Macomb County
Recent News About Macomb County
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Macomb County MSU Extension Adulting 101 sessions to build essential life skills
Macomb County Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) will again offer Adulting 101 this summer, with courses on July 12, 19, 26 and August 2.
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Macomb Business Awards returns, marking tenth anniversary of the annual event
Macomb County today announced the annual Macomb Business Awards will be held Thursday, September 22.
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Insect event to teach attendees about starting a collection, types of insects found in Macomb County
Macomb County MSU Extension will host a ‘Starting Your Own Insect Collection’ event geared towards adults and older youth on Tuesday, June 28.
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Letter Carriers’ 30th Annual Food Drive a Success
On Saturday, May 14, Letter Carriers in Macomb County and throughout the country conducted the largest one-day food drive in the world.
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Macomb County receives 12 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced Macomb County as a recipient of 12 Achievement Awards for 2022.
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Macomb County Health Department and community partners launch county-wide health survey
Healthy Macomb, a partnership between the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) and over 20 organizations and agencies in Macomb County, has launched a county-wide survey to collect information on the needs and priorities of community members.
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National Audubon Day marked with launch of The St. Clair-Macomb Birding Trail website
St. Clair and Macomb counties are excited to announce The St. Clair - Macomb Birding Trail website, scmbirdtrail.org, is now live.
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Macomb County sewer projects already using only U.S.-made steel
As the federal government on Monday announced its requirement that projects receiving a portion of the $1.2 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure package must use only steel, iron and other material produced in the United States, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller said the county has made that practice a priority with sewer projects for years.
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Macomb County Urges Motorists to Practice Work Zone Safety
Between state, county and local projects, there will be hundreds of work zones throughout Macomb County this year.
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STD Awareness Week is April 10-16, 2022
Did you know STD’s are at an all-time high for the 6th consecutive year in a row?
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Michigan State University Extension Adulting 101 Sessions Build Essential Life Skills
Back by popular demand, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) is offering Adulting 101 again this spring.
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Building collapse exercise helps Macomb County Technical Rescue Team prepare for emergencies
Macomb County will receive $72 million from the State of Michigan to help fund major infrastructure projects that will improve water quality and reduce the risk of future sewer collapses, sinkholes and basement flooding.
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State must take combined sewer overflows more seriously, Macomb County public works commissioner says
Reacting to a published report of a joint study conducted by Wayne State University’s Healthy Urban Waters program and the University of Florida of water samples pulled from the corridor between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, Miller said more must be done to reduce the amount of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and other compounds from getting into the water.
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Macomb County Wins Award for Green Infrastructure Project
The Macomb County Public Works Office has won the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners’ Innovation and Excellence Award for the green infrastructure retrofit of the Sterling Relief Drain.
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Sewage discharge averted in Macomb County before winter storm
The discharge of combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair from a huge retention basin was averted before and during Thursday’s winter storm because of operational changes made by the Macomb County Public Works Office.
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Up to $25,000 in assistance available for Macomb County homeowners with delinquent property taxes, other emergency housing expenses
County of Macomb Macomb County is now helping individuals wishing to apply for assistance from the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF), a federal program created through the American Rescue Plan of 2021.
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Macomb County’s Goldenberry Adult Dementia Day Center receives accreditation, becomes first program in the country with Montessori Inspired Lifestyle certification
The Macomb County Office of Senior Services, in partnership with the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, is pleased to announce the receipt of a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) accreditation for its Goldenberry facility.
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Local tree and plant sale returns with goal of increasing green canopy in Macomb County
Green Macomb and the Blue Water Conservation District have announced the return of their annual tree and plant sale, an opportunity for the public to purchase young trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, wildflower seed and other fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.
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Outdoor self-paced 5k event to benefit low-income residents in Macomb County facing heat-related emergencies during the winter months
Registration is now open for Macomb Community Action’s 32nd annual Walk for Warmth 2022 (W4W2022), a self-paced 5k event that supports low-income Macomb County residents in need during the winter months.
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Free tax preparation available for Macomb County veterans, income qualified individuals
Macomb County Veterans Services has partnered with Macomb Community Action and the Accounting Aid Society to offer free tax help for local veterans and low-income individuals and families through its IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.