St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

St. Clair Shores police urge courtesy when planning fireworks displays

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As residents prepare to celebrate the birthday of the nation, local police want them to know just what is and isn’t permitted under St. Clair Shores and Michigan law with regard to fireworks.

Published June 30, 2021

Woman fights to have demolition charges removed from mother’s estate in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two years after a barricaded gunman locked down the 31000 block of St. Margaret Street, the family of the woman who was living with him — and ultimately died at his hands — is still seeking peace and justice from the city.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 26, 2021

Selfridge Air Museum auctions flights to raise funds

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not often that civilians have the chance to fly in military airplanes.

Published June 25, 2021

Graduation plans evolve with the state of the pandemic

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Looking forward to being a senior at Lake Shore High School, Katie Maciejewski said she was anticipating a year “full of school spirit and doing things together ... as a whole class.”

Published June 25, 2021

Saturday Social District coming to downtown St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents and visitors to downtown St. Clair Shores will soon be able to have their drinks, and walk with them, too, following the approval of a local social district.

Published June 24, 2021

Eastland Center to be demolished

HARPER WOODS — Eastland Center, the long-standing shopping mall located in Harper Woods, has been approved for demolition to make way for new industrial businesses.

Published June 24, 2021

SOCRRA to keep appointment-only policy at drop-off center

OAKLAND COUNTY — While much of Michigan is returning to business as usual — or however close we can get to that — others are keeping their COVID-19 restrictions in place into the future.

Published June 24, 2021

Massive ceremony celebrates a year’s worth of St. Clair Shores Fire Department milestones

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the large bay doors open wide to let in the fresh air, friends, family and coworkers gathered to celebrate the retirements, promotions and new jobs of 23 people at the St. Clair Shores Fire Department.

Published June 24, 2021

Major construction project coming to I-696

METRO DETROIT — Starting next year, Interstate 696 will join I-75 and the laundry list of other road construction projects as the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks to reconstruct the road to make it safer for those who use it every day.

Published June 23, 2021

Get shady to chill out on your patio or deck this summer

METRO DETROIT — This is the time of year that many homeowners like to spend as much time as possible outside in the backyard or on the patio or deck.

Published June 23, 2021

‘Lit Walk by the Lake’ returns with hybrid event in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 2019, authors and patrons came together in an event to bring the written word outdoors during the first St. Clair Shores Lit Walk.

Published June 23, 2021

Pride March to hit Jefferson avenue June 27

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to “coexist and celebrate who we are,” a group of women is planning a Pride March in St. Clair Shores June 27.

Published June 23, 2021

LHS educator is county’s teacher of the year

WARREN/MACOMB COUNTY — From engaging students in her U.S. and world history classes to heading the school’s Social Studies Department, the dedication of Lincoln High School social studies teacher Gabrielle Avila has made an impact.

Published June 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Police Chief Todd Woodcox retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With no immediate plans but to spend the summer with his family, Police Chief Todd Woodcox is retiring from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, where he has served since September 1992.

Local businesses continue having problems hiring, retaining workers

Published June 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores businesses continue having problems hiring, retaining workers

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The past year has spurred a large growth in interest in practically anything that can be done outside, from camping to boating, to bicycling.