Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published March 4, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Dark is out and bright is in, according to experts in kitchen design.

Published March 3, 2020

Group works to eliminate the stigmas of substance abuse

MACOMB COUNTY — In the middle of the afternoon Feb. 12 in Clinton Township, at the headquarters of Families Against Narcotics, nine people stood at easels and jotted down the first words that came to their minds regarding drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, and being in recovery.

Published March 3, 2020

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

Published March 2, 2020

Whitmer speaks of change for Michigan, Macomb County during luncheon

MACOMB COUNTY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a special stop locally to speak during a luncheon hosted by the Macomb County Chamber and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce Feb. 24 at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township.

Published February 28, 2020

Toy, game exhibit comes to MCC

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Remember the carefree days of playing board games with your friends, dressing Barbie in the latest fashions or building a train set with your family?

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 28, 2020

Making Mount Clemens an Art City

MOUNT CLEMENS — Organizers are hoping that a new downtown installation of reproductions from the Detroit Institute of Arts will help Mount Clemens residents fall in love with art.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.

Published February 25, 2020

When metro Detroit went dry

METRO DETROIT — Let’s turn the calendar back 100 years to Jan. 17, 1920. Jazz music is about to take over and it’s time for Americans to say goodbye to their favorite spirits as drinking publicly becomes illegal. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when Prohibition began in the U.S.

Published February 25, 2020

Clinton Township and Mount Clemens vie for zoo's nature center

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS – More than two years after a regional nature center was originally announced, a couple of local communities are hoping to get the project moving in their direction.

Published February 24, 2020

Ice fisherman reportedly drowns in Harrison Twp. canal near Lake St. Clair

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The cause of death of a 27-year-old man who reportedly drowned in a canal near Lake St. Clair is still being determined.

Published February 21, 2020

DIA millage supporters gather in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will decide on whether or not to renew a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published February 21, 2020

MISD enhancement millage on the March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — Come March 10, voters will decide on a Macomb Intermediate School District Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal. The initiative is a 1.9 mill 10-year county-wide millage proposal that will generate funding for Macomb County’s 21 public school districts if it is approve

Mount Clemens Cub Scout Pack 1070 member Jonathan Renaud holds a dog from A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue in Mount Clemens. The pack donated blankets to the rescue earlier this month.

Published February 21, 2020

Local Cub Scouts aid animal rescue, homeless shelter

MOUNT CLEMENS — It was a multifaceted effort for a local Cub Scout group lending a helping hand.

Published February 21, 2020

Harrison Township residents ready to roll at Autorama

DETROIT/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Bruce Kimmen, of Harrison Township, is the owner of Heads Up Racing, in Mount Clemens. He has revamped myriad cars at his shop over the years, with many winning first-place designations in different Autorama classes.

Published February 21, 2020

Woman charged after allegedly abusing her daughters, granddaughter with knife, urine

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Harrison Township woman has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanors after allegedly abusing her daughters and granddaughter.