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		2008	Previous years
	12/29/2008	Macomb County Health Department offers free radon testing kits (REL08-127) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. –The Macomb County Health Department offers free radon test kits, radon prevention information and suggest that residents check their homes in January – National Radon Action Month.
	12/23/2008	Macomb County 2009 dog licenses now on sale (REL08-126) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Buying a 2009 dog license means neither the authorities, or your dog will have a bone to pick with you.
	12/15/2008	Work out overdue child support, or spend holiday time in the slammer (REL08-125) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Friend of the Court urges parents who are seriously behind with child support payments to work out a solution immediately or face arrest just before the holidays.
	12/11/2008	Macomb County offices closed for Christmas and New Year's (ADV08-017) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday.
	12/8/2008	Macomb County Animal Shelter announces holiday hours (REL08-124) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Animal Shelter will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
	11/24/2008	Macomb County schools encouraged to go Green (REL08-123) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County schools now have an official way to proclaim their devotion to a cleaner environment and energy efficiency by joining the Michigan Green Schools Program.
	11/18/2008	Vigil set to recognize homeless who died this year (REL08-122) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A candlelight vigil is planned in Warren to recognize homeless people who have died this year.
	11/14/2008	Vaccinations still available for flu season's peak time (REL08-121) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The flu season’s most infectious days are fast approaching and The Macomb County Health Department is offering flu vaccine to protect residents from illness.
	11/13/2008	Macomb county offices closed for Thanksgiving (ADV08-016) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving.
	11/10/2008	Is your check waiting? Find out at www.macombcountymi.gov (REL08-120) Nearly $312,000-worth of federal government checks are waiting to be claimed by 501 current or former Macomb County residents who didn’t get them in the mail because of incorrect addresses.
	11/7/2008	Commissioners Flynn and Slinde complete training for mental health board (REL08-119) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Two Macomb County commissioners completed governance and leadership training to enhance their effectiveness as members of the Community Mental Health Services Board.
	10/29/2008	Macomb County awarded SmartZone to spur emerging businesses, jobs (REL08-118) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County’s new business incubator got a big boost earlier this month when state officials awarded the enterprise one of only three new and highly coveted SmartZones.
	10/28/2008	Health Department has computer collection starting Nov. 5 (REL08-117) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – People wanting to get rid of old computer equipment and keep harmful materials out of landfills and groundwater can safely turn it into the Macomb County Health Department for recycling in early November.
	10/28/2008	Macomb County offices closed for Veterans Day (ADV-015) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
	10/21/2008	Macomb County offices closed for Election Day (ADV08-014) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Election Day.
	10/14/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Warren (REL08-116) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Jon Switalski will coordinate a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Warren.
	10/14/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Roseville (REL08-115) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Betty Slinde will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Roseville.
	10/14/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Fraser (REL08-114) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Kathy Tocco will coordinate a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Fraser.
	10/14/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Macomb Township (REL08-113) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Keith Rengert will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Macomb Township.
	10/14/2008	Macomb County Library hosts Teddy Bear Storytimes (REL08-112) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library has 30-minute Teddy Bear Storytime sessions in November for children age 5 and younger.
	10/10/2008	Opening of Macomb Orchard Trail bridge links east with west (REL08-111) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A ceremony Saturday, Oct. 11, officially opens a $2.2 million Macomb Orchard Trail bridge that provides safe passage over the M-53 freeway and links the trail’s east and west segments.
	10/9/2008	Macomb Circuit judge chosen to evaluate jury reforms (REL08-110) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Michigan Supreme Court has recently selected Macomb County Circuit Judge David Viviano to participate in a pilot project to study and implement reforms to the state’s jury system.
	10/8/2008	Medicare D drug program help offered by Macomb Senior Citizen Services (REL08-109) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens can get help researching and/or enrolling in the 2009 Medicare D prescription drug plans.
	10/7/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Sterling Heights (REL08-108) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Sue Rocca will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Sterling Heights.
