Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Published March 8, 2019

Slocum announces retirement

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After 35 years serving the U.S. military, Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, has announced his retirement.

Published March 8, 2019

Fire chief retires after 10 years

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Harrison Township Supervisor Ken Verkest anticipates that upcoming formal discussions with members of the firefighters union will mean they can finally begin their search for a new fire chief.

Published March 8, 2019

Fifth installment in sculpture program eyed for this fall

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Erik and Israel Nordin, of the Detroit Design Center, are back in town, and they have a clear idea of what, and where, the next installment in the Harrison Township Beautification Commission’s sculpture program will be.

Published March 8, 2019

Remembering Gil Demers

WARREN — Gilbert Demers, the founder, publisher and patriarch of the C & G Newspapers family, passed away peacefully Feb. 25 at his home in Florida. His wife, Charlotte, the “C” to his “G,” and his five children were by his side. He was 89.

Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, announced this week that he will be retiring from the military after 35 years of service.

Published March 6, 2019

Slocum announces retirement from Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After 35 years serving the U.S. military, Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base has announced his retirement.

Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

Published March 1, 2019

Harrison Township CDBG funds to benefit Union Lake Road sidewalk

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees has earmarked a majority of its more than $82,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds toward a sidewalk project along Union Lake Road.

Published March 1, 2019

Local broadcasting students honored for work

MOUNT CLEMENS — Those residing in Mount Clemens are familiar with the “Bath City Beat.” The program, run by students and instructors at Mount Clemens High School, has brought to local viewers news and feature stories focusing on the people and places that call the county seat home, along with coverage of regular Mount Clemens City Commission and Mount Clemens Board of Education meetings.

Published March 1, 2019

Macomb County officials at odds over expenditure of forfeiture funds

MOUNT CLEMENS — Trouble is brewing in Macomb County politics as two of the area’s leading elected officials are pointing fingers at each other regarding questionable spending practices.

Published March 1, 2019

Harrison Township finalizes fireworks restrictions

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s official: Residents of Harrison Township now have 18 fewer days per year during which they can celebrate with fireworks. During a Feb. 25 meeting, the township’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved an ordinance overhaul to its long-standing fireworks laws.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.