St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published June 8, 2018

St. Clair Shores Fire Department receives ‘Mission: Lifeline’ award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the second year in a row, the St. Clair Shores Fire Department has been honored by the American Heart Association for its lifesaving skills.

Published June 8, 2018

Drinking water monitoring systems returning this summer

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the turquoise blue waters of Lake St. Clair gleaming behind them, local officials discussed the health of the lake at MacRay Harbor June 6, and announced an initiative to protect the resource.

Published June 8, 2018

Ducklings rescued by St. Clair Shores firefighters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Duck, duck, duck ... safe! St. Clair Shores firefighters have rescued at least 19 ducklings from storm sewers so far this year, responding to calls on Socia Street and the area of 10 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue May 29 and June 2.

Published June 7, 2018

Recreational marijuana will be on November ballot

LANSING — It’s official: Michigan voters will have the final say as to whether recreational marijuana will be legal or not statewide.

Published June 7, 2018

County bicentennial relay set for June 21-22

MACOMB COUNTY — As Macomb County celebrates its bicentennial this year, several events are planned, including a 24-hour torch relay set for June 21-22.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published June 4, 2018

Man dies after fight outside St. Clair Shores bar

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 57-year-old St. Clair Shores man died three days after he was involved in a fight outside a local bar.

Published June 1, 2018

A living memorial at Greenwood Elementary

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A tree was planted at Greenwood Elementary School in memory of Dean Hardin, a second-grader who died of a brain tumor in April.

Published June 1, 2018

Floor patches from senior center renovation to be repaired

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When the automated wall partition was installed as part of the renovations to the Senior Activities Center, contractors with Cross Renovation had to pull out three portions of the floor in the multipurpose room to accommodate the footings.

Published June 1, 2018

Joint seals to be repaired on Jefferson in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city will be using an epoxy patch to fix the joint seals for about a mile of Jefferson Avenue.

Leonore’s Potato Salad is a popular dish for family and friends

Published June 1, 2018

Local Dish: Leonore’s Potato Salad

Colleen Maciejewski, a St. Clair Shores resident for 15 years, discusses her godmother’s potato salad, which is requested by name by friends and family for Memorial Day parties and large family gatherings, as told to Kristyne E. Demske.

Published June 1, 2018

New narcotics tester safer for police

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A new tool will protect police from the drugs they have to test.

Published May 31, 2018

Police investigating alleged assault at St. Clair Shores bar

St. Clair Shores Police are investigating an alleged assault at a bar Harper Avenue.

Published May 31, 2018

Local Dish: Fran’s Sicilian Sauce

Frances (Leone) Rubello, 86, the mother of C & G Newspapers advertising representative Dave Rubello, talks about the sauce she made while raising a family for 38 years in St. Clair Shores, as told to Kristyne E. Demske.

Published May 31, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1967 Dodge Charger has long family history

In 1967, when Waterford resident Brian Veit was just 6 years old, his dad brought home a brand-new Dodge Charger.

Published May 29, 2018

Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Published May 29, 2018

St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade marches on despite warm weather

Temperatures far above seasonal averages didn’t melt the excitement of residents and visitors as the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade marched along Harper Avenue May 27.

The Grosse Pointe Lakeshore Chorus sings the national anthem during the blessing of the fleet in 2015. This year’s ceremony is set for 10 a.m. June 3.

Published May 25, 2018

Blessing of the Fleet celebrates 60 years

ST. CLAIR SHORES — First begun with the establishment of the Jefferson Yacht Club in 1957, the annual Blessing of the Fleet has grown over the past 60 years.