St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published December 7, 2018

Hackel addresses progress at State of the County

MACOMB COUNTY — It was a message of progress at this year’s State of the County address.

Published December 6, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 30, 2018

Local Dish: Potato Gratin

Cheryl Furdos, the chair of the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade, on her “prize-winning” potato recipe, which she says is perfect for holiday buffets because it’s still good even if it’s not hot out of the oven.

Published November 30, 2018

Festival of Trees coming to Pare Center in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Christmas wreaths, trees and more will deck the halls of the Nonprofit Center at Pare this week, as a new event welcomes visitors to the building.

Published November 30, 2018

St. Clair Shores approves parks and recreation master plan

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Despite qualms about some plans contained in the document, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the five-year parks and recreation master plan.

Published November 30, 2018

Sale of lot for parking in St. Clair Shores denied, for now

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A plan to construct a parking lot on an empty residential lot has rankled nearby neighbors.

Published November 30, 2018

St. Clair Shores firefighters, citizens honored for efforts to help others

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Reflecting on “how lucky we are to have such a dedicated department,” the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores honored the St. Clair Shores Fire Department with a recognition and appreciation breakfast Nov. 27.

Warren Parks and Recreation Director Henry Bowman was hired by the city in 2004. He said he’s leaving Warren to continue his career with the city of St. Clair Shores.

Published November 30, 2018

New St. Clair Shores parks and recreation director coming from Warren

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The parks and recreation director for the city of Warren for the past 14 years will take the helm of the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department this month.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 28, 2018

Sheriff: Officers justified in shooting that left man dead

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has concluded that five St. Clair Shores police officers involved in a shooting outside of Lakeland Manor in November were justified in their use of deadly force.

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

A new tree will be lit in front of St. Clair Shores City Hall Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

New tree, new tradition: annual holiday event returns Dec. 7 to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The night will light up with the glow from a new tree at City Hall with the St. Clair Shores Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores ‘opts out’ of marijuana establishments

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While Michigan has become the 10th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, it is unclear what ramifications the approval of Proposal 1 Nov. 6 will have on local municipalities and their ability to regulate establishments within their boundaries, according to City Attorney Robert Ihrie.

Published November 23, 2018

Volunteers warm, feed those in need throughout winter

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A hot shower, three meals a day, clean clothes and a haircut are things that most people take for granted.

Published November 23, 2018

Time to be a good fellow (or gal) and help fellow residents

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows’ biggest fundraiser of the year is coming soon, and the group is in need of help to make it possible.