St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published November 4, 2019

Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

From left, Detroit Red Wings alumnus Darren McCarty; Sgt. Mike Ronan and his service dog, Julie; Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog recipient Sheldon Ewers and his dog, Roy; GAMSD founder Carol Borden; and Dan Stahl get ready to begin the 2018 game during Power Play for Heroes. The 2019 Power Play for Heroes event will take place Nov. 9 at St. Clair Shores Civic Arena.

Published November 4, 2019

Hockey game to honor veterans

ST. CLAIR SHORES/CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Taking time to thank and recognize veterans for their service, Stahls Automotive Collection will once again host Power Play For Heroes, beginning with a hockey game in St. Clair Shores.

Published November 4, 2019

History lives on in St. Clair Shores house

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was the character of the house that sold Amanda McLaughlin and Jeff Sloan on their 11 Mile Road home.

Published November 4, 2019

Students in St. Clair Shores to give back as part of Positivity Project

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the leaves pile up this fall, yardwork can seem insurmountable, but hundreds of local middle school students are ready to help those who need it.

Published November 1, 2019

Rising Stars Academy receives Impact100 Macomb grant

MACOMB COUNTY — For the past six years, young adults with special needs have been developing their culinary arts skills and more at Rising Stars Academy in Center Line.

Published November 1, 2019

Warthogs donate tactical litters to K-9 teams in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Having the right equipment on hand to move an injured K-9 or safely lift the dog over a wall or fence matters when seconds count for first responders. Members of the Southern Macomb Warthogs Chapter 44 recently supplemented the gear issued by police departments across the county by adding tactical medical litters for 24 K-9 units.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 28, 2019

No injuries reported in St. Clair Shores veterinary office crash

A 29-year-old woman hit the gas when her vehicle was in reverse instead of drive, crashing into the front of a local veterinary office after hours.

Published October 25, 2019

St. Clair Shores joins others in supporting game fishing

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the state Legislature considering two sets of bills to update commercial fishing regulations, St. Clair Shores has joined other lakefront communities in its support of bills before the state House that would establish penalties for the taking of noncommercial species.

Published October 25, 2019

Looking back: 1933 plane crash

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On June 18, 1933, 21-year-old Frederick Stearns II decided to take his biplane up for a spin. Literally.

Published October 25, 2019

Record-high lake levels discussed

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes hit record highs above sea level in 2019, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that high levels can be expected into 2020 as well.

Published October 23, 2019

One dead in crash on I-94

ROSEVILLE — One driver is dead and another is in police custody after a crash on eastbound Interstate 94 Oct. 22.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”