Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 4, 2019

Secretary reminisces on 50-year journey at Clintondale

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the phrase “Dragon pride” reverberates through the hallways of Clintondale Community Schools, it’s difficult to find someone who exemplified that lifestyle more than Kathy Clayton.

Published January 4, 2019

Robotics team shows tech savvy in rookie year

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Though it only just formed last spring, L’Anse Creuse Middle School-Central’s robotics team, Sir Lancer Bot, made an impressive showing during its maiden season, ultimately qualifying for a run at a state title.

Published January 4, 2019

Macomb County gets help to reduce sewage overflows

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office received a Christmas gift from the state in the form of $3 million to help enhance water quality in Lake St. Clair.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published January 2, 2019

Harrison Township ATM robbery suspect arrested

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At press time, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office was searching for a suspect who robbed an ATM service technician at gunpoint Jan. 2.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

Looking back on a bicentennial year

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — It was a year for the history books. Clinton Township, Mount Clemens and Macomb County all celebrated their 200th birthdays in 2018, and it seemed like there wasn’t a weekend that went by when there wasn’t a celebration of these historic events.

Published December 26, 2018

Macomb County Community Mental Health names new CEO

MACOMB COUNTY — David Pankotai was recently named the chief executive officer of Macomb County Community Mental Health, or MCCMH.

Published December 20, 2018

Two Macomb County Jail inmates overdose, one fatally, on unknown substance

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham reported that two inmates overdosed on an unknown substance while in the Macomb County Jail Dec. 19.

Published December 19, 2018

Teen composer highlights musical performances

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was in middle school when Maxwell Kowal realized his unique talent.

Published December 19, 2018

Local drug treatment program is giving vets new life

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — One small gesture can impact a community’s most vulnerable population. Just ask those involved in the 41-B District Court’s Veterans Treatment Court.

Published December 19, 2018

Mount Clemens man jailed for making threats against deputies

MOUNT CLEMENS — A 48-year-old Mount Clemens man is in the Macomb County Jail facing threat charges stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving sheriff’s deputies.

Published December 19, 2018

State police: Medical issue results in crash at base gate

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police said a man suffered a medical issue, which caused him to crash his vehicle through the gates of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township Dec. 18.

Published December 19, 2018

Cancer survivor recognized for helping others battle

MACOMB COUNTY — Erika Lojko has had her share of ups and downs in recent years, but there has always been one thing that kept her going: her son, Caleb.