St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published August 14, 2020

Behind the Wheel: Car buff knows how to Dodge ’em

No matter which Dodge model Chris Vitale drives, he is consistently at the right speed.

Published August 14, 2020

Lake Shore will phase in to hybrid approach for learning in fall

Lake Shore Public Schools will begin the year Sept. 8, but how many students will be in seats inside district buildings and how many will be logging onto their Chromebooks remotely still has to be determined.

Published August 14, 2020

Lakeview approves hybrid plan for fall 2020

While acknowledging that there are still unknowns such as how attendance will be counted by the state, Lakeview Public Schools Superintendent Karl Paulson presented the administration’s plan for returning to school in the fall to the Lakeview Board of Education Aug. 4.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Election workers and voters take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 during the August primary election in St. Clair Shores.

Published August 7, 2020

Pandemic doesn’t keep St. Clair Shores voters from the polls

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Citing beliefs such as shopping at a grocery store isn’t any safer than casting a ballot, voters still turned out in person to vote in the primary election Aug. 4, although absentee voting helped propel voter turnout to a much higher than average 34.9% in St. Clair Shores.

Published August 7, 2020

Golden birthday celebrated in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Brandon Marchiori can recite the birthdays of 178 friends, relatives and neighbors without help from a calendar, and when it comes to his own, he thinks it is the best day of the year, getting as excited for it as a little kid on Christmas morning.

Published August 7, 2020

Looking Back: St. Matthew School, St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Parish was established as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish in Roseville in 1873, when the area was known as Erin Township. St. Gertrude was elevated to parish status in 1914 by Bishop Michael James Gallagher, and on Nov. 18, 1920, the parish began welcoming students to its new elementary school.

Donation makes way for workout equipment in the park

Published August 7, 2020

Donation makes way for workout equipment in St. Clair Shores park

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Thanks to a donation from a local health care provider, Veterans Memorial Park will soon sport new fitness equipment to help residents stay in shape.

City budgets for stormwater charge elimination

Published August 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores budgets for stormwater charge elimination

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council approved a budget amendment for the fourth quarter of the 2019-20 fiscal year to account for the fact that it has been ordered to refund more than $3.4 million in stormwater charges to residents.

Officer Tom Price said the vests for K-9 officer Maz, shown here, and Rocky, will be tailored to fit the dogs.

Published August 7, 2020

New K-9 vests coming to St. Clair Shores thanks to donation

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores’ newest K-9 officers will be safer in a few weeks, thanks to a nonprofit group and a local donor.

Published August 6, 2020

Macomb County seeks submissions for 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage

MACOMB COUNTY — As the 100th anniversary of women being guaranteed the right to vote approaches, Macomb County wants to honor those who have played a role in the suffrage movement.

Published August 6, 2020

Forlini lands big victory in Republican clerk primary, will face Miller in November

MACOMB COUNTY — Aug. 4 was a good day for Anthony Forlini.

Published August 5, 2020

Eastside incumbents win chance to head to general election

ST. CLAIR SHORES/HARRISON TOWNSHIP/EASTPOINTE/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Incumbent state Rep. Kevin Hertel and Macomb County Commissioner Robert Leonetti will compete to keep their seats in November after winning their respective primary elections.

Published August 5, 2020

Prosecutor, sheriff’s races set in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski and state Sen. Peter Lucido will face off on the November ballot in the race for Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney. And in the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office race, incumbent Anthony Wickersham will be challenged by Terence Mekoski in the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 4, 2020

Police looking for drivers in two hit-and-runs in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two teenagers were hit by vehicles while riding their bicycles July 31.

Published August 4, 2020

Officials: Great Lakes water levels have peaked for year

Most of the Great Lakes have likely reached their peak water levels for the year, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Blues rocker Laith Al-Saadi will perform July 31 in a drive-in concert at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published July 29, 2020

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts to host drive-in concert

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Audiences might know Laith Al-Saadi from watching him perform at venues around the state, or maybe fans will recognize him from season 10 of “The Voice” on NBC.