St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published January 27, 2022

Retired CDI director named ARPA coordinator in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Chris Rayes may have retired as community development and inspections director Jan. 21, but come Feb. 1, he will begin a new job with the city as the project coordinator for the money coming to St. Clair Shores as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds, or SLFRF.

Published January 27, 2022

St. Clair Shores City Council members receive raises, despite objections

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following the trend of the past several years, St. Clair Shores City Council members will receive 2% increases in their compensation.

Published January 26, 2022

Incident from 2012 discussed in ex-Macomb County prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — In the state’s case against a pair of former county officials, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and retired Macomb County Deputy Sheriff Matthew Conforti were called by the defense to testify at a Jan. 21 preliminary examination.

Colleen Moynihan, remedial project manager with the EPA, listens to concerns from St. Clair Shores resident Sue Lucas in 2016. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress in December will fund seven stalled Superfund sites in the Midwest, including the 10 Mile Drain project in St. Clair Shores.

Published January 26, 2022

Cleanup at 10 Mile Superfund site funded with infrastructure act

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A plan developed in 2018 to clean up contamination of the 10 Mile Drain will receive funding to proceed with the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure law that will clear the backlog of 49 previously unfunded Superfund sites and accelerate cleanup at dozens of other sites across the country.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation are bringing new salad bars to students in local schools, including in South Lake Schools, this year.

Published January 26, 2022

Salad bars help students make healthier choices

ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — Local students will have the opportunity to start 2022 off on a healthier note with help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation, who are bringing new salad bars to students in local schools.

According to Bird Rides, 2,674 unique users took 8,647 rides throughout the year, traveling a total of 17,986 miles throughout St. Clair Shores in 2021. City Council voted to approve an extension of the contract with Bird Rides through April 2023.

Published January 26, 2022

E-scooters will return to St. Clair Shores in 2022

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores City Council voted to approve an extension of the contract with Bird Rides, which provides electric scooters in the city, through April 2023.

Published January 26, 2022

SCS Fire Department busy with calls to start ’22

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While 2021 was a record year for the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, January 2022 has started off busy, as well.

Published January 26, 2022

Homeowners urged to test for radon this month

METRO DETROIT — You can’t see it or smell it, but radon gas in your home can be a serious health hazard.

Published January 26, 2022

Arts grants distributed by Anton Art Center

METRO DETROIT — Nearly a dozen organizations are receiving funding for arts programs after being awarded grants through the Anton Art Center, the Region 10A Regranting Agency for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).

Published January 26, 2022

Pandemic impacts school music, sports, theater programs

METRO DETROIT — It has been nearly two years since the world was changed by news of a worldwide pandemic. Among the many ways society was altered, the education system was perhaps forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with schools ushering in virtual learning.

Published January 23, 2022

Motion denied to compel county officials to produce documents

MACOMB COUNTY — A federal judge has ruled that a former Macomb County leader’s request about certain documents was flawed from the beginning.

Published January 20, 2022

Free at-home COVID test kits available under new government programs

METRO DETROIT — As the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S., state health officials say testing for COVID-19 is vitally important to limit spread of the virus.

Published January 19, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 28-30

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 28-30, 2022

Published January 19, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 21-23

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 21-23, 2022

Published January 17, 2022

Crime briefs of the year in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2021.

Published January 17, 2022

Honoring MLK in 2022

METRO DETROIT — Here's some events in C & G's coverage area that will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17.

Published January 14, 2022

Police investigating steering wheel thefts in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At press time, St. Clair Shores Police were investigating a string of steering wheel thefts from newer model Chevrolet Malibus that occurred at the end of December.

Published January 13, 2022

Michigan love sent to Mayfield

METRO DETROIT — Roger Harrison has a background as a forensic fire and explosion investigator, having been on site at many high-profile industrial fires and explosions.

South Lake Superintendent Ted Von Hiltmayer stands with laptop computers donated by Human-I-T Detroit and the We Are Here Foundation.

Published January 13, 2022

St. Clair Shores students receive donated computers thanks to foundation

MACOMB COUNTY —Thirty students will receive brand-new laptop computers, thanks to a partnership with Human-I-T Detroit and the We Are Here Foundation.

Activities such as snowshoeing can be a good way to get some exercise in the winter months, since it gets people outside and lets them be active in a socially distanced manner.

Published January 12, 2022

COVID can complicate those new year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — With the new year here, many people have made resolutions to improve their lives in 2022. A common resolution has always been getting in shape or losing weight, and that may be more true than ever due to COVID-19.