Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 30, 2018

Looking Back: The Barney family

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Barneys were among the first residents of Harrison Township to settle on one of the islands at the end of South River Road.

Published November 30, 2018

Jingle Journey lands in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — Eat, sing, meet Santa, get creative and delight your love of trains during the Mount Clemens Jingle Journey this weekend. This annual event, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9, will have something for the entire family, said participant and organizer Kim Parr, director of the Crocker House Museum and the Macomb County Historical Society.

Published November 30, 2018

Artists sought for playful pieces in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — Attention, artists: Mount Clemens wants you to create inspirational pieces that spark fun and play up the city’s history and connection to the Clinton River.

Published November 30, 2018

Doctor waives examination in jail sexual assault case

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — A former Macomb County Jail doctor facing charges that he had inappropriate sexual relations with three female inmates waived his right to a preliminary examination Nov. 26.

Published November 30, 2018

Annual Christmas Walk set to inspire

MOUNT CLEMENS — Need a little inspiration this holiday season? Check out how some local historical homeowners are decking their halls during the Bath City Association’s annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 6.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 23, 2018

Parkway Plaza sold via auction for more than $2 million

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Often deemed an eyesore, Parkway Plaza may soon be receiving a physical facelift.

Published November 23, 2018

Veterans rehabilitation center finds home at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township is now the home of the Eisenhower Veteran Care Transition Center, which will provide both residential rehabilitation and reintegration programs to veterans in need.

Published November 23, 2018

Historical steam engine returns home to Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A historical steam engine that once played a role in the city’s bath houses has returned to Mount Clemens.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

A house fire on Memory Lane in Harrison Township Nov. 13 claimed the life of a family’s dog. Fire investigators say they’re close to determining the cause of the blaze.

Published November 20, 2018

Family pet perishes in Harrison Township fire

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The cause of a Nov. 13 house fire that claimed the life of a family’s pet dog remained under investigation last week.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus make their way down Main Street during the 2017 Macomb County Santa Parade in downtown Mount Clemens. They’ll be appearing again in this year’s parade on Nov. 17.

Published November 15, 2018

Macomb County Santa Parade returns to Mount Clemens Nov. 17

MOUNT CLEMENS — It’ll be Christmastime in Mount Clemens when the 43rd annual Macomb County Santa Parade hits downtown streets Nov. 17.

Published November 15, 2018

Local hospital honored for cardiovascular capabilities

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb Hospital was ewcently named to the nationwide list of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, part of the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals national benchmark series.

Published November 15, 2018

Macomb County commissioners pass 2019 budget

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Nov. 8, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners approved the balanced fiscal year 2019 budget of $769 million, $246.4 million of which is general fund dollars.