	10/7/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Eastpointe (REL08-107) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Phillip DiMaria will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Eastpointe.
	10/7/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Warren (REL08-106) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Joan Flynn will host a Senior Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 20, in Warren.
	10/6/2008	Free Children's Health Fair coming Oct. 18 (REL08-105) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County children seeking some fall-time fun are invited to the Macomb Community College’s Sports & Expo Center in Warren as more than 50 healthcare and public service organizations team up for the free annual Children’s Health Fair.
	10/2/2008	Book discussion set at Macomb County Library on Oct. 16 (REL09-104) CLINTON TONWSHIP, Mich. – People can talk about the chilling mystery novel “A Cold Day in Paradise” at an upcoming book discussion.
	10/2/2008	Free paper shredding, medication disposal for Macomb County seniors (REL08-0103) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens can conveniently and securely dispose of unwanted medications and sensitive personal information at a free document shredding and medication collection event in Clinton Township.
	10/2/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Clinton Township (REL08-102) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioners Paul Gieleghem and Carey Torrice will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in Clinton Township.
	10/2/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for St. Clair Shores (REL08-101) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Sarah Roberts will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in St. Clair Shores.
	10/1/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Chesterfield Township (REL08-100) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Kathy Vosburg will host a Senior Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 10, in Chesterfield Township.
	10/1/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Utica (REL08-099) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Philis DeSaele will host a Senior Outreach Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Utica.
	9/29/2008	Help with economic stimulus payments offered to senior citizens, veterans (REL08-098) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens and veterans who have not applied for a federal economic stimulus check can get expert assistance before the Oct. 15 deadline at an upcoming event.
	9/29/2009	Macomb County offices closed on Columbus Day (ADV013-08) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Monday, Oct. 13, to observe Columbus Day.
	9/26/2008	Resource fair coming to Sterling Heights (REL08-097) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Current members of the armed forces, veterans and family members can learn about benefits and services, and get other helpful information at an upcoming resource fair.
	9/26/2008	Macomb County offers Law Enforcement Academy for Seniors (REL08-096) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Registrations are being accepted for the “Law Enforcement Academy for Seniors,” a five-week series of classes to educate seniors on the workings of the Macomb County Sheriff's Office and its different divisions.
	9/24/2008	Rosco the Clown brings excitement to the Macomb County Library (REL08-095) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Rosco the Clown brings his traveling reading and magic show to the Macomb County Library at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
	9/24/2008	Public invited to find out how to prepare for emergencies (REL08-094) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Adults may learn lifesaving tips on how to survive various disasters, how to make their home safer and children may get a kick out of seeing emergency response vehicles up close at an all-day emergency preparedness event.
	9/22/2008	Senior Outreach Day scheduled for Harrison Township (REL08-093) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department and County Commissioner Dana Camphous-Peterson host a Senior Outreach Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 6, in Harrison Township.
	9/19/2008	Benefit for Macomb Food Program planned in Sterling Heights (REL08-092) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Commissioners Jon Switalski of Warren and David Flynn of Sterling Heights invite everyone to help feed those in need.
	9/18/2008	Flu vaccine available Sept. 29 at Macomb County clinics (REL08-091) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department offers flu vaccine beginning Monday, Sept. 29, at its Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores health centers. The shots are $15 for adults and children age 6 months and older.
	9/17/2008	Open houses at Adult Day Service centers in St. Clair Shores, Clinton Twp. (REL08-090) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Open houses are planned at Macomb County’s Adult Day Service centers in St. Clair Shores and Clinton Township to show how the program offers therapeutic care for senior citizens and a guilt-free respite for caregivers.
	9/16/2008	Macomb County Senior Citizen Services, Probate Court to answer questions (REL08-089) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Four upcoming events will help Macomb County senior citizens learn about programs and services offered by the Senior Citizen Services Department and the Macomb County Probate Court.
	9/10/2008	Patrick Daniels is 2008 Michigan Veteran of the Year (REL08-088) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Patrick Daniels, member of the Macomb County Veterans Service Commission, was selected to be the 2008 Michigan Veteran of the Year.
