St. Clair Shores Sentinel

A woman was killed after a semitrailer rear-ended the vehicle she was driving on Interstate 94 in Macomb County.

Published March 7, 2019

Woman killed in crash with semi on I-94 in Macomb County

Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a semitrailer and several other vehicles on westbound Interstate 94.

Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

Published March 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores restaurant closed temporarily after small fire

A local pub is closed for a short time due to a small fire in the kitchen, according to St. Clair Shores Fire Department officials.

Published March 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores city clerk to help advise on election reforms

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores City Clerk Mary Kotowski is one of 25 officials who was named to a new Election Modernization Advisory Committee created by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to implement Proposal 3 and other election reforms.

Published March 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores library has plenty of reasons to stop in this month

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Begun as a way to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the St. Clair Shores Public Library is celebrating March Is Reading Month with a character hunt, guessing game and family reading day.

Published March 1, 2019

Kids on the Go the winner in St. Isaac Jogues penny wars

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was a war where everyone was a winner — especially the local charity, Kids on the Go.

For 30 years, St. Clair Shores resident Jeff Maci, right, has worked at the Harper Woods Taco Bell. Maci, who has Down syndrome, recently received a commendation from his manager, James Cherry, for his long career.

Published March 1, 2019

Kindness and a can-do attitude define longtime employee

HARPER WOODS — Fifty-year-old St. Clair Shores resident Jeff Maci has been a reliable fixture at the Taco Bell at Vernier Road and Harper Avenue for decades.

Four-year-old Nina Ventimiglia, of Grosse Pointe Woods, tries to help her mom pick up a box of petunias on Flower Day at the 2018 St. Clair Shores Farmers Market.

Published March 1, 2019

Disagreements lead to change in farmers market leadership in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With an announcement on Facebook, the four-year run of the St. Clair Shores Farmers Market, as the community has come to know it, is changing.

Published March 1, 2019

St. Clair Shores man killed by rolling Jeep

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 48-year-old man in the 20000 block of Chalon Street was killed the afternoon of Feb. 25 when his Jeep rolled on top of him.

Published March 1, 2019

Macomb County officials at odds over expenditure of forfeiture funds

MOUNT CLEMENS — Trouble is brewing in Macomb County politics as two of the area’s leading elected officials are pointing fingers at each other regarding questionable spending practices.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.

Published February 28, 2019

Let workshops lead the way for springtime gardening

METRO DETROIT — Shelby Township resident Ivy Schwartz’s calling is in her name.

Published February 28, 2019

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2019

Newly formed PTO has ‘amazing’ impact on middle school

“Middle school students, especially, are making that transition from childhood to adolescence. Parents can help their students make good choices as they go through this process,” South Lake Middle School Principal Michael Bruce said in an email interview. “Parents have been there and can be the best mentors.”

The most successful students have very involved parents, he said.

That’s why a group of parents has come together to form the South Lake Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization.