St. Clair Shores Sentinel

From left, St. Clair Shores police officers Tom Price, Mitchell Morano, James Johnson, Deanna Arthurs, Trevor Head and Sgt. Margaret Eidt receive a unit citation at the Call to Courage awards breakfast May 22.

Published May 25, 2018

Dedication to the force honored by Optimist Club

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the seventh year, the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores took time to honor members of the St. Clair Shores Police Department who went above and beyond the call of duty during the previous year.

Published May 25, 2018

Voters will be asked to renew SMART millage in August

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published May 24, 2018

Knee walls in St. Clair Shores won’t be triggered until parking lots hit 40 feet

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following recommendations from a subcommittee charged with reviewing the zoning ordinances and the Planning Commission, City Council voted to approve amendments to some of the ordinances May 21.

Published May 24, 2018

Rockin’ the summer away at the library in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Pet rocks, rock ’n’ roll and more will greet readers this summer at the St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 E. 11 Mile Road.

Published May 22, 2018

List of crash-prone intersections released

METRO DETROIT — Drivers who want to keep up to speed on certain traffic intersections’ crash data now have an updated, compiled list, though some road safety experts say additional information ought to be considered.

Published May 22, 2018

Picking the right plants can make a shade garden a success

METRO DETROIT — Just because where you are planting your garden may be devoid of sunlight doesn’t mean it has to be without color.

Published May 22, 2018

Getting from point A to the UP and elsewhere when roadwork is everywhere

METRO DETROIT — Before you stuff your suitcase for this summer’s road trip, make sure you pack a healthy dose of patience — construction season is in high gear.

Published May 21, 2018

Skate park equipment on order in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After years of planning, fundraising and waiting, a skate park in St. Clair Shores is inching closer to reality with the award of a contract for the equipment to JSS Macomb.

Published May 21, 2018

Reaching through the generations to find common ground

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the end of the year, many schools celebrate sunshine and athletic abilities with field days.

Published May 21, 2018

Personalized pieces show appreciation for staff in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Creating a thoughtful gift for each staff member in Lakeview Public Schools for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is something that’s done every year, but drafting and design students took the project to a new level in 2018.

Published May 21, 2018

St. Clair Shores considers balanced budget for 2018-19

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents won’t pay much more in taxes while the city celebrates a balanced budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Published May 17, 2018

Macomb County receives national awards

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County was the recent recipient of five 2018 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, or NACo, an annual award program that recognizes innovative, effective county government initiatives that strengthen services for residents.

Published May 17, 2018

Police search for armed man in 7-Eleven robberies

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are looking for a man they believe has robbed three 7-Eleven stores in the city recently.

Published May 16, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Mustang SSP patrolled the highways of Georgia

Macomb Township resident Dave Popovich owns a car that encompasses two of his passions: police work and Mustangs.

Published May 16, 2018

Experts offer advice for when high winds threaten to blow away trash, recyclables

METRO DETROIT — A Friday in early May brought extremely high winds that kicked the spring season into high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Local women make career changes in opening their own businesses

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — As a teacher’s assistant for 15 years in the Berkley School District, Camilia Saleh had found satisfaction in helping children in the special education program.

Published May 16, 2018

Police looking for armed man in 7-Eleven robberies

St. Clair Shores Police are looking for a man in connection with the robberies of two local convenience stores May 12.

SMART is reporting significant increases in ridership along corridors in which it instituted high-frequency, limited-stop bus routes known as FAST service at the outset of 2018.

Published May 15, 2018

SMART’s FAST service shows increased ridership

METRO DETROIT — SMART is reporting that its new FAST limited-stop bus service, which runs along Woodward, Michigan and Gratiot avenues, has resulted in significant increases in ridership.

Published May 14, 2018

Animal rights issues raise questions from advocacy groups

LANSING — Legislators at the state and federal levels are dedicating their time to efforts they say will protect their four-legged constituency. But some advocates question whether the outcome will help or hurt cats, dogs and other animals.