	9/8/2008	Commissioner Joan Flynn re-appointed to two NACo committees (REL08-087) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Commissioner Joan Flynn of Warren was re-appointed to serve on two committees of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and was honored for her previous service to the organization.
	9/8/2008	Macomb County Library hosts free, fall story times (REL08-086) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute Story Time sessions for babies, toddlers and tots this fall.
	8/22/2008	Three Alexander Macomb Awards given for local history preservation (REL08-085) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Historical Commission honored Patricia Hallman of Shelby Township, Bellview Elementary School (East Detroit Public Schools) in Eastpointe and General Motors Corporation for their work in preserving local history.
	8/18/2008	Macomb County offices closed for Labor Day (ADV08-012) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – All Macomb County government business offices and courts will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.
	6/18/2008	Macomb County wins award for promoting healthy employee lifestyles (REL08-084) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County has won the Start! Fit-Friendly Platinum Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the second year in a row.
	8/12/2008	Senior Citizen Services, Probate Court holds informational seminar (REL08-082) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens can learn about programs offered by Senior Citizen Services, and the role of the Macomb County Probate Court at an upcoming event in Warren.
	8/12/2008	Free CarFit Safety Program offered at Freedom Hill on Aug. 27 (REL08-081) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Drivers age 65 and older can get a fast, comprehensive evaluation of how well they fit in their vehicle at a free Carfit Safety Program on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
	8/8/2008	Macomb County may seek millage to help veterans (REL08-081) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County voters may be asked to approve a .04-mill increase in property taxes for five years to improve services for a rapidly increasing population of military veterans.
	8/7/2008	Macomb County Library hosts basic astronomy program (REL08-080) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Warren Astronomy Association will present an astronomy program for people with disabilities and their families.
	8/6/2008	Hazardous waste collection in Washington Twp. on Aug. 23 (REL08-079) WASHINGTON TWP., Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department is conducting a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 23 at the Washington Township Municipal Offices, 57900 Van Dyke Ave. north of 26 Mile Road in Washington Township.
	7/30/2008	Veterans Service Commission still has vacancies (REL08-078) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Men and women veterans are encouraged to apply for two open positions on the Macomb County Veterans Service Commission.
	7/24/2008	Prescription help offered for qualifying Macomb County senior citizens (REL08-077) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens age 60 and older are invited to meet with professionals in St. Clair Shores to see if they qualify for low-cost or free medications through the Prescription Resource Network (PRN).
	7/16/2008	Veterans Service Commission seeks members (REL08-76) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Veterans Service Commission of Macomb County seeks applications from veterans with an honorable discharge from military service to fill two open positions on the commission.
	7/15/2008	“What's the Buzz” at Macomb County Library (REL08-075) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Children can learn about the world of honeybees and their importance to the environment at a free program at the Macomb County Library.
	7/15/2008	Passport fair, county clerk’s mobile office in Clinton Township (REL08-074) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A July 23 event sponsored by Macomb County Senior Citizen Services will make it easy for any qualified U.S. citizen to apply for a passport or passport card.
	7/9/2008	Senior Citizen Services seeks Focus: HOPE clients (REL08-073) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Income-eligible, homebound senior citizens are invited to contact the Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department to see if they qualify for a monthly distribution of non-perishable food.
	7/7/2008	“Going Buggy” at Macomb County Library (REL08-072) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Children can see bugs of all types up close when Doug Spiller brings the best of his “Going Buggy” insect collection to the Macomb County Library.
	7/7/2008	Partners seek SmartZone designation for Macomb County business incubator (REL08-071) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County advanced its plans for a jobs-creating business incubator by partnering with Sterling Heights and Oakland University to apply for one of three new SmartZones in Michigan.
	6/27/2008	“Creepy Crawler” program at Macomb County Library (REL08-070) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Come see hissing cockroaches and giant centipedes at the “Creepy Crawler” program at the Macomb County Library, 16480 Hall Road near Garfield Road, Clinton Township.
