St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Mayor Kip Walby reads a proclamation honoring Dana Scott Paladino upon his retirement from the Parks and Recreation Commission after 30 years of service.

Published February 25, 2019

Longtime volunteer honored for work with parks and recreation

Over the course of three decades, Dana Scott Paladino has helped build horseshoe pits, run carnivals and raise money for sports in the city.

St. Clair Shores City Council honored Paladino Feb. 19 for his 30 years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He retired from the commission this year.

The FARO 3D Laser Scanner Focus S70 scans the scene of an accident to digitally reconstruct a 3D representation of the scene for police.

Published February 25, 2019

New scanner will cut down on road closure time after crashes

A new piece of equipment will cut down on the time it takes to measure crime scenes and crash sites, while providing much more accurate measurements and computerized reconstruction of scenes for the Police Department.

Work has already begun on the restaurant and banquet hall, which will reopen in March under a new name.

Published February 25, 2019

Golf course restaurant services contract approved

Cranks Services will run the banquet center and restaurant facility at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club for at least the next 10 years with a newly approved contract from the City Council.

Published February 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 20, 2019

Historical homes need a lot of TLC

METRO DETROIT — If you own a home that’s 50 years old or older, you own a historical home. Maintaining a historical home requires some unique tasks on top of the common ones associated with maintaining any modern home.

Published February 20, 2019

Couples include pets in their walk down the aisle

METRO DETROIT — Something old, something new, something borrowed — and a good boy, too. That’s not quite how the old adage goes, but it certainly applies to the brides and grooms of 2019. Couples are creating new traditions for their nuptials, and including their furry child in the ceremony is non-negotiable.

Published February 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores Police looking for pair in string of cigarette thefts

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Police have identified two men they believe to be responsible for a string of cigarette thefts from local gas stations and convenience stores.

Senior Devin Peltier rides a scooter through the safe driving obstacle course at Lake Shore High School Feb. 11.

Published February 15, 2019

Dangers of distracted driving brought to life

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The lanes are lined with LED tube lighting, narrow paths that twist and turn.

Sarah Lafata, of St. Clair Shores, is bringing her 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle to this year’s Autorama, set for March 1-3 at Cobo Center.

Published February 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores resident to show '72 Chevelle at Autorama

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The cranberry red 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle has been lovingly owned by just two people: the man who designed it as a performance vehicle at General Motors, and Sarah Lafata, of St. Clair Shores.

Wayne Kuptz and Alex Bolen, both of St. Clair Shores, get Valentine’s Day lunch at the Senior Activity Center Feb. 14. The center contracted with Crank’s to cater the lunch that day, while other local businesses have stepped up to provide lunches recently with the kitchen closed due to the air makeup unit being repaired.

Published February 15, 2019

Businesses step up after senior center kitchen shuts down in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A “catastrophic failure” of the air makeup unit at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center meant that daily lunch would become a daily hassle.

Published February 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores Police Department struggles to fill positions

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Just search “police staffing” online and the results are filled with articles proclaiming shortages around the country.

Published February 15, 2019

Two years of tears, camaraderie and fighting despair

MACOMB COUNTY — An ongoing opioid epidemic, smothered by stories of addiction and distorted views in the court of public opinion, gave people like Linda Davis some hesitation when the Hope Not Handcuffs program commenced in February 2017.

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.

Published February 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 13, 2019

How seniors are clearing clutter to make room for living

METRO DETROIT — As we age, many come to realize that what’s truly valuable in life is stored within our hearts, not within our walls.So when the kids fly the coop and the exciting and restful days of retirement approach, who wants to spend that well-deserved free time dusting a big ol’ house full of stuff that’s been acquired over the years?

Published February 11, 2019

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

C & G writers earn MPA honors

A pair of C & G Newspapers staff writers were honored recently for their reporting.

Published February 11, 2019

Family files lawsuit against police, St. Clair Shores, for November shooting

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city of St. Clair Shores, the St. Clair Shores Police Department and five police officers are being sued by the family of Theoddeus Gray, who was shot and killed Nov. 4 outside Lakeland Manor, 26211 Harper Ave.

Published February 10, 2019

Lake Shore Road accident claims life of St. Clair Shores woman

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — An 88-year-old St. Clair Shores woman died as a result of her injuries from a crash in the 500 block of Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores on Friday night.

Published February 8, 2019

Macomb Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Meals on Wheels, a program run by the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services, is in dire need of volunteers for the winter months.