Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 24, 2020

Union Lake Road to get more sidewalk fixes due to grant dollars

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On July 13, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a bidder for the south half of a Union Lake Road project.

Published July 24, 2020

Dozens of Mount Clemens companies secure federal loans

MOUNT CLEMENS — Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury Department released which Michigan companies were approved for loans of more than $150,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program, started by the federal government to help keep small businesses open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 24, 2020

Mount Clemens Schools respond to state roadmap

MOUNT CLEMENS — At press time, the first day of the school year for students in Mount Clemens Community Schools is scheduled for Sept. 8.

Published July 24, 2020

Local woman uses art to brighten lives of seniors, patients

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — If art is a form of hope, Harrison Township resident Mary McGaughy has been instilling plenty of it in recent months for some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Published July 24, 2020

County, local clerks prepare for upcoming elections

MACOMB COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic is not stopping county and municipal clerks from properly preparing for the Aug. 4 primary election.

Published July 24, 2020

Recreation and senior programs tweaked to adapt to pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two community-oriented departments in Clinton Township are continually evolving in terms of offering residents the programs and services they have come to know and love.

Published July 24, 2020

Mount Clemens Ice Arena improvements discussed

MOUNT CLEMENS — A couple million dollars of improvements were recently brought up for the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. At a July 6 Mount Clemens City Commission special meeting, discussion keyed in on capital needs for the arena, located at 200 N. Groesbeck Highway. The arena is owned by the city of Mount Clemens.

Published July 23, 2020

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.

Published July 22, 2020

Lights, a door and a good connection are key to working from home

METRO DETROIT — Across the United States, about 5 million employees work from home at least half of the time, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. That number has likely been pushed higher now — at least temporarily, but in some cases permanently — by a shift in the way companies do business in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Shades of Pink fundraiser moves from zoo to Zoom

METRO DETROIT — The nonprofit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, had three weeks to produce a virtual evening of entertainment, fundraising, celebration and support.

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.

Published July 17, 2020

Sterling launches attempt to attract Space Command base

STERLING HEIGHTS/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Sterling Heights is looking to bring the headquarters of the newest military command to Macomb County. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor submitted a nomination to consider Sterling Heights as the headquarters for United States Space Command June 30.

Published July 17, 2020

Army Corps of Engineers to construct sea wall

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Marine Division Boathouse may get some much-needed alleviation this fall. Due to high water levels on Lake St. Clair, a project is in the works between the county and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct about 282 linear feet of sea wall and raise the dock surrounding the boathouse.

Published July 17, 2020

Judge issues opinion in fire retirement system lawsuit

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Macomb County Circuit Court judge’s June 30 opinion has settled a matter that goes back to the end of 2018. Judge Richard Caretti made his ruling in the lawsuit filed by the Harrison Township Fire Retirement System against Harrison Township Treasurer Darrin York, stemming from the moving of about $965,000 in the fire retirement system account.

Published July 17, 2020

Three candidates running for sheriff

MACOMB COUNTY — Much like the August 2016 primary election, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is being challenged by a pair of Republicans.

Published July 17, 2020

Candidates to face off in District 31 primary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Bill Sowerby, Michelle Robertson, Austin Negipe and Lisa Valerio-Nowc will vie for a chance to represent District 31 in Lansing this November.