Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published September 21, 2018

Local school officials, businesses gear up for Manufacturing Day

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 5, more than 70 Macomb County businesses will open up their doors to high school students from the county’s 21 school districts for Manufacturing Day.

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man they allege made threats against current and former Macomb County employees.

Published September 20, 2018

Investigators seek man who made threats against Macomb County employees

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man they allege made threats against current and former Macomb County employees.

Published September 20, 2018

Homeless man hospitalized after assault in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A homeless man remains in critical condition after officials say he was brutally assaulted in downtown Mount Clemens Sept. 18.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 17, 2018

Giant ‘fatberg’ removed from Macomb County sewer line

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents are now becoming familiar with a term that describes the buildup of fats, oils, greases and other non-biodegradable items: “fatberg.”

Published September 17, 2018

Clinton Township, Macomb County partner up for road reconstruction

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon called a recent partnership between the township and Macomb County a “good start” for local road reconstruction.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Published September 14, 2018

Macomb Community College observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY — In the fall of 2014, Anna Marie Smith was in her first semester at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, when she disappeared. Eleven days later, the 18-year-old college student was found in the woods off campus with a suicide note.

Published September 13, 2018

Clinton Township man accused of double homicide arraigned

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Robert Leo Marzejka, 24, of Clinton Township, was arraigned Sept. 10 in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township for his alleged involvement in the deaths of his sister, Danielle Marzejka, 18, and her boyfriend, Seren Bryan, 19.

Published September 13, 2018

Festival of the Senses brings artistic integrity to township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 12th annual Festival of the Senses returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and Sunday, Sept. 23, on the grounds of the Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township.

Published September 13, 2018

ArtParty-ing it up at Anton

MOUNT CLEMENS — Art, food and pianos will be the center of the fun during the Anton Art Center’s 27th annual ArtParty in downtown Mount Clemens Sept. 20.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 13, 2018

Scare up some history on cemetery walk

MACOMB COUNTY — The Crocker House Museum is dedicating its 2018 cemetery walk to Macomb County for its bicentennial year. The walk, which takes place from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Clinton Grove Cemetery, will feature actors portraying some of the county’s most prominent former citizens — each of whom made such a considerable impact on the area that streets were named after them.

Published September 13, 2018

Upcoming town hall to address water contamination

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Macomb County politician is yet again leading the charge to ensure the safe future of the area’s groundwater and drinking water.