Mark Hackel

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

Tune in to WJR Radio today from noon to 2 p.m. I’ll be guest hosting Focus with Paul W. Smith, and we’ve got a great lineup of guests joining me to talk about what’s happening across our region.

We’ll cover our Great Lakes, Detroit Zoo millage, regional economic development, Turning Point and their mission, Lake St. Clair fishing, Selfridge Mission Next, the Romeo Peach Festival and Macomb County’s first-ever Woofstock.

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08/23/2026

On Saturday, August 22, family and friends gathered at Blossom Heath Park in St. Clair Shores to celebrate an extraordinary milestone, Pat's 100th birthday!

Pat was born and raised in Detroit and graduated from St. Philip Neri High School before attending Marygrove College, where she graduated in 1948. Getting there took some determination; Pat had to take four buses to get to college. The oldest of four children, Pat grew up with her brother, Frank, and sisters, Kathleen and Mary Ellen. Her sister Mary Ellen is now 90 years old. Of all the milestones and memories from her first 100 years, Pat says one of her greatest accomplishments is also one of her proudest: raising her six children.

Over the years, Pat has enjoyed painting, singing and playing cards, and she still enjoys a good game of cards today. Of all the places she has traveled, Ireland remains her favorite. And when you've reached 100, people naturally want to know your secret to longevity.

Pat's advice is pretty simple: Enjoy plenty of ice cream and drink lots of hot water.

Reaching 100 years old is something truly special. It's not just about the number of years, but the family, friendships, experiences and memories that fill those years.

Happy 100th Birthday, Pat! It was an honor to help celebrate this incredible milestone with you and officially welcome you to the Macomb 100 Club! 🎂

08/21/2026

Today, we stopped by to celebrate Eclipse Mold in Chesterfield Township, MI, a family-owned manufacturer that has grown from a small tool shop in 1976 into a $50 million company employing 225 people across three Macomb County facilities.

With more than 75 million parts produced each year, Eclipse Mold continues to prove that quality, innovation and keeping your word are the foundation of lasting success.

“If it’s not good, it doesn’t leave the building.”

From concept to creation, no one does it better than Macomb County manufacturers. Congratulations to the entire Eclipse Mold team on 50 years!

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08/21/2026

WOOFSTOCK IS COMING!

Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at Freedom Hill County Park
A FREE afternoon of live music, adoptable pets, vendors, food trucks, pet contests, giveaways, the First Responder Adoptable Pet Runway and much more!

Cool tee-shirts like the one I am wearing in this video will be available for purchase as well with the proceeds going directly to Macomb County Animal Control to help care for the animals while they are with us.

Bring your dog, bring your friends and come celebrate the pets that make our homes and our community so special.

Thank you, sponsors: Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce and Pet Supplies Plus

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08/20/2026

The tradition continues!

Today, “The Old Crowd” gathered in Downtown Mount Clemens for its annual parade. Founded in 1880, this exclusive civic club is Michigan’s oldest continuous social club and meets just once a year, on the third Thursday of August.

A Mount Clemens tradition unlike any other!

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08/20/2026

Big changes coming to Lake St. Clair Metropark, aka, Metro Beach (IYKYK). A Nearly $15 million transformation is underway at the park, including new North Marina slips, fishing pier improvements, trails, boardwalk enhancements and environmentally friendly parking improvements. See what's ahead for one of Macomb County's favorite destinations!

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08/19/2026

We were happy to join Armada Township and the Detroit Institute of Arts today for the dedication of 'Meet Me in Armada', a new mural by artist Tori Kurtzhals on Armada Township Hall.

The mural does a wonderful job of capturing the character and essence of the Armada community. It was great to hear Tori share the inspiration and creative process behind her work.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this beautiful project to life!

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08/17/2026

Today we reached another milestone in the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base. With our government partners at the state and federal levels, base leadership and community champions we broke ground on the $27.8 million dollar William P. Rosso Highway extension. This pivotal road project will ensure Selfridge can welcome a new squadron of F-15ex fighters and KC-46 tankers. Macomb County remains mission focused and prepared to build the next 100 years at our hometown airbase.

More information can be found at Https://selfridgemissionnext.com

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08/17/2026

We were honored to celebrate Kathleen Jean Tiano’s 100th birthday on Sunday surrounded by her family and friends!

Born on August 11, 1926, in Mount Clare, West Virginia, Kathleen moved to Detroit as a teenager and graduated from St. Elizabeth Catholic School. She married her husband in 1949 and together they shared 40 wonderful years before his passing in 1991.

Kathleen’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment is her three children, Joe, Patty, and Albert Jr., who are each eight years apart. She enjoys cooking, playing cards with her sisters, bowling, bingo and especially looks forward to traveling back to West Virginia nearly every Thanksgiving.

When asked about her secret to longevity, Kathleen’s advice is simple: live a simple life, don’t smoke or drink, and keep God and family close.

Congratulations, Kathleen, and welcome to the Macomb County 100 Club!

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