St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Macomb Township Planning Consultant Patrick Meagher was appointed to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on Oct. 3. His term on the board expires in 2022.

Published October 15, 2019

Planning consultant appointed to authority in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of the Oct. 3 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting, appointment interviews were held for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

Published October 15, 2019

Fired Macomb County official files whistleblower suit

MACOMB COUNTY — A former high-ranking Macomb County official has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the executive and deputy executive of Macomb County, alleging that race and other determining factors led to her termination.

Published October 15, 2019

Stormwater fee taken off water bills in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Although there has not been a final judgment of the court, the city of St. Clair Shores has been ordered to stop assessing a stormwater fee on residents’ water bills.

Mayor Kip Walby reads a proclamation honoring retiring City Manager Michael Smith at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting.

Published October 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Manager Smith retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After 14 years with the city and five as city manager, Mike Smith bid farewell to the City Council and the community Oct. 7.

Published October 15, 2019

Change means department heads in St. Clair Shores could earn more in retirement

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A proposal to allow a few department heads in the city to continue to increase their pension multiplier after 28 years of service was approved, with much debate, by the City Council Oct. 7.

Published October 14, 2019

Man shot while driving on 10 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the overpass of Interstate 94 at 10 Mile Road.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 7, 2019

Dog dies in St. Clair Shores house fire

A neighbor called for help the afternoon of Oct. 1 as flames reached the second story of the home behind them.

Published October 4, 2019

Student recounts ‘America’s Got Talent’ experiences with Detroit Youth Choir

When 13-year-old Tonie Larkins, of Eastpointe, auditioned for the Detroit Youth Choir four years ago, it was just to get the chance to do some of her favorite things.

Published October 4, 2019

School bond, sinking fund proposals on ballots in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Voters in both the South Lake Schools and Lakeview Public Schools districts will be asked to consider proposals to pay for technology, building upgrades, renovations and more in the Nov. 5 general election.

Jessica Krutell’s home on Erben Street has a dollhouse theme and features “Mildred” the doll.

Published October 4, 2019

Tour to give residents ‘old-fashioned Halloween fun’ in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Working in haunted houses and a love of Halloween have prompted two friends to bring a new experience to the city this month — the St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour.