St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published May 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 29, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 31-June 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 29, 2019

Uncover the thrill of the grill in rare and well-done form

METRO DETROIT — Warm up to cooking outdoors with these tips from folks who know their way around the grill grates.

Published May 29, 2019

Charitable runs/walks can be a kickstart to fitness

METRO DETROIT — Los Angeles-based celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine will be competing in a 50-mile ultramarathon to raise money for HAVEN of Oakland County.

Published May 28, 2019

Macomb County introduces tracking tool for road conditions

MACOMB COUNTY — A road funding map was unveiled May 22 at Macomb County Communications & Technology Center, or COMTEC, in Mount Clemens.

Published May 28, 2019

Opioid grant to empower jailed addicts, provide employment opportunities

MACOMB COUNTY — A new multimillion-dollar grant is putting an emphasis on the workforce affected by the opioid crisis, and it’s hitting home in a positive way.

Published May 28, 2019

St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade still ‘amazing’ after 67 years

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade Committee Chair Cheryl Furdos said that the 67th annual Memorial Day parade May 26 was fabulous, despite rain that began about a half-hour into the event.

Published May 24, 2019

Falling in the shadows of heroes

METRO DETROIT — Peter Braun made his first parachute landing on his 17th birthday. He’s 54 now and has logged 6,500 jumps. None will be more meaningful than those he’s scheduled to make this June

Published May 23, 2019

Looking back on the 1970s flooding in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the water rose along the banks of Lake St. Clair this spring, it led some residents to recall when high water levels caused residents to need boats to get out of their homes and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to erect a semi-permanent barrier against the rising tide.

Published May 23, 2019

St. Clair Shores City Council to vote on proposed budget June 3

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Pointing to the fact that the city is generally conservative in its budgeting, City Manager Mike Smith said that he was happy to have presented a “balanced budget” to the City Council for its consideration in June.

From left are the newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Gary Crandall, Lt. Jenna Conrad and Sgt. Stephen Stindt.

Published May 23, 2019

St. Clair Shores police promotions include new deputy chief

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Police Department has a new deputy chief helping to lead the department — Gary Crandall — who Police Chief Todd Woodcox said complements his own experience.

Published May 22, 2019

Veterans groups embrace service, challenges of survival

METRO DETROIT — In 1966, Tim Litz returned from Vietnam a Marine, ready to get on with life. It wasn’t long before he found the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Published May 22, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 24-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 21, 2019

Too much sitting spells joint, back and health damage

METRO DETROIT — Henry Ford physical therapist Jim Tavrazich said it’s time to take a stand against too much sitting. “It is a problem,” said Tavrazich, the supervisor for Henry Ford Medical Center Rehabilitation Services in Southfield, and Henry Ford Medical Center Rehabilitation Services and Athletic Medicine in Novi.

Sterling Heights resident Rhonda Kasper’s father recently passed away, which is why she hosted a garage sale. She was looking to sell items such as a stove, a washer, a dryer, a pingpong table and a Sea-Doo watercraft.

Published May 21, 2019

Buyers and sellers share tips for a successful garage sale

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for garage sales. As the temperature warms up, the number of garage sales around metro Detroit tends to increase.

Published May 21, 2019

Accidental drowning suspected in St. Clair Shores man's death

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are investigating the death of a 90-year-old resident of Bayview Street after he was found deceased in the water near a dock east of his residence.

Michigan State Director of the Humane Society of the United States Molly Tamulevich speaks at a May 13 press conference introducing a county-wide animal abuse task force, and an animal protection unit within the prosecutor’s office.

Published May 20, 2019

New Macomb County task force, office unit announced

MACOMB COUNTY — A press conference was held May 13 at the Macomb County Administration Building in Mount Clemens to introduce a county-wide animal abuse task force, and an animal protection unit within the Prosecutor’s Office.

Published May 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are warning residents to lock their vehicles at night after a spate of thefts from unlocked vehicles on several city streets May 8-11.

Published May 17, 2019

Musical acts take the stage for 67th annual Memorial Day parade

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’ll be dancing in the streets when this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade hits Jefferson Avenue with musical acts galore.

Published May 17, 2019

Carry the Load honors veterans, first responders with walk through metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The 3,900-mile Midwest route traveling from Minneapolis to Dallas made its way through metro Detroit, stopping in Harrison Township, St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms, Detroit and Allen Park May 10.