Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published October 30, 2019

Clinton Township board again says ‘no’ to marijuana facilities

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A split vote and an impending ballot proposal have put marijuana proponents and detractors on separate sides of the aisle.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Former Selfridge commander announces candidacy for Congress

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A familiar name in the community has announced his candidacy for Congress.

Published October 25, 2019

Study shows arts community could be in the cards for Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A place where art can bring creative people together: That’s the goal of Artspace, which just concluded that Mount Clemens could be that place in Macomb County.

Published October 25, 2019

Record-high lake levels discussed

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes hit record highs above sea level in 2019, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that high levels can be expected into 2020 as well.

Published October 25, 2019

Mount Clemens skeleton contest returns

MOUNT CLEMENS – After receiving positive feedback last year, a local beautification committee decided to bring back a festive contest.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 18, 2019

Educators hopeful millage initiative will get on ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A group of Macomb County educators have joined together to place an educational millage on the ballot next March.

Published October 18, 2019

Principal duct taped to wall after fundraising challenge met

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The chance for students to tape their principal to the wall was enough incentive to raise around $8,400 through a fundraising challenge set up by their Parent-Teacher Club, or PTC.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

New artwork installed thanks to MCEP program

MOUNT CLEMENS — Looking to inspire imagination and attract visitors to the south side of the city, the Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership is renewing its collaboration with the Midwest Sculpture Initiative to bring new pieces of art to town.

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Mumble is the new rumble in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Thanks to the installation of mumble strips, Macomb County drivers haven’t heard as much “rumbling” on county roads.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.