St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 5, 2018

St. Clair Shores K-9 killed in the line of duty

St. Clair Shores Police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer shot in the line of duty at a local banquet hall Nov. 4.

Published November 2, 2018

Student-run bistro reopens bigger and better in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — South Lake Bistro, a student-run restaurant, has reopened after more than a year’s closure in a different location at the school with its own entrance, more space and customized workspace.

Published November 2, 2018

Hockey game, open house to benefit veterans

ST. CLAIR SHORES/CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — With the goal of making a difference in the lives of veterans, employees of Stahls will take on the Detroit Red Wings alumni team to kick off the company’s Power Play for Heroes event during Veterans Day weekend.

Plans to renovate the bathhouse at Blossom Heath Park are moving forward with the support of the Tax-Increment Finance Authority.

Published November 2, 2018

TIFA plans for bathhouse renovations at Blossom Heath

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A project to renovate the bathhouse at Blossom Heath Park has support from the City Council and the Tax Increment Finance Authority, which could be proceeding with bid requests in as little as 90 days.

Published November 2, 2018

Huge hair donation from overseas helps local charity

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When Michael Fronczak walked into Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan four years ago, he had been growing out his hair. He made an appointment at Go Green Salon and chopped off his locks.

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

Published October 26, 2018

TIFA to pay for repairs to Nautical Mile

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Tax-Increment Finance Authority voted to pay for paver restoration, grate repair and tree trimming to clean up the Nautical Mile.

Published October 26, 2018

Community bands together to save the Elmwood Eagle

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s been an icon in front of Elmwood Elementary School for more than a decade.

Published October 26, 2018

Friends bookstore helps support library

ST. CLAIR SHORES — More than a year after it opened, the Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library used bookstore has its own sign, and members are hoping to spread the word about the thousands of books that are available on its shelves.

Published October 26, 2018

Projects in St. Clair Shores to be carried over to 2019

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved carryovers to the general fund budget for projects that had been budgeted for the prior fiscal year but were not completed yet.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores voters to decide state, local races and ballot proposals

In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will pick leaders at the state and county levels, trustees for local school boards, and state and local ballot proposals Nov. 6.