Sterling Heights Sentry

Published April 17, 2019

This spring, you don’t have to leave the dog at home

METRO DETROIT — After the long, dreary days of winter, people may not be the only ones experiencing cabin fever — dogs have been cooped up too. Once the sunshine breaks through and the temperatures start to rise, people may be looking for any excuse to get out and about, taking their four-legged companions along.

Published April 17, 2019

Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published April 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 16, 2019

Rad appointed director of planning and economic development

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 5, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appointed Vicky Rad as the director of the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development, or MCPED.

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 15, 2019

Students go green around Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 11th year, members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, joined together to highlight the environmentally friendly efforts of students, teachers and staff at 122 schools throughout the county.

Published April 15, 2019

Jeep driver killed in fatal crash

STERLING HEIGHTS — An evening traffic crash claimed the life of a Jeep driver in Sterling Heights April 13, and multiple occupants were reportedly hurt in the collision’s other vehicle, the Sterling Heights Police Department said.

Published April 12, 2019

Chaldean group works with Congress to prevent Iraqi deportations

STERLING HEIGHTS — The local Chaldean community is not delaying its efforts to work with lawmakers to prevent hundreds of Iraqi nationals from being deported without personal assessments.

Published April 12, 2019

Sterling Heights police enforce tighter, temporary truck weight limits

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police took on the load of stopping overly heavy trucks from driving in certain city areas while seasonal weight limits were in effect. Police officials said in March that their traffic patrols employed portable scales to enforce seasonal weight limits on heavy trucks this spring. They also had access to scales at the city’s Department of Public Works building on 18 Mile Road.

Published April 12, 2019

Sterling artist earns attention with marker pieces

STERLING HEIGHTS — Rebecca Callens has been drawing and dabbling in creative mediums for most of her life, but one of the main obstacles to diving deeper was the fear that being an artist doesn’t pay. “I’d like something I could do to support myself, but not be a starving artist,” she said.

Published April 12, 2019

Sterling Heights creates environment for spring cleaning, buying trees

STERLING HEIGHTS — Clean and green are two words that summarize a series of spring events known as Spring Sterling Pride, which encourages the public to beautify local properties and safely dispose of their junk.

Published April 12, 2019

Miller, Levin focus on lake advocacy efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — Two local politicians and advocates for the health of the Great Lakes are planning continued efforts to protect the “Heart of the Great Lakes” — Lake St. Clair.

Published April 12, 2019

Local artist’s design chosen to identify Macomb ACT

MACOMB COUNTY — A Harrison Township artist’s design has been chosen as the identifying logo of Macomb ACT. Ciarra Ratliff’s creation, which depicts four hands of differing skin tones holding Macomb County, was chosen from a field of nearly 50 entrants. It was designed to be used in a variety of mediums.

Published April 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 10, 2019

Fourth Fur Ball to benefit four-legged pals

FARMINGTON HILLS/NOVI — When you’ve conquered the competitive world of professional bowling, you need to find a new mountain to scale.

Published April 10, 2019

Home is where the party is

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 9, 2019

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 8, 2019

More public art to come through mural program

STERLING HEIGHTS — Amid the news of the Golden Corridor ring icon receiving its new name, the Sterling Heights Art Commission announced that it is looking for businesses that want their bare walls to turn into canvases for public mural art.

Published April 8, 2019

New community center, dog park on the way

STERLING HEIGHTS — The creative work of Sterling Heights’ Recreating Recreation initiative has several more months ahead, though officials aim to wrap up substantial work by the end of 2019.