St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

Beloved local bartender honored at Charles H. Wright Museum

DETROIT — To those who knew him, Jerome Adams, of Eastpointe, was the kind of man who was always there with a smile to give and a hand to lend … and if that hand included one of his refreshing cocktails, it was all the better.

Published June 10, 2019

Lakeview looking to ask voters for bond issue

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that a new bond would address needed improvements without increasing taxes, Lakeview Public Schools has begun the process needed to bring a bond issue before voters in November.

Published June 10, 2019

Four candidates to be interviewed for St. Clair Shores city manager

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Candidates from as near as Center Line and as far as Illinois will be considered for the position of city manager of St. Clair Shores during public interviews June 15.

Daniel Ainsworth, of St. Clair Shores, is riding 500 miles to benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund through the Great Cycle Challenge USA.

Published June 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores man riding to find cures for childhood cancer

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Daniel Ainsworth has pledged to bike at least 500 miles during the month of June while raising money for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund through the fifth annual Great Cycle Challenge USA.

Published June 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Council approves 2019-20 budget

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Approving a lower millage rate than the one that was levied in 2018-19, the City Council voted to approve the approximately $40 million 2019-20 budget June 3.

Published June 10, 2019

Macomb County celebrates its ‘great’ lake

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County has close to 32 miles of coastline along Lake St. Clair.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences:

Published June 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 5, 2019

Interfaith group to explore henna: temporary, natural body art

METRO DETROIT — Henna is a rich part of Indian culture, and is a staple at weddings. It is also used during religious ceremonies, baby showers, parties and get-togethers.

Published June 5, 2019

D-Day 75 years later

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

State Rep. Bill Sowerby, D-Clinton Township, is joining other legislators in a plan to attack illiteracy.

Published June 5, 2019

Local legislators bringing literacy back to forefront

LANSING — The literacy crisis in Michigan has not improved, leading to a new push from state legislators to address statewide deficiencies.

Published June 5, 2019

Around the campfire, the talk is of memories, camaraderie

METRO DETROIT — The scent of charcoal smoldering in the air. The sounds of kids playing cornhole. Watching the sunset from a chaise lawn chair. It's all part of the camping experience in Michigan.

Published June 5, 2019

Families make it work — successfully

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered how and why family members decide to work together to make a business thrive? C & G Newspapers asked some folks who have been doing it successfully for years, as well as a family that has just branched out to the second generation.

Published June 5, 2019

Small backyards can pack a big punch

METRO DETROIT — If you have a small backyard, your big ideas can be right at home. According to local experts, homeowners with small backyards don’t have to scale down their big ideas, and a few simple yard hacks can make your space seem bigger than it really is.

From left, Officer Travis Kaufman and Rocky, Officer Gerald Chomos and Wylie, and Officer Tom Price and Maz bring the K-9 officers to the Call to Courage Police Appreciation and Awards breakfast May 29.

Published June 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores officers honored, new K-9s introduced at Call to Courage

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two new probationary officers, who don’t yet have their badges, were introduced at the annual Call to Courage St. Clair Shores Police Appreciation and Awards breakfast May 29.

Published June 4, 2019

Cities seeking grant for intercommunity bike trail

EASTPOINTE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — The cities of Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and Warren are considering plans for a new bike path that would span the three communities and connect to the region’s larger bike path network.

Published June 3, 2019

Cromie Cougars to combat cancer

WARREN/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Cromie Cougars team will again come together to do their part to fight cancer, help people battling it and remember those who died from it. The Cougars, out of Cromie Elementary School in Warren Consolidated Schools, will participate in the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life of the Eastside from noon June 8 to noon June 9 at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores.

Published May 31, 2019

Scout constructs wheelchair-accessible picnic tables

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s something many people take for granted — going into a park for a picnic and having a seat at whatever picnic table is available. But for those in a wheelchair, it may not be that easy.Read More

Published May 31, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Council approves vaping ordinance

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the popularity of cigarettes drops and vaping increases for youth, the St. Clair Shores City Council took steps to make sure that city ordinances prohibit both ways of ingesting nicotine for those under the age of 18.