St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published June 5, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 5, 2019

Interfaith group to explore henna: temporary, natural body art

METRO DETROIT — Henna is a rich part of Indian culture, and is a staple at weddings. It is also used during religious ceremonies, baby showers, parties and get-togethers.

Published June 5, 2019

D-Day 75 years later

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

State Rep. Bill Sowerby, D-Clinton Township, is joining other legislators in a plan to attack illiteracy.

Published June 5, 2019

Local legislators bringing literacy back to forefront

LANSING — The literacy crisis in Michigan has not improved, leading to a new push from state legislators to address statewide deficiencies.

Published June 5, 2019

Around the campfire, the talk is of memories, camaraderie

METRO DETROIT — The scent of charcoal smoldering in the air. The sounds of kids playing cornhole. Watching the sunset from a chaise lawn chair. It's all part of the camping experience in Michigan.

Published June 5, 2019

Families make it work — successfully

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered how and why family members decide to work together to make a business thrive? C & G Newspapers asked some folks who have been doing it successfully for years, as well as a family that has just branched out to the second generation.

Published June 5, 2019

Small backyards can pack a big punch

METRO DETROIT — If you have a small backyard, your big ideas can be right at home. According to local experts, homeowners with small backyards don’t have to scale down their big ideas, and a few simple yard hacks can make your space seem bigger than it really is.

From left, Officer Travis Kaufman and Rocky, Officer Gerald Chomos and Wylie, and Officer Tom Price and Maz bring the K-9 officers to the Call to Courage Police Appreciation and Awards breakfast May 29.

Published June 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores officers honored, new K-9s introduced at Call to Courage

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two new probationary officers, who don’t yet have their badges, were introduced at the annual Call to Courage St. Clair Shores Police Appreciation and Awards breakfast May 29.

Published June 4, 2019

Cities seeking grant for intercommunity bike trail

EASTPOINTE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — The cities of Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and Warren are considering plans for a new bike path that would span the three communities and connect to the region’s larger bike path network.

Published June 3, 2019

Cromie Cougars to combat cancer

WARREN/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Cromie Cougars team will again come together to do their part to fight cancer, help people battling it and remember those who died from it. The Cougars, out of Cromie Elementary School in Warren Consolidated Schools, will participate in the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life of the Eastside from noon June 8 to noon June 9 at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores.

Published May 31, 2019

Scout constructs wheelchair-accessible picnic tables

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s something many people take for granted — going into a park for a picnic and having a seat at whatever picnic table is available. But for those in a wheelchair, it may not be that easy.Read More

Published May 31, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Council approves vaping ordinance

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the popularity of cigarettes drops and vaping increases for youth, the St. Clair Shores City Council took steps to make sure that city ordinances prohibit both ways of ingesting nicotine for those under the age of 18.

Published May 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 29, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 31-June 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 29, 2019

Uncover the thrill of the grill in rare and well-done form

METRO DETROIT — Warm up to cooking outdoors with these tips from folks who know their way around the grill grates.

Published May 29, 2019

Charitable runs/walks can be a kickstart to fitness

METRO DETROIT — Los Angeles-based celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine will be competing in a 50-mile ultramarathon to raise money for HAVEN of Oakland County.

Published May 28, 2019

Macomb County introduces tracking tool for road conditions

MACOMB COUNTY — A road funding map was unveiled May 22 at Macomb County Communications & Technology Center, or COMTEC, in Mount Clemens.

Published May 28, 2019

Opioid grant to empower jailed addicts, provide employment opportunities

MACOMB COUNTY — A new multimillion-dollar grant is putting an emphasis on the workforce affected by the opioid crisis, and it’s hitting home in a positive way.

Published May 28, 2019

St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade still ‘amazing’ after 67 years

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade Committee Chair Cheryl Furdos said that the 67th annual Memorial Day parade May 26 was fabulous, despite rain that began about a half-hour into the event.

Published May 24, 2019

Falling in the shadows of heroes

METRO DETROIT — Peter Braun made his first parachute landing on his 17th birthday. He’s 54 now and has logged 6,500 jumps. None will be more meaningful than those he’s scheduled to make this June