Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published April 5, 2019

L’Anse Creuse teacher takes top film educator award

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — L’Anse Creuse Public Schools teacher Michael Kaufman has a way of molding hardworking students. In his 30-year career as an educator, Kaufman’s ability to motivate students to do their best has been recognized across the state.

Published April 5, 2019

Webcam installation allows live peeks at falcon nest

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bird-watchers can now watch a peregrine falcon live as she prepares her nesting box atop the Old Macomb County Administration Building. The live streaming webcam, the latest launched by EarthCam the week of April 1, overlooks the falcon as it prepares to lay eggs.

Published April 5, 2019

It’s time to ‘step out’ for Turning Point

STERLING HEIGHTS/MOUNT CLEMENS — Get your dancing shoes out and get ready to cut a rug for Turning Point of Macomb’s biggest and most celebrated fundraiser of the year. Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual “Stepping Out with the Stars,” an event that has grown in popularity since its inception so much that this year a new, bigger venue has been lined up.

Published April 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 5-7

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Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published March 29, 2019

Stabbing suspect apprehended after high-speed chase

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a high-speed chase on Interstate 94 during rush hour on March 22 following an alleged stabbing in Mount Clemens.

Published March 29, 2019

Harrison Township awards bid for work at senior center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — While remodeling work continues at the Tucker Senior Center in the kitchen area, township officials have taken it upon themselves to solicit bids to have two aging doors at the center replaced. This latest project comes after township officials and members of the Board of Trustees were informed by some concerned residents in early March that the work to improve the kitchen area left much to be desired.

Published March 29, 2019

National Weather Service offering severe weather training

MACOMB COUNTY — Do you want to know what a cirrus cloud is? What bomb cyclone means? Do you want to learn the difference between a lakeshore flood watch and a lakeshore flood advisory? The National Weather Service will be covering those topics during its free SKYWARN spotter training course in Macomb County this month.

Published March 29, 2019

Township commences search for new fire chief

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The search is on for the next Harrison Township fire chief. On March 25, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Empco to assist in finding “the best chief possible.”

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Macomb County Commissioner Leon Drolet, right, said that as he began digging through checks written by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, a “huge number of red flags” went off.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb County commissioner discusses forfeiture funds

MACOMB COUNTY — Plenty has been said over the last few months about financial records maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

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Published March 25, 2019

Stabbing suspect apprehended after pursuit

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a high speed chase on Interstate 94 during rush hour on March 22 following an alleged stabbing in Mount Clemens.

Published March 22, 2019

Work continues at senior center after renovations

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The work done to improve the kitchen area at the Tucker Senior Center in Harrison Township has gotten mixed reviews. Some have made complaints about issues such as a busted garbage disposal, freezing water pipes, unfinished walls and countertops, mismatched tiles, and rust and burn marks on a new stainless steel restroom grab bar.

Published March 22, 2019

Feasibility study just the start for local art

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Foundation and the Anton Art Center recently received an $18,500 grant award from the DTE Foundation to invite Artspace to the city to conduct a feasibility study for potential future art and life expansion.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

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Published March 20, 2019

Suspect involved in Macomb Township police chase, car crash sentenced

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Mount Clemens woman was sentenced on March 12, half a year after she was arrested for a handful of crimes.

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.