St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores restaurants adapt to social distancing with outdoor dining

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a new sign of the times, picnic tables and tents are popping up outside of restaurants all over town in an attempt to create a safer space for dining out.

Published July 2, 2020

16 file to run for unexpired City Council term in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council will spend about two hours of a Saturday morning hearing from residents vying to join their ranks.

Published July 2, 2020

Protest march results in minor skirmishes in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While two Black Lives Matter protests against racism and police brutality have proceeded through the city without incident, a June 27 event organized by Detroit Will Breathe and 1000 Strong did result in a few altercations, but no arrests.

Published July 2, 2020

Smiles and new services in new Wigs 4 Kids building

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s been a long time coming, but Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is now operating out of a brand new building on Harper Avenue, funded by donors and sponsors of the charity that provides wigs and support services for children across the state experiencing hair loss.

Published July 2, 2020

Resisting peer pressure, with a little help from friends

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The transition from elementary to middle school can be difficult enough, as students learn how to change classes and make new friends.

Published July 2, 2020

South Lake Board resolves to ‘root out racism and ... prejudice’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating a belief that, “as educators grow, they must continue to reflect on and amend curricula, training, policies, and systemic practices used in schools to help root out racism and other forms of prejudice,” the South Lake Board of Education approved a Resolution to Eradicate Racism and to Create More Equitable and Inclusive Schools at its June 17 meeting.

City takes further steps to bring scooters to St. Clair Shores

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores takes further steps to bring scooters to city

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council approved a lease of space in the newly remodeled Blossom Heath Bathhouse building to Gotcha Mobility for the storage of ride-share scooters coming soon to the Nautical Mile.

Published July 2, 2020

Voters will choose candidates for local state House race

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — Three Democrats and three Republicans have filed for the chance to represent the 18th District in the state Legislature, a position currently held by state Rep. Kevin Hertel.

Published July 2, 2020

Leonetti faces primary challenger for Board of Commissioner seat

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Voters in St. Clair Shores and Harrison Township will decide which Democrat they want to see on the ballot in the general election for District 10 of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, which represents the two communities.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 1, 2020

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.

Published July 1, 2020

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.

Published June 25, 2020

Police looking for suspect in St. Clair Shores home invasion, auto theft

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Police are looking for a burglary suspect who got away with a visiting family’s vehicle.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Visitors to the St. Clair Shores Public Library are asked to stop, sanitize their hands and take a time card to track the library’s capacity.

Published June 19, 2020

St. Clair Shores City Hall, library, other SCS buildings reopen to public

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Masks, hand sanitizer and plexiglass dividers greet visitors to St. Clair Shores municipal buildings as they reopen after a nearly three-month shutdown due to COVID-19.