St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

The City Council approved a change in category from rehabilitation to reconstruction of Martin Road after an engineering survey discovered that there was no base under the road. Construction on the road is set to begin in the spring.

Published January 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Council approves changes to Martin Road project

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A federally funded project to rehabilitate a half-mile of Martin Road on the western city limits has been changed to a reconstruction project.

Published January 4, 2019

Plan to reduce sewer overflows gets state funding

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — A plan to eliminate three-quarters of the combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair from the Chapaton Retention Basin is one step closer to becoming reality with a grant from the state of Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

St. Clair Shored city officials look ahead in 2019

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City officials say 2019 may be a year of change in St. Clair Shores.

Published January 4, 2019

Looking Back: Dyer’s Riding Stables

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Much of the early history of St. Clair Shores is rooted in agriculture and trades related to the land. With affluence increasing in the 20th century, some of the more practical farm pastimes were taken up by people able to afford leisure pursuits. One of these activities was horseback riding.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

St. Clair Shores rises above challenges of 2018

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Mayor Kip Walby told the community that he was thankful for all their support throughout the tough times of 2018 and appreciative that St. Clair Shores residents always come through during good times and bad.

From left, Jefferson Middle School students Ava Pinter, Abbey Ruthenberg and Miranda Matouk participated in a technology showcase at the state Capitol in December.

Published December 27, 2018

St. Clair Shores students showcase tech skills in Lansing

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The best educators and their pupils were able to show off their skills in December during the AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Lansing.

Fire Chief James Piper introduces probationary firefighter Jacob Busacca Dec. 17.

Published December 27, 2018

St. Clair Shores Fire Department welcomes new firefighter

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In his first job out of the Fire Academy at Macomb Community College, Jacob Busacca will become the 49th member of the St. Clair Shores Fire Department.

Published December 26, 2018

Macomb County Community Mental Health names new CEO

MACOMB COUNTY — David Pankotai was recently named the chief executive officer of Macomb County Community Mental Health, or MCCMH.

Published December 20, 2018

First pair graduates from local Drug Treatment Court in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Over the course of 18 months, through meetings with sponsors, the judge, peer coaches and probation officers, by complying with all court orders and testing, two young men were able to reach sobriety and become the first two graduates of the St. Clair Shores Drug Treatment Court Dec. 14.

Published December 20, 2018

New owners hope to make St. Clair Shores a ‘brewing destination’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the recommendation of approval of microbrewer, small winemaker and small distiller licenses from City Council, the newest microbrewery coming to St. Clair Shores is one step closer to approval.

Published December 20, 2018

Lake Shore students shine brightly at Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams

ST. CLAIR SHORES/ROYAL OAK — This is the second year that the community has gathered outside the pediatric unit at Beaumont Hospital every night in December with flashlights in hand to support the Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams program.