Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published July 5, 2018

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — The volunteers who organize the Michigan Transit Museum’s Sunday train rides have made a few changes this summer. For one, the organization has restored some trackage, which means the rides have been extended.

Published July 5, 2018

Man killed after shots fired in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A 24-year-old man was killed after shots were fired in the area of Court and Clemens streets in Mount Clemens early this morning.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

Rock concert to benefit Turning Point

MOUNT CLEMENS — Turning Point Macomb, the Mount Clemens-based shelter for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, will benefit from an upcoming rock concert at the Emerald Theatre. Femmes of Rock will perform on Sunday, July 15, at the venue, located at 31 N. Walnut St. in Mount Clemens.

Published July 2, 2018

Bicentennial exhibit looks at city’s, county’s past 200 years

MOUNT CLEMENS — The latest event celebrating local history is going on now at the Anton Art Center, and it’s a big one.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

City, county aglow for 200th

MOUNT CLEMENS — Both Mount Clemens Mayor Barb Dempsey and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel are honored to be leaders in the community during such a monumental year.Read More

Published June 29, 2018

Woman allegedly attacks restaurant owners over food order

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Mount Clemens woman was in the Macomb County Jail at press time after she allegedly violently attacked the owners of a local restaurant because she was not satisfied with her meal.

Joshua Pringle, left, and Garrett McMahan, face charges after one allegedly tricked the other online and nude photos were sent and shared.

Published June 29, 2018

Man charged with accosting a minor; another with harassment

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Harrison Township man was charged June 28 for allegedly sending lewd photos of himself through social media to someone he thought was an underage girl, officials reported.

Published June 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Flyer to be featured on Discovery’s ‘Sticker Shock’

FERNDALE — Last year, Ferndale resident Chris Beltz shared the history of his 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer with our readers as part of C & G Newspapers’ Behind the Wheel series, and now the story of his car is about to reach an even bigger audience on national TV.

Published June 26, 2018

Take steps to protect your pets from heat, anxiety this summer

METRO DETROIT — With a few days having hit highs in the mid-90s before the official start of summer, it’s important to remember that humans aren’t the only ones who feel the effects of the heat — pets do too.

Published June 26, 2018

Stop recycling myths about trash

METRO DETROIT — Lots of researchers say now that making an effort to reduce all of our waste overall is a better approach to cleaning up our planet.

Published June 26, 2018

Macomb County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is warning the public about a recurring phone scam seemingly originating from the sheriff’s main line.

Published June 25, 2018

Gleaners kicks off Hunger Free Summer campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the help of several sponsors, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will again feed children this summer. On June 16, Gleaners kicked off its Hunger Free Summer campaign with games, food and more during an event held at the Emerald Springs Townhomes in Detroit.

Published June 25, 2018

Summer academies return to MCC

MACOMB COUNTY — A number of local high school students are learning more about the professions they are interested in through several summer academies offered at Macomb Community College.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Marine Division rescues a man in Lake St. Clair June 13 after he attempted to swim out and retrieve his personal watercraft after it drifted away.

Published June 22, 2018

Jet skier rescued from Lake St. Clair

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Marine Division rescued a man recently who, in an attempt to retrieve his drifting jet ski, found himself in a spot of trouble in Lake St. Clair.

Published June 22, 2018

Looking Back: Summer of 1919

It’s summertime! Heading for the river or the lake or the park or the beach is nothing new. During the Bath Era of Mount Clemens, locals and visitors alike chose one of a dozen mineral springs establishments to sip the water, eat popcorn, play cards, visit with friends or just listen to the old Victrola.

Published June 22, 2018

Optimists encourage reading with free libraries

MOUNT CLEMENS — Members of the Mount Clemens Optimist Club are encouraging reading and sharing through a little program they’ve literally constructed themselves.