St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

New mental health CEO wants to reduce stigma, offer empathy

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health has a new CEO.

Published January 15, 2019

Smith re-elected as chair of Macomb County Board of Commissioners

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bob Smith, a Democrat from Clinton Township, was re-elected by his peers to again serve as the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the 2019-20 term.

Published January 15, 2019

Macomb County leaders to highlight technology, talent at NAIAS

DETROIT — Leaders from Macomb County will celebrate several talent and technology initiatives during the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 14, 2019

Man electrocuted creating wood artwork in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A man died after reportedly being electrocuted while creating artwork using electricity and wood.

Published January 11, 2019

Hockey game to honor slain K-9 officer Axe

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When the puck drops Jan. 19, it won’t just be for a great game of hockey, it will be a way to remember and honor St. Clair Shores’ slain K-9 officer, Axe.

Published January 11, 2019

Elmwood Elementary Scouts break the mold with inclusivity

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Standing at attention facing the flag, Pack 1472 from Elmwood Elementary School could be any Cub Scout pack on any given day, leading the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Published January 11, 2019

Equipment approved for newest ambulance in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Requests to outfit a new ambulance approved in December led to inquiries from City Council members as to why they weren’t notified earlier of single-source purchases.

Published January 11, 2019

Working for a healthy, drug-free community, SNAP returns to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A group that worked hard to let the community know about the opioid epidemic before it became national news and campaigned to keep parents from serving alcohol at parties has been resurrected to address the needs of the community.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller discusses the root cause of the 15 Mile Road sinkhole Jan. 9 in the public works building. Miller points to activity that occurred back in 2014, which a hired expert claims spurred the eventual collapse of the piping and roadway.

Published January 11, 2019

Miller: Sinkhole caused by ‘human error’

FRASER — An infrastructure expert from Denver, Colorado, has concluded that the sinkhole that devoured a Fraser family’s home was a result of “human error.”

Published January 11, 2019

Police investigating burned body found in St. Clair Shores garage

St. Clair Shores police discovered the badly burned body of a man in a garage on Allor Street Jan. 10.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.