St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Published May 2, 2018

1969 Firebird convertible is fun on four wheels

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four years ago, Shelby Township resident Ken Savage was on the hunt for a 1960s convertible muscle car.

Published May 2, 2018

Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published April 30, 2018

Rizzo gets prison time in corruption case

METRO DETROIT — Following years of corruption that spread throughout and beyond Macomb County, Charles “Chuck” B. Rizzo was sentenced April 23 to 66 months behind bars.

Published April 30, 2018

Police looking for hit-and-run driver in Shores

St. Clair Shores Police are looking for the driver of a gray Ford F-150 truck with damage on the front passenger side that they believe is connected to a hit-and-run accident.

Published April 28, 2018

President Trump touts bringing back auto jobs, supporting farmers in visit to metro Detroit

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump believes he has made moves since he took office last year that have been beneficial to metro Detroit voters, and now he is asking them to hit the polls this year to get more Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Published April 27, 2018

EPA looking for public comment on proposed cleanup plan

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is returning to St. Clair Shores this month, this time with a proposed cleanup plan for the 10 Mile Drain site.

Tim’s Bike Shop and Lac Ste. Claire Kiwanis will host a Bike Fest May 19 benefiting St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids.

Published April 27, 2018

Bike Fest to raise money for St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Tim’s Bike Shop and Lac Ste. Claire Kiwanis are teaming up to open up the bicycling season with the 2018 Bike Fest 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19.

Published April 27, 2018

St. Clair Shores aims to turn its downtown ‘green’ with grant

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city is looking to get a grant to help pay for improvements to make its Nine Mile and Mack downtown area more environmentally friendly.

Published April 27, 2018

Organization to rehabilitate old hydroplane for use by veterans, first responders

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Roger D’Eath grew up with hydroplane racing in his blood.

Participants take the first walk of the 2017 Walk St. Clair Shores 28-Day Challenge at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s challenge kicks off on April 3

Published April 27, 2018

Walking challenge returns to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Walking Challenge will return for a second year, beginning with a kickoff, a Zumba warmup and a first walk April 30 at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave.

Published April 25, 2018

Westbound Interstate 696 closures to begin April 27

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced April 20 that the Interstate 696 construction project closures will begin at 9 p.m. April 27.

Published April 25, 2018

Get the details on auto detailing

METRO DETROIT — Sometimes the little details matter, and getting the specifics behind the best auto detailing package for your car or truck is no different.

Published April 24, 2018

Newest fire engine welcomed to service in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Continuing a tradition dating back to when fire engines were pulled by horses, the St. Clair Shores Fire Department began the service of its newest engine with a “wet-down” ceremony April 16 at the North End Fire Station, Station 3.

Comedian Don Friesen will headline the Laughs for The Lake House benefit April 29.

Published April 24, 2018

Laugh to help support The Lake House

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Laughs for The Lake House, a fundraising gala for the organization, is set for April 29 at Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road.

Published April 24, 2018

Lakeview offers opportunity for students, professional trades to connect

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There are jobs available that are accessible from a path other than a college degree, but local educators say that sometimes students aren’t aware of what they are or how to begin a career in that field.

Published April 24, 2018

Volunteers needed for Community Garden

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Cool City Committee is looking for master gardeners, beekeepers, educators and those with a passion for gardening to help the first growing year of the St. Clair Shores Community Garden at Civic Arena get underway.

Published April 24, 2018

Looking Back: VFW Bruce Post 1146 St. Clair Shores 1941 baseball team

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 1939, Bucky Moore of Mount Clemens, with the assistance of the American Legion Post, formed a baseball league of six teams — Mount Clemens, New Haven, Richmond, Van Dyke, Center Line and St. Clair Shores — to play in the Macomb County American Legion League.

Published April 24, 2018

International cuisines aren’t as scary as they seem

METRO DETROIT — We asked around to find out what international cuisines people were most afraid to try, and then we pressed the experts for what menu selections are best to start with for newbies.

Published April 24, 2018

Officials warn to avoid wounding oak trees to prevent oak wilt

METRO DETROIT — Officials say that oak wilt, caused by an invasive fungus spread by beetles attracted to fresh-cut sap, is exploding through Michigan, and now is the peak time to take preventative measures to save oak trees.