St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published May 29, 2021

Copper Hop goes green in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With an eye to contribute to the development of renewable energy projects in Michigan, Copper Hop Brewing Company has become the first brewery in the state to enroll in DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program, which allows customers to attribute their energy use to wind and solar parks throughout the state.

Signs posted in and outside city buildings, like this one seen in the St. Clair Shores Public Library, reflect the new policy on masks as of May 24.

Published May 28, 2021

Mask requirements change inside St. Clair Shores city buildings

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Responding to changes implemented by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Clair Shores has new signs on its doors indicating who does — and does not — have to don a mask.

Published May 28, 2021

Summertime brings more fun, improvement to the parks in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 20 years old, the splash pad at Veterans Memorial Park is still something enjoyed by children of all ages, but it’s showing its age, according to parks and recreation officials.

Published May 28, 2021

TIA, victim’s families advocate for hands-free Senate legislation

METRO DETROIT — As a mother, everything changed for Laurel Zimmerman on Dec. 28, 2010, the day her 16-year-old daughter Ally Zimmerman was fatally injured in a crash involving a distracted driver.

Line dancers take the floor during a 2019 concert in Veterans Memorial Park.

Published May 27, 2021

Music on the Lake returns for summer in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Proclaiming that “it’s like we’re getting back to normal,” Mayor Kip Walby thanked Petitpren for bringing its 30th season of Music on the Lake back to Veterans Memorial Park in June, July and August.

Published May 27, 2021

Beaumont offers Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15

METRO DETROIT — After being one of the first children to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Beaumont Service Center, in Southfield, Megan Sims, 13, now wants to advocate for other children her age to get vaccinated as well.

Published May 26, 2021

Officials hopeful Fisher Road will get grant for repairs

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are again showing their support for work on Fisher Road that would be partially paid for with a state grant.

Published May 26, 2021

Prepare for post-pandemic pet separation anxiety

METRO DETROIT — With lockdown restrictions easing up and more people returning to work, going back to school or taking vacations, some dogs accustomed to the constant presence of their humans may experience different levels of separation anxiety.

Published May 26, 2021

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Construction is ongoing for joint repair on Harper Avenue between Eight Mile and Nine Mile Roads.

Published May 26, 2021

Residents seeing orange as construction hits St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Summertime means road construction time in St. Clair Shores.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 25, 2021

Planting hope at Wigs 4 Kids

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Inspired by a grotto at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, a therapy garden is growing outside of the new home of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with help from local students and members of the Lions Club.

Published May 24, 2021

Local volunteers honored for efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a county-wide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 12, 2021

Roseville to continue providing inspection services for St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores will continue to work with the city of Roseville for its inspection services after it was the lone bidder on the service contracts.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.