CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If it was not important to us collectively as a nation, the right to free speech would not be a part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on Oct. 14, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved a permit for the installation of fiber internet infrastructure in a 6-0 vote

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — During the Oct. 20 meeting of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees, new policies and approaches for the enforcement of township ordnance code violations were given a unanimous first approval.

MOUNT CLEMENS — After years of talk, deals and paperwork, a highly-anticipated housing project finally got underway on Oct. 10.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 24-26.

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to metro Detroit car shows, the camaraderie between gearheads is on display as much as the classic cars. 

MOUNT CLEMENS — Commissioners made their plans clear regarding funding the city’s next major projects, approving the release of a notice of intent to raise $22 million through capital improvement bonds at the Oct. 6 meeting.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 16-19.

MOUNT CLEMENS — In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for mayor and City Council on Nov. 4. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

METRO DETROIT — Alyssa Slanec describes her daughter as a ball of joy. She also said her daughter has met her cancer diagnosis with strength.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Born out of the success of one community project, a new nonprofit aims to boost more projects around Clinton Township.

METRO DETROIT — The end of the high school football season is near as Week 8 will be the second-to-last game of the season for most teams. This is a popular week for schools to go out of their divisions one last time before the season ends, and it also provides a handful of rivalry games.

METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.

MACOMB COUNTY — During what was ostensibly a review of Macomb County Animal Control activities, County Executive Mark Hackel floated initial ideas for getting the department into a new facility.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College accounting professor Shirley Glass was an instructor at the school for 55 years, encouraging her students to strive for their personal best and also mentoring her colleagues when needed.

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MADISON HEIGHTS — The preliminary examination hearing for a 16-year-old who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when he crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver, went forward Sept. 29.

MACOMB COUNTY — A Port Huron man is facing a 13-count warrant in relation to several home invasions across multiple jurisdictions that occurred on Oct. 6.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Harrison Township hosted its State of the Township address on Sept. 26 before a crowd of local officials and guests who heard about new projects and items that need more attention.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 9-12.