Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published November 4, 2020

Incumbent Wickersham defeats Mekoski in Macomb sheriff race

MACOMB COUNTY — Anthony Wickersham will remain Macomb County sheriff.

Published November 4, 2020

Republicans sweep in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Four Republicans were voted onto Harrison Township’s Board of Trustees on Nov. 3.

Published November 4, 2020

Clinton Township Democrats sweep trustee seats

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees has gone from a 4-3 Democrat edge to a 5-2 advantage following the Nov. 3 election.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

An area political scientist believes that Macomb County has a history of swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates, and as a result, becomes a key Michigan county when presidential candidates need to persuade voters.

Published October 23, 2020

Officials discuss Macomb County, presidential election

MACOMB COUNTY — What do people think about how Macomb County will fare when it comes to the presidential election?

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County offers last round of business grants with federal dollars

MACOMB COUNTY — There is a final call to Macomb County businesses of all sizes: Seize the opportunity to apply for grants while money is still available.

Published October 23, 2020

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Published October 23, 2020

Macomb County’s new public defender aims to provide indigent services

MACOMB COUNTY — Thomas J. Tomko is Macomb County’s new public defender.

Published October 22, 2020

Warren man who assaulted court deputy sentenced

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — A Warren man who assaulted a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputy last year in court was recently sentenced.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 22, 2020

Big crowds, big displays at community ‘Neighbor-Haunt’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, a group of community homeowners are cranking up the fear factor.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 19, 2020

Man alleged to have cut pregnant ex-girlfriend in police station parking lot arrested in West Virginia

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When a pregnant woman went to the Clinton Township Police Department building Oct. 9 in relation to a personal protection order against her ex-boyfriend, he allegedly followed her there and assaulted her in the parking lot, according to police.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”