St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published February 17, 2020

Macomb County inspecting Lake Boulevard Drain

ST. CLAIR SHORES/ROSEVILLE — Following similar work in other areas of St. Clair Shores and Eastpointe, the Macomb County Public Works Office is taking a look at a storm drain in St. Clair Shores and Roseville that hasn’t been inspected in decades.

Published February 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores police locate suspect in gas station break-in

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 39-year-old Warren man is a suspect in a gas station break-in from January.

Published February 17, 2020

‘The King and I’ to play at Lakeview this month

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For Caroline Oster, it’s the chance to play the biggest role she’s ever taken on in her senior year.

Published February 17, 2020

Harper cruise logo winner selected

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The sultry summer evening when the 2020 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise rolls into town is still more than six months away, but that isn’t stopping the organization from moving forward with plans for the big event.

Published February 17, 2020

Looking Back: Kaul Funeral Home

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 2020, Kaul Funeral Home in St. Clair Shores celebrates 93 years in business.

Published February 14, 2020

DIA making presentations about upcoming millage renewal vote

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts is out in the community trying to raise awareness of the millage that has been helping support the museum since 2012.

Published February 14, 2020

Exhibition spotlights the highs and lows of Orchestra Hall’s history

DETROIT — It’s renowned for its remarkable acoustics and as the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, but Orchestra Hall very nearly met with the wrecking ball in the 1970s.

Dispatch centers, such as the Southeast Regional Emergency Services Authority, pictured, are using the Smart911 system. Smart911 allows users to submit additional information to first responders, who can access the information during emergencies.

Published February 14, 2020

First responders urge residents to subscribe to Smart 911 service

METRO DETROIT — Local first responders are trying to get the word out about Smart911, a new service that allows police and fire departments to access details selected by the caller in the event of an emergency.

Published February 14, 2020

Turning Point offers help to those in crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — With February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Turning Point shelter and aid organization based in Mount Clemens is getting the word out that help is available for those in abusive situations.

Published February 14, 2020

Municipal bonds save ratepayers $1 million more than estimated

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office recently saved Macomb County sewer service ratepayers about $4.6 million — or about $1 million more than initially estimated — after refinancing municipal bonds.

Published February 14, 2020

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone who receives a suspicious communication claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office stop by and speak with someone in person at the Sheriff’s Office following a couple of scams.

Published February 13, 2020

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Published February 11, 2020

Experts offer tips to stay on top of New Year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — January is gone, and we’re now into the nitty-gritty of New Year’s resolutions. While some people may be finding it easy to keep up with their goals this year, others undoubtedly may be feeling the stress of staying the course or may have already fallen off course.

Published February 11, 2020

Friends of the Rouge promote master rain gardener program

METRO DETROIT — Heavier amounts of rainfall in the past few years are making springs in southeast Michigan wetter and have become a rising problem for the region’s waterways and properties.

Published February 11, 2020

Seniors stay on the clock in their golden years

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s to fatten the wallet, to be social or simply to maintain a sense of accomplishment, many seniors are choosing to stay in the workforce after retirement.

Published February 11, 2020

Readers dish on best, worst and weirdest dates

METRO DETROIT — Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and with it a tidal wave of nuanced emotion and expectation. While some dismiss Feb. 14 as another Hallmark holiday, others pine for the perfect surprise.

Published February 11, 2020

How to maintain a gardening hobby during the winter

METRO DETROIT — The cold of winter may be gripping Michigan, but that’s no reason that gardening enthusiasts can’t keep up their hobby or get a head start on the spring.

Published February 7, 2020

Study to determine correct stormwater assessments

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As St. Clair Shores has been prohibited from charging a stormwater utility fee through a class action lawsuit filed by resident Brad Patrick and the Kickham Hanley law firm, city officials are now working to determine how they can correctly pay for the stormwater system.

Published February 7, 2020

Lake Shore students highlight dangers of driving while impaired

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After a stellar showing in 2019, marketing students at Lake Shore High School are trying once more to persuade their classmates of the dangers of driving while distracted or impaired.

Published February 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores athletes to be honored with Hall of Fame induction

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Local athletes and teams will be honored in March at the 2020 St. Clair Shores Athletic Hall of Fame, which is returning after a year’s hiatus.