St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Published January 26, 2021

SLHS cooperates with MIOSHA investigation

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that “the health and safety of our staff and students remains the district’s priority,” South Lake Schools “cooperated fully” with an investigation made by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration at South Lake High School.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancelation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 25, 2021

Mental health matters, school officials say

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Their lives have been upended for more than 10 months, and staff and administrators at Lake Shore Public Schools want to make sure students know where they can turn for help with mental health.

Published January 24, 2021

South Lake secondary students to return to classrooms in February

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a year that’s been anything but typical, some St. Clair Shores students have yet to have the opportunity to sit in a classroom.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

The VFW Bruce Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson Ave.

Published January 23, 2021

VFW Bruce Post looking for help with building repairs

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A place for comrades to gather and share war stories, for relatives to celebrate a new member of the family, for people to come together and enjoy a meal or entertainment is now in need of help from the community it supports.

Published January 22, 2021

Eight sites tested in St. Clair Shores exceed action level for lead in water

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores officials once again alerted the community to potential lead in water from homes with lead service lines after semiannual testing found eight sites out of 62 tested where the Action Level of 15 parts per billion was exceeded.

Published January 22, 2021

Crowds gather for Aqua Freeze in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Between improvements to Blossom Heath Park and cabin fever exacerbated by COVID-19 shutdowns, plenty of people from St. Clair Shores and the surrounding communities showed up on a cold weekend in January to enjoy the activities offered during the Aqua Freeze Festival.

Published January 22, 2021

Macomb County government has a new look in 2021

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to the November general election, three of the five Macomb County offices up for grabs were held by Democrat party members.

Published January 22, 2021

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

High demand causes fewer vaccination appointments in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County far exceeds the supply of doses received from the state of Michigan.

Published January 21, 2021

Police seek suspect in gas station robbery

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are looking for a man in connection with an armed robbery of Speedway, 207011 11 Mile Road.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 13, 2021

Teen injured in bowling alley parking lot shooting

ST. CLAIR SHORES/HARPER WOODS — St. Clair Shores police are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 9 p.m. Jan. 12 in the parking lot of a local bowling alley.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

St. Clair Shores City Council approves city manager raise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After a first year on the job filled with crises, City Council members voted unanimously to give City Manager Matthew Coppler a 3% raise retroactive to Oct. 7.