St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published November 17, 2021

At 60, Warren Astronomical Society still reaching for the stars

METRO DETROIT — Looking to keep their father busy in his twilight years, Jon Blum’s adult children bought him a telescope as a retirement gift 20 years ago, when he wrapped up his career as a dermatologist.

Published November 17, 2021

Former county prosecutor sentencing adjourned to 2022

MACOMB COUNTY — Counsel for a former Macomb County prosecutor argue that if sentencing is not delayed, it will cause prejudice by forcing them to choose which criminal case deserves their focused attention.

Published November 17, 2021

Bask in the warm glow cast by holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — With most theaters now operating again, the holiday show tradition returns to stages throughout the area, warming hearts of all ages with music, dance and plays.

Published November 11, 2021

Lead line replacements continue in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Despite the fact that the state only ordered St. Clair Shores to replace 7% of the original 656 residences thought to have lead service lines per year in 2019, the city has replaced more than 400 since that time, mostly in 2021.

Published November 11, 2021

Local women support environment with pop-up shop

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — Two friends were looking for a change.

Road Commission prepares for winter season

Published November 11, 2021

Road Commission for Oakland County prepares for winter season

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County is preparing for the winter season, and it’s beginning by taking on its annual review of its winter maintenance procedures.

Published November 10, 2021

Boy spends special day at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — He looked like a kid in a candy store, except he was at a U.S. military installation.

Published November 10, 2021

Fundraising campaign raises over $40k for student struck by car on 24 Mile

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Friends, family, the community and a local school are rallying around a local teen.

Published November 10, 2021

Women open up businesses after pandemic hits

METRO DETROIT — “Are you sure you want to do this?” Alexandria Joubert heard that question several times as she made plans to open her own business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 9, 2021

What’s wrong with my maple?

METRO DETROIT — Maybe the maple you anxiously wait to see bud every spring, doze in the shade under all summer and ogle as it explodes in fiery fall colors isn’t its old self this year.

Published November 8, 2021

Wozniak takes win in special state Senate election

MACOMB COUNTY — Voters in the Michigan Senate’s 8th District Nov. 2 chose Republican Douglas C. Wozniak to serve an approximately one-year partial term when the votes were done being counted just after midnight Nov. 3.

Published November 5, 2021

Officials to investigate cause of water main break

FARMINGTON HILLS — To Farmington Hills residents and commuters, it may seem unpleasantly familiar: A 48-inch water main break closes 14 Mile Road at the end of October.

Published November 5, 2021

Prosecutor’s office declines charges in state rep domestic abuse case

LANSING — No charges have been filed by the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with accusations made by state Rep. Mari Manoogian against state Rep. Steve Marino.

Published November 4, 2021

Brave the cold for local winter activities

METRO DETROIT — Baby, it's cold outside. But that's not stopping people from heading out to local ice rinks or partaking in any of the other winter activities in C & G's coverage area.

Published November 3, 2021

Incumbents win reelection in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With vote totals at least twice as high as those of the challengers, City Council members Dave Rubello, Candice Rusie and John Caron won reelection to their seats on St. Clair Shores City Council for the next four years.

Published November 1, 2021

Fall for fall: Seasonal events around Metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — Looks like the only leftovers are what's tempting you in the fridge.

Published October 29, 2021

Lakeview approves retention stipends, signing bonuses

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Amidst a national teacher and employee shortage, Lakeview Public Schools is taking steps to attract new employees, and keep the ones they have, with bonuses.

Published October 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Fire Department awarded ‘Gold Plus’ award for cardiac care

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Fire Department was awarded the 2021 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award from Ascension St. John and the American Heart Association Oct. 18.

Testimony Oct. 21 in Macomb County 41-B District Court in Clinton Township in the case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, pictured, came from former Macomb County Commissioner Robert Leonetti and former office manager at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Jennifer Meech.

Published October 29, 2021

Former county commissioner, prosecutor’s office manager, testify in Smith case

MACOMB COUNTY — Insight from a former county commissioner and manager in the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office marked the continuation of a high-level court case.