6/20/2008	Macomb County offices closed for Independence Day (ADV08-069) Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
6/20/2008	Macomb County’s award-winning programs are Top 10 nationally, #2 in Mich. (REL08-068) Macomb County showed that innovation driven by taxpayer needs is more important than the size of your budget or population when it comes to earning “Achievement Awards” from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
6/19/2008	Macomb County Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers (REL08-067) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to frail, homebound senior citizens in Clinton Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores and Warren.
6/13/2008	Volunteers needed to sort food donations (REL08-066) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb Food Program seeks volunteers to help sort more than a quarter million pounds of food it received from the annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive on May 10.
6/12/2008	25th annual Older American Festival comes to Freedom Hill (REL08-065) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County seniors are invited to the 25th annual Older American Festival to enjoy a day of music, dancing, food, raffles and more.
6/12/2008	County Commissioner Phil DiMaria chairs Wigs4Kids board (REL08-064) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – County Commissioner Phil DiMaria of Eastpointe was elected to the advisory board for the non-profit group Wigs4Kids and will serve as board chairman.
6/11/2008	Household hazardous waste collection in Mount Clemens (REL08-063) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department is hosting a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the department’s parking lot, 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.
5/10/2008	Rosco the Clown at Macomb County Library (REL08-62) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Rosco the Clown brings his musical and magical show for children age 5 and younger to Macomb County Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
6/9/2008	Learn how to care for your lawn and yard at the Macomb County Library (REL08-061) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Learn about lawn fertilization, choosing the right plants for the right location, and pest management.
6/9/2008	Summer reading, drum circle and story times at Macomb County Library (REL08-060) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A rousing drum circle will help the Macomb County Library kick off its summer reading program with a bang.
6/6/2008	Macomb County seeks comments on Justice Assistance Grant (REL08-059) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The public is invited to review and offer comments on an application for a 2008 Justice Assistance Grant submitted by Macomb County and the Warren Police Department.
5/23/2008	Seniors may get legal information at first legal forum event (REL08-058) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens are invited to get free legal information at the first-ever Senior Legal Forum event scheduled for Thursday, June 5.
5/23/2008	“Hemingway on Stage” at the Macomb County Library (REL08-057) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Macomb County residents are invited to spend an evening with Ernest Hemingway as Brian Gordon Sinclair portrays the author through stories and tales.
5/23/2008	First Older Michiganians Rally set for May 30 at Freedom Hill (REL08-056) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens can join together to push for better housing choices and more affordable healthcare options.
5/20/2008	Macomb County recognized for serving small-business clients (REL08-055) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Two Macomb County employees and a volunteer were honored today for helping launch and support hundreds of small businesses.
5/19/2008	New NACo prescirption card offers discount at no cost to the county (REL08-054) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County introduces a new discount card program to help people cope with the high price of prescription drugs.
5/15/2008	Household hazardous waste collection in Richmond Township (REL08-053) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department and Richmond Township are conducting a household hazardous waste collection from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31.
5/15/2008	Macomb County Library has book discussions for Great Michigan Read (REL08-052) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library scheduled two discussion sessions on Ernest Hemingway’s “The Nick Adams Stories,” the book selected for the first Great Michigan Read program.
5/14/2008	Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has 25th anniversary (REL08-051) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped celebrates its 25th anniversary with three programs on Tuesday, June 3.
5/8/2008	Prescription help offered for qualifying Macomb County senior citizens (REL08-050) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens are invited to meet with professionals to see if they qualify for free or low-cost medications through the Prescription Resource Network (PRN).
5/2/2008	Macomb County Health Department changes evening clinic hours (REL08-049) MOUNT CLEMENS Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department has reduced its evening hours of operation at its St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Warren clinics.
5/1/2008	Household hazardous waste collection in Warren (REL08-048) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department and the City of Warren are conducting a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10.
