Clair, a revamped local library, a new commander at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and alleged misuse of county forfeiture funds.

Published December 25, 2019

Not home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — The price of freedom is paid with the blood of those who serve. Our safety and security come at a cost also measured in distance and time away from loved ones. Those who step forward to serve in the military pay the bill for the rest of us.

Published December 25, 2019

Get motivated to get fit with a wearable device

METRO DETROIT — Carolyn Wilson, of St. Clair Shores, got her first activity tracker three years ago — a Fitbit.

Published December 23, 2019

Lawsuit filed against Clinton Township, clerk regarding pro-marijuana ballot initiative

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — A lawsuit has been filed against Clinton Township and its clerk, Kim Meltzer, in relation to a recently-approved pro-marijuana ballot initiative that is on track to be on the March 2020 ballot.

Published December 20, 2019

Musician Jack Scott remembered for rockabilly groove

METRO DETROIT — A steady stream of tributes have circulated social media since Dec. 12, when news of musician Jack Scott’s passing was announced.

Published December 19, 2019

Sheriff’s Office gives away gift cards for Christmas

MACOMB COUNTY — Instead of issuing traffic tickets, members of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office recently handed out Christmas cheer in the form of gift cards.

Published December 19, 2019

Ballot initiative for new jail expected in August

MACOMB COUNTY — Discussion continued recently regarding a new county jail.

Published December 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.