St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published July 31, 2021

St. Clair Shores to save money through bond refunding process

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores will save upwards of $330,000 in debt retirement costs when it issues refunding bonds to replace 2011 bonds for water line replacement and road reconstruction.

Published July 30, 2021

Contractor to vacate Blossom Heath by end of year

ST. CLAIR SHORES — More than a year of restrictions and shutdowns are leading to the early termination of a 10-year contract between the city of St. Clair Shores and the operator of Blossom Heath Inn.

Published July 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores native who helped develop technology for COVID-19 vaccine honored

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As a child in St. Clair Shores, Jason McLellan, Ph.D., knew he wanted to help people.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Carol Biondo stands in front of a vertical garden constructed of PVC pipes.

Published July 28, 2021

Garden Tour showcases eco-friendly techniques, local yards

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Looking for ways to rediscover the beauty of your yard? Look for inspiration in the neighborhood during the annual Garden Tour, hosted by the St. Clair Shores Yardeners.

Published July 28, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 28, 2021

Primary election coming to St. Clair Shores Aug. 3

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While some states place more restrictions on voters, there are no changes to the current laws in Michigan that would affect how residents vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, according to St. Clair Shores City Clerk Mary Kotowski.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.

Published July 28, 2021

Pride event scheduled for October in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to create a more welcoming environment for the LGBT+ community in the county, Macomb County Pride is planning a Pride Festival for October with a street fair, music, carnival and more.

Testimony continued in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township the week of July 12 in Eric Smith’s state case. Witnesses to testify include security business owner William Weber and former Macomb County Chief Assistant Prosecutor James Langtry.

Published July 27, 2021

Local business owner, former chief assistant prosecutor testify in Macomb County corruption case

MACOMB COUNTY — Strong loyalty to the former Macomb County prosecutor, a falsified invoice, and instructions to investigate the background of another county official was among the testimony provided in a Macomb County corruption case.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 20, 2021

Candidates seek opportunity to compete in November for partial state Senate term

Two Democrats and seven Republicans are running in the Aug. 3 primary to win their party’s nomination and advance to the Nov. 2 general election.

Published July 17, 2021

St. Clair Shores City Council approves budget amendments

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Revenues as of the third quarter of the 2021 fiscal year were trending upward in St. Clair Shores, according to the city finance director.

Published July 15, 2021

Minimal damage from storms, worse flooding avoided in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While a heavy storm event delayed the city fireworks and caused flooding on some streets, St. Clair Shores escaped much of the damage experienced further south from storms that ripped through the metro area June 25-26.