Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Published November 9, 2018

Local incumbents retain county, state seats

MACOMB COUNTY — Incumbents in many local races won reelection Nov. 6. Unofficial results show state Rep. Steve Marino, R-Harrison Township, taking 55 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat opponent Laura Winn, who received 44 percent of the vote, to win the state House of Representatives seat for District 24.

Published November 9, 2018

Macomb County welcomes newest citizens

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Nov. 2, 24 people representing 16 countries officially made Michigan, and Macomb County, their home. During an informal ceremony at the Macomb County Administration building in downtown Mount Clemens, the newest citizens finalized the naturalization process to become U.S. citizens by declaring their Oath of Allegiance to the country.

Published November 9, 2018

Anton Art Center to open popular holiday market

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center’s Holiday Market in downtown Mount Clemens will open its door to the public Nov. 16.

Published November 9, 2018

Harrison Township honors veterans with ceremony

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Lt. Col. Donald “Digger” Odell enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 6, 1952. Raised in Pontiac, Odell served until April 1954, when he entered the Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program. He received his commission and wings on Aug. 1, 1955, and became an instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School from 1955-58.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published November 1, 2018

Looking Back: The Emsee Theatre

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — For most people, this is a picture of Cass Avenue, looking toward the old Macomb County building on Gratiot Avenue. For those who have been around a considerable amount of time, this is a picture of the Emsee Theatre.

Published November 1, 2018

L’Anse Creuse grad chosen to discuss climate change in Poland

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A L’Anse Creuse High School-North graduate is among eight U.S. students chosen to attend the 2018 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Poland next month.

Published November 1, 2018

Students get help from local store volunteers to fix up school

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The word “hero” means a lot of things to a lot of people. To Clintondale High School students and staff, the term has led to one thing: happiness.

Published November 1, 2018

Historical skeletons offer a look back in time

MOUNT CLEMENS — During the 1870s, attempts to develop salt wells in Mount Clemens had proved unsuccessful, but resulted in the discovery of the famed mineral waters.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.