St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published December 2, 2021

Officials respond to school closings, threats to districts

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — On Dec. 2, two days after a student opened fire at Oxford High School, killing four students and wounding several other students and a teacher, more than 60 schools were closed out of an “abundance of caution” due to threats made.

Published November 24, 2021

Loan experts discuss the 30-year mortgage versus shorter-term loans

METRO DETROIT — The process of preparing to purchase a home is an exciting time in the lives of many people.

Payment for Police Department emergency repairs approved

Published November 24, 2021

Payment for St. Clair Shores Police Department emergency repairs approved

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council voted to approve emergency funding for repairs to be made to the Police Department, but members questioned why they were only hearing about the damage three months after the fact.

Published November 23, 2021

Changes would allow small sheds to be built without a permit in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An amendment to the section of the zoning ordinance concerning accessory structures has paved the way for residents to erect sheds less than 24 square feet without having to pull a permit to do so.

Published November 22, 2021

Maintain your furnace with fresh filters and seasonal tuneups

METRO DETROIT — As winter approaches and the air grows chill, homeowners are turning up the heat and thinking more about furnace maintenance.

A child visits with Santa Claus during the 2019 Santa Station. This year’s event will be held Dec. 11 at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.

Published November 22, 2021

Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores works to make holidays bright for local children

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The holiday season is a busy time of year for the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores.

Published November 22, 2021

Small Business Saturday a big deal in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — More than half the money spent in locally owned independent stores returns to the community, and local business owners say that’s something to celebrate.

Published November 22, 2021

Blood drives to help with donation shortage

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: blood donors. You must be in good health and feeling well, 16 years old or older (in most states) and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Published November 18, 2021

Shoppers delighted as holiday craft shows return

METRO DETROIT — The aroma of fresh-baked cookies that fills the air as shoppers hunt for handmade Christmas crafts, delicate jewelry pieces, stocking stuffers and more has found its place again as craft show season has begun.

Published November 18, 2021

Supply chain shortages, rising costs are impacting local food pantries

METRO DETROIT — By now, every household has likely experienced the effects of supply chain and labor shortages in one way or another.

Published November 18, 2021

Goodfellows raise money to make holidays bright

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As has been the case for the past 90 years, the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows don’t want anyone to go without a Christmas.

Published November 18, 2021

Book explains dementia for children

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Why can’t grandma remember a name but she still remembers something that happened 80 years ago? Why is she suddenly putting things in the wrong spot and can’t find the right words to finish a conversation?

Published November 17, 2021

Crowd gathers for annual VFW Veterans Day ceremony in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Veterans, loved ones and supporters filled the halls of the VFW Bruce Post 1146 on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who have served in the branches of the armed forces.

Published November 17, 2021

Meat processor to clean water as it leaves plant

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The new owner of a meat processing plant at 20643 Stephens Street, formerly Butcher Boy and now Alexander & Hornung, is looking to rectify pollution the plant has been discharging with its wastewater.

Published November 17, 2021

At 60, Warren Astronomical Society still reaching for the stars

METRO DETROIT — Looking to keep their father busy in his twilight years, Jon Blum’s adult children bought him a telescope as a retirement gift 20 years ago, when he wrapped up his career as a dermatologist.

Published November 17, 2021

Former county prosecutor sentencing adjourned to 2022

MACOMB COUNTY — Counsel for a former Macomb County prosecutor argue that if sentencing is not delayed, it will cause prejudice by forcing them to choose which criminal case deserves their focused attention.

Published November 17, 2021

Bask in the warm glow cast by holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — With most theaters now operating again, the holiday show tradition returns to stages throughout the area, warming hearts of all ages with music, dance and plays.

Published November 11, 2021

Lead line replacements continue in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Despite the fact that the state only ordered St. Clair Shores to replace 7% of the original 656 residences thought to have lead service lines per year in 2019, the city has replaced more than 400 since that time, mostly in 2021.

Published November 11, 2021

Local women support environment with pop-up shop

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — Two friends were looking for a change.

Road Commission prepares for winter season

Published November 11, 2021

Road Commission for Oakland County prepares for winter season

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County is preparing for the winter season, and it’s beginning by taking on its annual review of its winter maintenance procedures.