St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published February 6, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Money raised by the Creekside Animal Hospital in Macomb Township will go toward the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team and the St. Clair Shores K-9 unit. A $1,500 check was presented on Jan. 23.

Published February 5, 2019

Animal hospital donates to local K-9 units

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Thanks to a recent donation, two local law enforcement K-9 units can now be further equipped.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith responded to recent news of “secret” forfeiture accounts he allegedly maintained by saying “Make no mistake, there’s nothing off the books or secret about these accounts.”

Published February 5, 2019

Macomb County prosecutor responds to claims of ‘secret’ forfeiture accounts

MACOMB COUNTY — A Jan. 23 press release from attorney Frank Cusumano states that the Macomb County corporation counsel released the long-sought checking account records of “secret” forfeiture accounts maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Published February 4, 2019

Police investigating fatal crash in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A traffic crash that left a husband and wife dead is under investigation by the St. Clair Shores Police Department.

Starr, a black German shepherd puppy, is being raised by St. Clair Shores Police K-9 Officer Tom Price and his family for Prevention Concepts and Solutions in Romeo.

Published February 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores K-9 officer helping to raise therapy puppy

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’s a new furry friend in Officer Tom Price’s life — at least for the next few months.

Published February 1, 2019

Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise logo inspired by midcentury art

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Jeff Sornig, of Chesterfield Township, was named the winner of the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise logo contest.

From left, Lake Shore High School juniors Amber Beaudry, Casey Sullivan and Claire Nicholl receive a $250 donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society from Roy O’Brien Ford, presented by new vehicle sales manager Dan Maison.

Published February 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores teen raises money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Hoping to raise money for the fight against blood cancers, a local high school junior is competing against 26 others to be named Student of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Chapaton Retention Basin assistant manager Kris Benda stand in the testing lab at the Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores.

Published February 1, 2019

Public Works uses caution when frozen ground, snow melt and rain collide

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works employees at the Chapaton and Martin retention basins prevented more than 30 million gallons of combined sewer overflow from spilling into Lake St. Clair Jan. 24 after rain and snow melt combined to fill the basin.

Published January 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Schools, firefighters, city workers deal with snow, cold in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After taking a month off, winter is hitting Michigan with a vengeance, closing schools, causing snow emergencies and leading to residents huddling at home to stay warm.

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.

Published January 25, 2019

Experts: Take care of pets in cold weather

METRO DETROIT — As temperatures dip below zero for the first time this season, animal experts want to make sure pet owners are keeping their furry family safe.

Property gifted to the city in 2016 will be conditionally rezoned to make way for a condominium development on Jefferson Avenue, south of Masonic Boulevard.

Published January 25, 2019

Differing opinions lead to split in development in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council members once again considered conditional rezoning for parcels located south of Lac Ste. Claire Villas Condominiums and Veterans Memorial Park after a difference of opinions between the city and other property owners with regard to the marketing of any future developments.

Published January 25, 2019

New SUV to be safer for police K-9 in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With two access doors for the dog and space to put a person in the back seat, the 2020 Ford Explorer will hold a safer K-9 insert for St. Clair Shores’ police dog, according to the Police Department.