Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published June 23, 2020

Construction underway at future library site

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The grand opening of the new Clinton-Macomb Public Library, located on Broughton Road south of 25 Mile Road, has been pushed to late summer 2021.

Published June 23, 2020

CMPL reopens services in phases

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For over three months, doors at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library have been closed.

Published June 23, 2020

Groesbeck Highway redesign presentation to take place virtually June 24

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township officials are inviting residents to a virtual public presentation of a Groesbeck Highway redesign plan at 6 p.m. June 24.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen won the inaugural Macomb County “I Voted” sticker contest. Her design will be featured on upcoming election stickers.

Published June 19, 2020

Lake Shore High student wins inaugural ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

MACOMB COUNTY — Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen was recently awarded the top prize in Macomb County’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County a national leader in census response rate

MACOMB COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic moved the census deadline back to Oct. 31, but so far, Macomb County is exceeding expectations. At press time, the county was experiencing an approximate 78% response rate. For counties with 500,000-plus residents, Macomb County was leading the entire nation in response rate.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County emergency declaration likely won’t be extended

MACOMB COUNTY — Over the last several weeks, Macomb County has seen encouraging news in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

Published June 19, 2020

Macomb County Sheriff offers new tip line app

MOUNT CLEMENS — It’s not for emergencies, or to take the place of 911, but a new service offered by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office will allow residents to find information, see alerts and send anonymous tips directly to the Sheriff’s Office from a smartphone.

Published June 19, 2020

‘You can anticipate mitigation across the wing’

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — As cases of COVID-19 continue to decrease in Michigan, leaders at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township are ensuring folks that mission readiness is being maintained.

Published June 19, 2020

Downtown Mount Clemens improvements discussed

MOUNT CLEMENS — The extension of a local state of emergency, and some ideas about downtown improvements, highlighted a recent Mount Clemens City Commission meeting.

Published June 19, 2020

Supervisor discusses pandemic, other local issues

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — As the COVID-19 pandemic wages on, local municipalities are still attending to other matters.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Published June 18, 2020

Macomb County Public Works sues wipes manufacturers

MACOMB COUNTY — A Macomb County official and three Michigan-based legislators are calling on other federal lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a change in labeling and marketing of “flushable” wipes.

Published June 18, 2020

Small businesses can stake claim for $20 million in grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On June 11, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad announced the beginning of a small business sustainability grant program.

Published June 18, 2020

Mount Clemens event brings residents, police together

MOUNT CLEMENS — After walking from Mount Clemens City Hall to a local park, hundreds of people converged for an afternoon of discussion about justice and equality.

Published June 18, 2020

Ordinance allows local bars, restaurants to add outdoor seating

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Officials in Clinton Township are helping local bars and restaurants traverse the uncertainties associated with the ongoing pandemic.