TROY/STERLING HEIGHTS — An 18-year-old Warren resident was hospitalized following a crash that took place at 9:30 p.m. July 31.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments gazes more than 25 years into the future, it foresees some challenges alongside growth for Sterling Heights, Macomb County and the broader region.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Senior Center has a brand new spot for seniors who want to work out among their peers.

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a time when many Michigan police departments reportedly expect a smaller hiring pool of officer candidates in the future, the Sterling Heights Police Department says it has found ways to stay a step ahead of the curve, and recruit and keep top talent.

MACOMB COUNTY — It is no secret that Lake St. Clair is a livelihood for its shoreline towns and Macomb County as a whole, but how much is the lake actually worth?

MACOMB COUNTY — The project to upgrade the Macomb County Jail’s mental health capabilities has been given the green light.

News & Notes from the 7/26/23 Sterling Sentry

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a retiree from a past career of clinical therapy and social work, Sterling Heights resident James Schmittdiel says he often spends his days going to the gym, bike riding, walking and running.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Five Utica Community Schools students took the stage in Ireland in April for an international competition with their dance studio, Shannon Irish Dance Academy & Company.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Well over 100,000 people are expected to attend the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair around Dodge Park and Utica roads July 27-29. And it’s the Sterling Heights Police Department’s mission to keep everyone safe while good times are had.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Another step has been taken to clear the way for the city of Sterling Heights to get its own administrative diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

News & Notes from the 7/12/23 Sterling Sentry

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Local information technology professionals are being invited to take part in a partnership between Microsoft and Utica Community Schools.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The organization formerly known as the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is trying to get the public to connect the group to its new name: Connect Macomb.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans are in the works to install new charging stations for electric vehicles near several buildings and parks in Sterling Heights, and officials say they also have a broader plan to make the city friendlier to those vehicles.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is working on ideas to increase its living lumber.

MACOMB COUNTY — In a time where finances are all over the headlines, two of the region’s most prominent politicians took time in late June to discuss the state of Macomb County’s economy.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Intermediate School District is offering students in several of the county’s school districts the chance to see firsthand if they want to explore a future in education.

News & Notes from the 6/28/23 Sterling Heights Sentry

STERLING HEIGHTS — More than a dozen high school graduates and college students have some extra funds to help them on their college or vocational journeys thanks to the organized efforts of the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.