St. Clair Shores Sentinel

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.

Published October 4, 2019

Man arraigned on auto theft charges in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 55-year-old man from Sterling Heights has been charged with the thefts of several vehicles in St. Clair Shores.

Published October 3, 2019

Jail proposal to appear on August ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A proposal for a new Macomb County Jail will be on the ballot next year.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

A fatberg discovered in 2018 in a Macomb County sewer interceptor is being used as a teaching tool by Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Researchers progressing in fatberg study

MACOMB COUNTY — A fatberg discovered in a Macomb County sewer had led to a more introspective look on the subject, courtesy of a pair of Wayne State University researchers.

Published September 30, 2019

Donate bicycles to give kids new wheels

METRO DETROIT — From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a bike drive for children at 22 Henry Ford medical centers that are participating in the Free Bikes 4 Kidz bike drive.

Ardmore Park Place is one of two businesses honored for a decade of beautiful landscaping in the city.

Published September 30, 2019

St. Clair Shores residents, businesses honored for beautiful landscapes

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Dazzling arrays of flowers in every color, luscious lawns and a lot of hard work unite the winners of the 2019 Beautification Awards, given to residents and businesses in the city in September.