St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.

Published December 10, 2019

Boat motors stolen from marinas in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are investigating the thefts of several outdrive motors from boats stored in local marinas.

Published December 10, 2019

Taking technology to the Capitol

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the past decade, Jefferson Middle School technology teacher Robert Schneider has been driving to the state Capitol with some of his students.

Published December 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores principal nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Someone who has made a proven, positive impact on their students, who shows a commitment to building a nurturing environment to support learning, and demonstrates exemplary leadership — that’s who the National Life Group Foundation is looking for when it seeks out its LifeChangers of the Year.

Published December 10, 2019

Auditors issue clean opinion for St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Representatives from Yeo & Yeo presented the fiscal year 2019 audit to the St. Clair Shores City Council at its Dec. 2 meeting, pointing out that the city’s financial books are in good shape.

Published December 10, 2019

Boy, 1, killed in I-94 crash in St. Clair Shores

Eastbound Interstate 94 is shut down at 11 Mile Road while Michigan State Police investigate a crash that claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

Published December 6, 2019

Jobs, roads and criminal justice reform highlight Hackel address

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his ninth annual State of Macomb County address Dec. 4 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in ClintonTownship, touting six key metrics for success: jobs, housing, income, financial stability, population and educational attainment.

Published December 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 4, 2019

Chief Circuit Court judge reappointed for two-year term

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Supreme Court has reappointed James M. Biernat Jr. for an additional two-year term as chief judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit, Macomb County Probate, and 42nd District courts.

Published December 4, 2019

Give more than gifts this season with customized presents

METRO DETROIT — Hey, gift cards are great. But sometimes, a holiday gift needs to have a more distinctive touch. A personalized item can sometimes say what plastic can’t: You’re unlike anyone else.

Published December 4, 2019

Winterize homes before the blizzards hit

METRO DETROIT — Snowfall and cold temperatures have hit southeast Michigan relatively early this year, but those looking to protect their homes for the upcoming winter season still have time.

Published December 2, 2019

Council objects to plan for blacked-out windows

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A representative for Wild Bill’s Tobacco has told the City Council that the chain wants to black out windows in the building that it will be occupying to keep out prying underage eyes and allow for shelving to be placed in front of the windows.

Published December 2, 2019

Pearl Harbor survivor: ‘It felt like the whole island shook’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Russell Shields was one of the first Americans to open fire on Japanese forces in World War II.

Published December 2, 2019

New robotics program teaches students STEM skills

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aiming to build interest in STEM, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School has three new FIRST Lego League Junior teams, which will be competing in their first expo Dec. 7.

Published December 2, 2019

Cold cases may be solved, but statute of limitations prevents arrests

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s been more than a decade, but St. Clair Shores police believe they have solved two cold cases in the city thanks to forensic investigations.

Published November 27, 2019

Macomb County prepares to show its Pride

MOUNT CLEMENS — Organizers are hoping to grow something that began in conversations into something bigger as they undertake a new initiative to bring the LBGTQ community together in Macomb County.

Published November 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 25, 2019

Small businesses make a big impact in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Sometime late on the night of Thanksgiving, or in the wee hours of Black Friday, shoppers will be camped in a parking lot, braving the frigid weather to try and score a deal on a big-screen TV.