St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 14, 2021

Encore Catering in negotiations with city to operate Blossom Heath Inn

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that his goal is to bring Blossom Heath Inn “back to its original opulence,” Encore Catering and Banquet Center’s Robert Anthony Nahra, known as “Chef Bobby,” was chosen to be the new operator of the historic banquet facility at 24800 Jefferson Ave.

Published October 14, 2021

Big hearts help foster children at Big Family of Michigan

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An organization that helps thousands of children across the state is gearing up for its busiest time of the year — and looking for help.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

St. Clair Shores voters to decide City Council, state Senate elections

In the St. Clair Shores Sentinel’s coverage area, residents will elect members of City Council and a new state Senator during the Nov. 2 election.

Published October 13, 2021

Halloween Fun Fest returns to Veterans Memorial Park

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Little witches, mummies, vampires and more can bring their bags and buckets to Veterans Memorial Park at the end of this month to collect candy, goodies and treats from local businesses and groups when the St. Clair Shores Halloween Fun Fest returns Oct. 24.

Published October 12, 2021

Historic marker erected at longtime used car dealership in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maurice Van Coillie has always loved getting old cars back on the road.

Published October 7, 2021

Green thumbs honored for efforts with Beautification Awards in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Three residential homes and three businesses were honored for the time and effort they put into making the city a beautiful place with the 2021 Beautification Awards given out at the Sept. 20 meeting of City Council.

Published October 7, 2021

St. Clair Shores City Council candidates speak out on the issues

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Speaking at a town hall event sponsored by the St. Clair Shores Women’s Civic League, the six candidates running for three seats on City Council in November spoke about how they would bring businesses and young families to the city, improve water quality, and address infrastructure needs.

Published October 7, 2021

New St. Clair Shores police chief named

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The morning of Sept. 27, Jason Allen was promoted to St. Clair Shores police chief, Paul Plaza to deputy chief, Matt McCallister to lieutenant and Heather Campbell to sergeant.

Published October 7, 2021

St. Clair Shores Police Department holding Oct. 9 open house

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Building bridges between law enforcement and the communities they serve through outreach that includes churches and other places of worship, the St. Clair Shores Police Department will host an outdoor Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at Veterans Memorial Park on National Faith and Blue Weekend.

Published October 7, 2021

Animal control contract put on hold in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After receiving a proposed contract that increases the cost of service by nearly $40,000, St. Clair Shores City Council voted to table the matter to discuss other possibilities for animal control and to get more information about the service being provided by Macomb County.

Published October 7, 2021

Parking variance lifted for seasonal seating in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores will no longer require restaurant and bar owners to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a parking variance when installing outdoor seating after City Council voted to amend the zoning ordinance.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.

Denise Pike Guzman has joined the Community Development and Inspection Department, which she will lead as Community Services Director after the 2022 retirement of CDI Director Chris Rayes.

Published September 24, 2021

New director to lead Community Development and Inspection Department

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An experienced business leader will join the city in anticipation of the retirement of Community Development and Inspections Director Chris Rayes, who has served the city of St. Clair Shores for 25 years.

City contracts with three separate firms for engineering

Published September 24, 2021

St. Clair Shores contracts with three separate firms for engineering

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Ending a five-year contract one year early, the city of St. Clair Shores will work with three separate firms to provide engineering services, a decision reflecting the amount of work to be done and also the desire to use the firm with the most expertise for each individual job.