Sterling Heights Sentry

Published January 21, 2019

Communities collect money and coats for kids in need

MACOMB COUNTY — Three local communities came together in recent weeks to help children and families who were without warm clothes through a coat drive called Antolin Coats for Kids.

Published January 21, 2019

Utica High students honor MLK Day through service

Dozens of Utica High School students have made plans to spend their day off from the classroom doing good in the community Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Published January 21, 2019

Annual Capuchin fundraiser to be in documentary

Mike Schodowski’s introduction to the Capuchin Ministries began in his 20s, as a volunteer.

Now, more than 30 years later, he is still in the game — using a popular lawn game to help the ministries raise money.

Sterling Heights featured artist Judith Anderson has her butterfly needlepoint and other art pieces displayed at Sterling Heights City Hall.

Published January 21, 2019

Sterling featured artist puts stitching on display

For Judith Anderson, art isn’t something that necessarily requires a pencil or a paintbrush.

The Ram 1500 sits on display at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14. The vehicle was named North American Truck of the Year that day.

Published January 21, 2019

Ram 1500 wins another accolade at auto show

A pickup truck that rolled off the assembly line in Sterling Heights won the favor of a panel of journalist judges during the start of the 2019 North American International Auto Show.

Published January 18, 2019

Narcotics task force targets opioids in Macomb County

WARREN — Don’t let the name fool you. Law enforcement leaders say the new FANTOM task force is all about achieving real, measurable results in the fight against opioids in Macomb County.

Published January 18, 2019

Macomb County connects with RapidSOS

MACOMB COUNTY — Late last year, a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher took a 911 call from an individual suffering a seizure. Sheriff Anthony Wickersham explained that, when asked, the caller relayed the correct street number but the incorrect street name, sending emergency responders to the wrong house.

Published January 18, 2019

Grant money to aid in battle against invasive species

MACOMB COUNTY — The Six Rivers Land Conservancy was recently awarded two grants totaling $120,000 from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for ongoing efforts to address invasive species.

An oily sheen is seen at the Plumbrook Drain in Sterling Heights.

Published January 17, 2019

Officials investigate Plumbrook Drain oil report

Macomb County workers took action Jan. 17 after receiving a tip about oil spilling into the Plumbrook Drain, near 19 Mile Road, west of Ryan Road.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

New mental health CEO wants to reduce stigma, offer empathy

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health has a new CEO.

Published January 15, 2019

Smith re-elected as chair of Macomb County Board of Commissioners

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bob Smith, a Democrat from Clinton Township, was re-elected by his peers to again serve as the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the 2019-20 term.

Published January 15, 2019

Macomb County leaders to highlight technology, talent at NAIAS

DETROIT — Leaders from Macomb County will celebrate several talent and technology initiatives during the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 14, 2019

Ike ensemble eager to play at state music conference

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Now in her eighth year of playing the clarinet, Eisenhower High School senior Amanda Dowdican knows what it’s like to play music in front of an audience.