St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 2, 2021

Day on the water ends in tragedy for mid-Michigan men

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After trying to stay afloat for six hours, watching boats pass who couldn’t see or hear him amidst the storm, a 22-year-old man from Holt, Michigan, was pulled out of the water thanks to the efforts of a TowBoatUS Lake St. Clair employee.

Published July 2, 2021

‘We need more people to come out looking for jobs’

MACOMB COUNTY — Despite worker shortages, Sonny Randazzo believes now is probably the largest wage increase businesses have seen in decades.

Published July 2, 2021

Roseville nonprofit uses deprivation tank to help treat veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — Veterans at a Macomb County nonprofit are getting treatment from an unexpected source: a sensory deprivation tank.

Published July 2, 2021

St. Clair Shores schools say federal money helping budgets amid uncertainty

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Over the past year, schools have had to adapt to changing circumstances like never before.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Macomb Township businessman agrees to testify in ex-prosecutor case

MACOMB COUNTY — The case against a former Macomb County official moves forward. A June 18 press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office states that William Weber will testify against Eric Smith after pleading guilty in a years-long embezzlement scheme.

Published July 1, 2021

CARE receives $600,000 grant

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan will be receiving a $600,000 grant over the next three years to address substance abuse and health issues.

Published July 1, 2021

Budget, millage rates set for 2021 fiscal year in St. Clair Shores

STERLING HEIGHTS — Using federal COVID relief funds to balance the general fund, St. Clair Shores City Council voted to adopt the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, millage and utility rates in June.

Published June 30, 2021

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

St. Clair Shores police urge courtesy when planning fireworks displays

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As residents prepare to celebrate the birthday of the nation, local police want them to know just what is and isn’t permitted under St. Clair Shores and Michigan law with regard to fireworks.

Published June 30, 2021

Woman fights to have demolition charges removed from mother’s estate in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two years after a barricaded gunman locked down the 31000 block of St. Margaret Street, the family of the woman who was living with him — and ultimately died at his hands — is still seeking peace and justice from the city.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 26, 2021

Selfridge Air Museum auctions flights to raise funds

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not often that civilians have the chance to fly in military airplanes.

Published June 25, 2021

Graduation plans evolve with the state of the pandemic

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Looking forward to being a senior at Lake Shore High School, Katie Maciejewski said she was anticipating a year “full of school spirit and doing things together ... as a whole class.”

Published June 25, 2021

Saturday Social District coming to downtown St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents and visitors to downtown St. Clair Shores will soon be able to have their drinks, and walk with them, too, following the approval of a local social district.