Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published May 3, 2018

‘Guardians’ honored for keeping county safe

MOUNT CLEMENS — Thirteen Macomb County first responders and military members were honored May 1 for their services during a National Loyalty Day ceremony in Mount Clemens.

Published May 3, 2018

Camera reportedly found in Clinton Township gym changing room

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Police Department has issued a felony warrant for a man who allegedly had a camera in the women’s changing room of a local gym.

Published May 2, 2018

1969 Firebird convertible is fun on four wheels

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four years ago, Shelby Township resident Ken Savage was on the hunt for a 1960s convertible muscle car.

Published May 2, 2018

Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published April 30, 2018

Rizzo gets prison time in corruption case

METRO DETROIT — Following years of corruption that spread throughout and beyond Macomb County, Charles “Chuck” B. Rizzo was sentenced April 23 to 66 months behind bars.

Published April 28, 2018

President Trump touts bringing back auto jobs, supporting farmers in visit to metro Detroit

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump believes he has made moves since he took office last year that have been beneficial to metro Detroit voters, and now he is asking them to hit the polls this year to get more Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Published April 26, 2018

MCC renewal and restoration millage on May 8 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — In 2000, Macomb County residents approved a 20-year property tax millage to benefit Macomb Community College’s operating expenses.

Published April 26, 2018

Houses of Worship tour celebrates bicentennial, diversity

MOUNT CLEMENS — A group of churches in Mount Clemens have come together to host a free event to celebrate the city’s bicentennial as well as its diversity.

Published April 26, 2018

Volunteers clean up for Earth Day

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Donning bright yellow vests, nearly 30 volunteers spread out along Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township on April 21 in a combined effort to clean up their hometown.

Published April 26, 2018

North teacher named Educator of the Year

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A L’Anse Creuse High School-North creative writing teacher was recently named Creative Writing Educator of the Year for her enduring effort to foster both creativity and confidence in students.

Published April 26, 2018

‘Mr. L’Anse Creuse’ Frederick Pankow dies at 93

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The L’Anse Creuse community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved former leaders. Frederick V. Pankow died April 11. He was 93.

Published April 26, 2018

Mount Clemens Farmers Market returns May 5

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Farmers Market is returning for its 39th year on May 5.

Published April 25, 2018

Westbound Interstate 696 closures to begin April 27

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced April 20 that the Interstate 696 construction project closures will begin at 9 p.m. April 27.

Published April 25, 2018

Get the details on auto detailing

METRO DETROIT — Sometimes the little details matter, and getting the specifics behind the best auto detailing package for your car or truck is no different.

Published April 24, 2018

International cuisines aren’t as scary as they seem

METRO DETROIT — We asked around to find out what international cuisines people were most afraid to try, and then we pressed the experts for what menu selections are best to start with for newbies.

Published April 24, 2018

Officials warn to avoid wounding oak trees to prevent oak wilt

METRO DETROIT — Officials say that oak wilt, caused by an invasive fungus spread by beetles attracted to fresh-cut sap, is exploding through Michigan, and now is the peak time to take preventative measures to save oak trees.

From left, C & G staff members Mike Koury, Nick Mordowanec, Sarah Wojcik, K. Michelle Moran, Terry Oparka and Jason Clancy display their certificates after earning awards at the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter’s annual Excellence in Journalism competition April 18.

Published April 24, 2018

C & G staff earns 14 awards from SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter handed out 14 awards to C & G Newspapers staffers at its annual Excellence in Journalism competition.

Published April 20, 2018

Scientists discuss quake that rattled metro Detroit

No, that wasn’t a semi dodging a pothole that shook your house April 19. It was an earthquake. According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit Amherstberg, Ontario, just after 8 p.m. April 19. Amherstberg is about 30 miles south of Windsor.

Published April 19, 2018

Art center offering free programs to people with Alzheimer’s, dementia

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center is offering a series of free art workshops this spring and summer to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.