Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

An early morning fatal car crash shut down the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Groesbeck Highway May 8. Police believe the deceased driver was speeding and may have spotted a squad car before crashing into another vehicle and utility pole.

Published May 9, 2019

Police: Speeding driver dies after crash, rollover in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was driving at reportedly high speed collided with another vehicle in the early morning hours of May 8.

Published May 8, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 6, 2019

Police looking for suspect who crashed car, stabbed man in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, police were investigating an incident involving a car crash and a bloody knife.

Residents in the area of Lakeshore Drive and Riverdale Street fill sandbags in an effort to save their homes from the rising water levels on May 3.

Published May 4, 2019

Harrison Township declares state of emergency

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — With the lake levels continuing to rise, Harrison Township officials have declared a state of emergency.

Published May 2, 2019

Macomb County Probate Court moving to downtown Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Probate Court and operations will begin business at its new home in downtown Mount Clemens starting May 13.

Published May 2, 2019

Saving the manatees, hundreds of miles away

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Why save the manatee in a state where there’s nary a one for some 1,500 miles? “The manatee doesn’t live anywhere around here, but the environmental issues are a global problem,” said Lesley Argiri, a biology teacher at L’Anse Creuse High School and the founder of the Save the Manatee 5K, an annual fundraiser held at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. “Kids have to be aware of what’s going on worldwide.”

Published May 2, 2019

State funds would improve outdoor recreation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Money from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, or NRTF, will support projects for 2019, including three projects in Macomb County.

Published May 2, 2019

Macomb County Sheriff's Office corrections deputies facing criminal charges

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office announced on May 2 that two of its corrections deputies are facing criminal charges stemming from separate incidents that took place inside the Macomb County Jail.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Macomb Business Awards winners recognized

MACOMB COUNTY — Winners of the Macomb Business Awards were announced April 23 at the Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center in Sterling Heights.

Published April 30, 2019

Selfridge Air National Guard Base to conduct military exercises this week

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Exercises are being conducted at Selfridge Air National Guard Base this week, and may include the use of sirens, loudspeakers, and simulated gunfire, according to an April 30 press release. Residents or those in the area near the base may be able to hear some of the sounds as a result of this exercise.

Published April 30, 2019

Lake levels nearing historic highs, flooding concerns rise around Lake St. Clair

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake levels are reaching historic highs, and experts say those levels are projected to increase during the month of May.