St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published December 27, 2019

Oakland County communities crack down on Southfield Road speeding

METRO DETROIT — They see you when you’re speeding. They know when you’re unsafe. Earlier this month, the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village and Beverly Hills teamed up to reduce speeding on Southfield Road.

Published December 27, 2019

Man dies after assault at local bar

A St. Clair Shores man who was allegedly assaulted at a local bar Dec. 22 has died, according to police.

Published December 25, 2019

Not home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — The price of freedom is paid with the blood of those who serve. Our safety and security come at a cost also measured in distance and time away from loved ones. Those who step forward to serve in the military pay the bill for the rest of us.

Published December 25, 2019

Get motivated to get fit with a wearable device

METRO DETROIT — Carolyn Wilson, of St. Clair Shores, got her first activity tracker three years ago — a Fitbit.

Published December 20, 2019

Musician Jack Scott remembered for rockabilly groove

METRO DETROIT — A steady stream of tributes have circulated social media since Dec. 12, when news of musician Jack Scott’s passing was announced.

Published December 19, 2019

Salvation Army receives gold coin in 2 local buckets

ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When most people pass a Salvation Army collection bucket around the holidays, they might throw in a dollar or some spare change. One generous individual has been giving the organization rare South African gold Krugerrands annually.

Published December 19, 2019

Neighbors, family look for answers on St. Margaret house in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Neighbors and the daughter of a woman killed in a July 4 standoff on St. Margaret Street went to the Dec. 16 City Council meeting looking for answers.

Published December 19, 2019

Sheriff’s Office gives away gift cards for Christmas

MACOMB COUNTY — Instead of issuing traffic tickets, members of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office recently handed out Christmas cheer in the form of gift cards.

Published December 19, 2019

Ballot initiative for new jail expected in August

MACOMB COUNTY — Discussion continued recently regarding a new county jail.

Published December 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Izzy is the new therapy dog in the Macomb County Circuit Court Juvenile Division.

Published December 17, 2019

Juvenile court welcomes therapy dog

MACOMB COUNTY — Just like that, the life of Izzy changed, and so did those whom she came into contact with.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

A fire began in a shed next to this home on South Rosedale Court in St. Clair Shores the evening of Dec. 15.

Published December 17, 2019

Fire forces family from home in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A St. Clair Shores family is facing Christmas out of their home after a fire began in the shed and spread through the garage to the house Dec. 15.

Published December 16, 2019

Bathhouse opening may be delayed till spring

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A grand opening celebration for the bathhouse under construction at Blossom Heath Park will likely be pushed back until spring to wait for the installation of concrete and landscaping, said Community Development and Inspection Director Chris Rayes at the Dec. 11 meeting of the Tax Increment Finance Authority, or TIFA.

Published December 16, 2019

St. Clair Shores businessman celebrates 100th birthday

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 1949, Peter Guastello had a produce market on the northeast corner of Harper Avenue and Martin Road.

Volunteers stand beside a truck they filled with donations collected by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores for the Macomb Foster Closet.

Published December 16, 2019

Office full of items donated to Macomb Foster Closet

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An empty office was completely stuffed with donations when the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores volunteers began to load a truck for the Macomb Foster Closet Dec. 5.

Published December 16, 2019

Looking Back: George J. Haas House

ST. CLAIR SHORES — George J. Haas, who by 1930 had his own architecture firm in Detroit, would go on to design some of the most acclaimed buildings in the area.