4/25/2008	May postal food drive, rally to aid Macomb Food Program to feed the hungry (REL08-047) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The 16th annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and U.S. Postal Service Food Drive is coming soon to Macomb County.
4/24/2008	Four free genealogy classes at Macomb County Library (REL08-046) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering four free classes on how to use a computer to research ancestors.
4/21/2008	Commission on Women members selected for first-ever term (REL08-045) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has appointed 26 volunteers who will comprise the first Macomb County Commission on Women. LIST OF COMMISSION ON WOMEN MEMBERS
4/17/2008	Discussion about digital TV change scheduled at library (REL08-044) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering a free program to clear up any static about next year’s switch to digital broadcast signals.
4/17/2008	Free paper shredding, medicine disposal for Macomb County senior citizens (REL08-043) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County seniors can safely dispose of unwanted medication and have confidential documents shredded at a disposal event in Clinton Township.
4/16/2008	Macomb County animal adoption services go digital (REL08-042) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Animal Shelter just made it easier for animal lovers to connect with the perfect pet by offering a powerful online search tool.
4/11/2008	Macomb County hosts annual public auction (REL08-041) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Whether you need a car, a chopper, circular saw, digital camera, jewelry or a fire engine there will be one-stop shopping at Macomb County’s annual auction sale.
4/11/2008	“Let’s Get Organized at Home” program at Macomb County Library (REL08-040) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People can get professional tips for spring cleaning at the “Let’s Get Organized at Home” program at the Macomb County Library.
4/11/2008	Family birding program at Macomb County Library (REL08-039) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Families can flock to a free program at the Macomb County Library that will teach people how to identify birds.
4/11/2008	People may dispose computers, unwanted medication, other hazardous waste (REL08-038) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – People looking to get rid of old computer equipment, unwanted medication or household hazardous waste can drop it off at a collection event in Armada and do their part to help protect water supplies.
4/8/2008	Macomb County selected to receive brownfield grants (REL08-037) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County will receive two grants totaling $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess brownfield sites for hazardous substances and petroleum contamination so the property might be reused.
4/4/2008	Crime victim seminar to be held in Clinton Township (REL08-036) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens can learn how to protect themselves against scams and caregiver abuse by attending a seminar during Crime Victims Rights Week.
4/2/2008	Macomb County Library offering information on economic stimulus rebate (REL08-035) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People may stop in at the Macomb County Library to get a free informational packet about the economic stimulus rebate.
4/2/2008	Macomb County library hosts spring story times (REL08-034) CLINTON TOWNSHIP – The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute story time sessions for babies, toddlers and tots in April.
3/25/2008	Community family resource fair scheduled for Eastpointe (REL08-032) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A family resource fair featuring several county services available for people of all ages will be held in Eastpointe.
3/31/2008	Board of Commissioners to honor outstanding volunteers (REL08-030) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will honor more than 50 of the county’s most outstanding volunteers at the 19th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony.
3/18/2008	Macomb County Library hosts "Investor Education @ Your Library" (REL08-028) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People can learn about the fundamentals of financial investing at a free seminar at the Macomb County Library in Clinton Township.
3/18/2008	New brochure series promotes diversity awareness in Macomb County (REL08-027) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County is launching a new series of brochures to help businesses understand the mosaic of cultures in the county and how being aware of diversity can help their bottom line.
3/14/2008	New Macomb County discount drug card available soon (REL08-026) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A new discount prescription drug card available free of charge to all Macomb County residents, regardless of age, was approved by the Senior Citizen Services Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
3/11/2008	Macomb County help keeps drugs from drinking water (REL08-025) The Macomb County Health Department has kept more than 1,400 pounds of pharmaceutical waste from entering Southeastern Michigan’s drinking water supply over the past three years.
3/10/2008	Free tax advice for senior citizens (REL08-024) ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A free tax advice program in Roseville will help senior citizens with any questions they may have.
3/10/2008	Macomb County offices to close early for Good Friday (REL08-023) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will CLOSE at noon Friday, March 21, for Good Friday.
