St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published April 17, 2019

This spring, you don’t have to leave the dog at home

METRO DETROIT — After the long, dreary days of winter, people may not be the only ones experiencing cabin fever — dogs have been cooped up too. Once the sunshine breaks through and the temperatures start to rise, people may be looking for any excuse to get out and about, taking their four-legged companions along.

Published April 17, 2019

Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published April 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 16, 2019

Rad appointed director of planning and economic development

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 5, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appointed Vicky Rad as the director of the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development, or MCPED.

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 15, 2019

Students go green around Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 11th year, members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, joined together to highlight the environmentally friendly efforts of students, teachers and staff at 122 schools throughout the county.

St. Clair Shores is getting ready to open up the harbor at Lac Sainte Clair for boaters.

Published April 15, 2019

Harbors getting ready for boating season in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — April showers bring May flowers and, in many cases, boaters to Lake St. Clair.

Published April 15, 2019

Digging in to make sure St. Clair Shores looks beautiful this season

ST. CLAIRT SHORES — Keeping St. Clair Shores beautiful is a matter of civic pride for Lil Claycomb.

Published April 15, 2019

Groups to celebrate Earth Day with cleanup of fishing pier

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Begun in 1970, Earth Day led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and, today, is celebrated in countries around the world on April 22.

Published April 12, 2019

Miller, Levin focus on lake advocacy efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — Two local politicians and advocates for the health of the Great Lakes are planning continued efforts to protect the “Heart of the Great Lakes” — Lake St. Clair.

Published April 12, 2019

Local artist’s design chosen to identify Macomb ACT

MACOMB COUNTY — A Harrison Township artist’s design has been chosen as the identifying logo of Macomb ACT. Ciarra Ratliff’s creation, which depicts four hands of differing skin tones holding Macomb County, was chosen from a field of nearly 50 entrants. It was designed to be used in a variety of mediums.

Published April 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 10, 2019

Fourth Fur Ball to benefit four-legged pals

FARMINGTON HILLS/NOVI — When you’ve conquered the competitive world of professional bowling, you need to find a new mountain to scale.

Published April 10, 2019

Home is where the party is

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 9, 2019

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 5, 2019

‘Wyatt’s House of Hope’ nearing completion in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — “Wyatt’s House of Hope” is being constructed for Erica Hammel and her son, Wyatt Rewoldt, thanks to Jim and Maureen Wark and the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores.

Construction has begun on two pavilions in Veterans Memorial Park, where the Music on the Lake summer concert series will begin June 12.

Published April 5, 2019

‘Summer’s on its way’ in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The sounds of classic rock, ’80s music, country tunes and more will fill Veterans Memorial Park this year as the Music on the Lake summer concert series returns to St. Clair Shores for its 29th year.