St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published March 22, 2019

St. Clair Shores teens help rescue dogs half a world away

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s somewhat hard to imagine in the United States that someone would breed and train a dog just for two years of life, then dispose of it by hanging, abandonment or throwing it in a well once its usefulness is over.

Published March 22, 2019

Streets millage to go before St. Clair Shores voters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores voters will decide whether to approve a five-year streets millage at a higher rate later this year.

First responders, including EMS personnel, police officers, doctors and dispatchers, gathered at St. Clair Shores Central Fire Station March 14 to meet James Lombardo, who passed out while driving in December because of a cardiac event.

Published March 22, 2019

Man has opportunity to thank first responders who saved his life

ST. CLAIR SHORES — James Lombardo was traveling down Jefferson Avenue, near 12 Mile Road, on Dec. 28 when he remembers feeling not quite right.

From left, new K-9 Officer Travis Kaufman stands with current K-9 officers Gerald Chomos and Tom Price. Kaufman and Price will get their new dogs in April.

Published March 22, 2019

New K-9s coming to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Five months after the death of police K-9 Axe, St. Clair Shores police officers will choose two new German shepherd dogs to become members of the force.

Published March 22, 2019

Looking Back: Bennett’s Market

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There has been somewhat of a “beer tradition” at 25113 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores since the mid-1930s.

Walter Tuczek, of St. Clair Shores, sends a marble down the run he created at the St. Clair Shores Public Library’s marble maze event in December. The library will offer another marble maze program April 1.

Published March 22, 2019

Drop in to the St. Clair Shores Public Library for spring break fun

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Public school students will be off for spring break the first week in April, but local children needn’t fear being bored if they don’t have any vacation plans — the St. Clair Shores Public Library is adding programming for the week.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 15, 2019

Investigation continues into fatal I-94 crash

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Michigan State Police are continuing the investigation into a crash that killed a 55-year-old Detroit woman March 7.

Published March 15, 2019

TIFA to finance bathhouse renovation

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Members of the Tax Increment Finance Authority, or TIFA, voted March 12 to award a $1.2 million contract to renovate the bathhouse at Blossom Heath Park to Rick Fromm Co. LLC.

Published March 15, 2019

The Lake House merges with Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Nearly eight years after opening its doors to those living with cancer on the east side, The Lake House will keep its mission — but get a new name, as it merges with Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit.

Published March 15, 2019

Mission to help homeless comes to St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s something one might expect to see at a senior center — dozens of people sitting around, crocheting.

Published March 15, 2019

Bike sharing, scooters coming to Nautical Mile

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Along with construction in Blossom Heath Park, 2019 will bring bike-sharing services to the Nautical Mile after the Tax Increment Finance Authority, or TIFA, approved a three-year agreement with Gotcha to bring 50 e-bikes and 50 scooters to the area.

Published March 14, 2019

Macomb County officials spearhead changes to improve local parks, health

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are focusing on the benefits of, and benefiting, local parks just in time for spring. The Macomb County Health Department recently launched a new website with the goal of getting more people out to one of the myriad parks throughout the county and enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.