2/29/2008	Senior citizens can learn how to avoid becoming a victim (REL08-022) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens who enroll in a program Thursday, March 13, can learn 10 ways to protect themselves from getting fleeced.
2/29/2008	Conservation committee to recommend energy savings (REL08-021) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – An Energy Conservation Committee created by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners aims to slash energy costs for county government buildings.
2/22/2008	Two free genealogy classes at Macomb County Library (REL08-020) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering two free classes on how to use a computer to research ancestors.
2/20/2008	My Bedbugs program coming to Macomb County Library (REL08-019) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A character from the PBS series My Bedbugs is coming to the Macomb County Library to meet and read to children.
2/15/2008	Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers for special emergency food box delivery (REL08-018) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Community Services Agency (MCCSA) needs volunteers to deliver emergency food boxes on Saturday, March 15, to homebound senior citizens who receive Meals on Wheels.
2/15/2008	Chairman William Crouchman presents 2008 State of the County, March 18 (REL08-017) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chairman William Crouchman will present the annual State of Macomb County address on Tuesday, March 18.
2/14/2008	UPDATED: Passport fair on Feb. 21 at VerKuilen Building in Clinton Township (REL08-016) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Feb. 21 event sponsored by Macomb County Senior Citizen Services will make it easy for any qualified U.S. citizen to apply for a passport or passport card.
2/4/2008	Closure notice for Presidents Day (ADV08-014) Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 18, to observe Presidents Day.
2/1/2008	Get free radon test kits at Macomb County Health Department (REL08-013) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County residents can get free kits to test whether their home has potentially dangerous levels of cancer-causing radon gas.
2/1/2008	MCCSA Walk for Warmth raises funds to heat homes (REL08-012) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Community Services Agency (MCCSA) seeks walkers and donations for its 18th annual Walk for Warmth. Funds raised assist low-income families, individuals and senior citizens facing heat shut off or those in need of furnace repair or replacement.
1/31/2008	UPDATED (extended deadline): Board of Commissioners seeks volunteers to honor (REL08-011) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is looking for nominations of county residents who made a difference in the community by giving their talents and time to volunteer. See news release, volunteer nomination criteria and volunteer application by clicking on link above.
1/30/2008	Free hearing and vision screening for Macomb County children (REL08-010) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Community Health, is offering free hearing and vision screening for children entering kindergarten in the 2008-09 school year.
1/29/2008	Macomb County's Prescription Resource Network saves $335,000 (REL08-009) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Eligible Macomb County residents like Heinz and Joyle Schmitt of Mount Clemens saved thousands of dollars in prescription drug costs by participating in the Prescription Resource Network (PRN).
1/23/2008	Macomb County Library hosts spring story times (REL08-008) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute Story Time sessions for babies, toddlers and tots in February and March.
1/22/2008	Macomb County Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers (REL08-007) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to frail, homebound senior citizens in Clinton Township, Fraser, New Haven, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores and Warren.
1/17/2008	Canine Capers at Macomb County Library (REL08-006) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Children ages 5 to 12 will learn how to teach their dog new tricks and also get pet safety tips at the Canine Capers event at the Macomb County Library.
1/16/2008	Dementia education and discussion group set to meet (REL08-005) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Support is available for friends and family members of adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related illness.
1/8/2008	Grants help support rental housing for homeless around county (REL08-004) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded grants totaling $772,253 to Macomb County Continuum of Care. The grants will allow the Continuum of Care to provide housing and services for homeless people through its 2007 Homeless Assistance Program.
1/4/2008	New, extended hours for toy testing Jan. 11 at Freedom Hill (REL08-002) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department event offering free lead-content testing for toys now has expanded hours so parents can have toys checked early in the morning before work.
1/4/2008	Volunteers needed to help with homeless event (REL08-001) MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Homeless Coalition and Macomb County Continuum of Care are looking for volunteers to assist at a Community Connection Day for the homeless.
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