St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 28, 2019

No injuries reported in St. Clair Shores veterinary office crash

A 29-year-old woman hit the gas when her vehicle was in reverse instead of drive, crashing into the front of a local veterinary office after hours.

Published October 25, 2019

St. Clair Shores joins others in supporting game fishing

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the state Legislature considering two sets of bills to update commercial fishing regulations, St. Clair Shores has joined other lakefront communities in its support of bills before the state House that would establish penalties for the taking of noncommercial species.

Published October 25, 2019

Looking back: 1933 plane crash

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On June 18, 1933, 21-year-old Frederick Stearns II decided to take his biplane up for a spin. Literally.

Published October 25, 2019

Record-high lake levels discussed

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes hit record highs above sea level in 2019, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that high levels can be expected into 2020 as well.

Published October 23, 2019

One dead in crash on I-94

ROSEVILLE — One driver is dead and another is in police custody after a crash on eastbound Interstate 94 Oct. 22.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

The city has filed a blight lawsuit against banks involved with this house on St. Margaret Street, where a barricaded gunman held police at bay July 4-5.

Published October 18, 2019

St. Clair Shores institutes blight case for barricaded gunman house

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents came to the Oct. 7 City Council meeting looking for answers as their neighborhood continues to deal with the aftermath of a July 4 barricaded gunman situation.

Published October 18, 2019

Desmadryl promoted to fire marshal in St. Clair Shores as Bodnar retires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Some have to say goodbye to make way for others to have new opportunities, Fire Chief James Piper explained as the department wished a happy retirement to Fire Marshal M. Bodnar and swore in Scott Desmadryl, the former fire inspector, as the new fire marshal.

Published October 18, 2019

St. Clair Shores voters to decide City Council members, school proposals

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In the St. Clair Shores Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will choose three members of the City Council in the Nov. 5 general election.