Sterling Heights Sentry

Published June 22, 2021

Hiring problems continue for local businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to March 2020, Harold Norris had no problem finding people willing to work for his pizza business.

Published June 21, 2021

Businesses, experts note struggle to find, hire workers

STERLING HEIGHTS — Many restaurants have long awaited the state of Michigan’s removal of coronavirus-related restrictions, such as mask requirements for unvaccinated people and a 50% indoor dining capacity limit.

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Several Macomb County agencies are reporting increases in violent crimes in 2021. Fraser has seen a big increase in crimes involving firearms.

Published June 20, 2021

Multiple agencies report increases in violent crimes in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Multiple law enforcement agencies in Macomb County are reporting increases in violent crimes since the start of 2021.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 18, 2021

Hats off to the Class of 2021

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It was not the senior year they planned on because of COVID-19, but local high school students who graduated this month made the best of the circumstances.

Published June 18, 2021

Traffic cops step into new ‘Roll’

STERLING HEIGHTS — Summer may speed by quickly for a lot of people, but Sterling Heights traffic cops want to make sure the cars don’t do the same.

Published June 17, 2021

Labor shortages making it tough on businesses

METRO DETROIT — Those who have recently looked to purchase a home may have noticed that the available supply isn’t exactly plentiful.

Published June 17, 2021

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 16, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 13, 2021

Man leads police on chase from St. Clair Shores to Sterling Heights

ST. CLAIR SHORES/STERLING HEIGHTS — A 41-year-old Sterling Heights man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a chase across Macomb County.

Published June 10, 2021

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.

Published June 9, 2021

Utica Community Schools staff shares stories of challenges during pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year of many changes and restrictions, Utica Community Schools is celebrating the stories of people who showed resiliency, leadership and service during the global pandemic. In order to tell the stories, the district is seeking the help of the community to find groups or individuals to profile as “champions.”

Published June 9, 2021

Summer reading program underway at library

STERLING HEIGHTS — Looking to keep young minds sharp and to stave off the “summer slide” for students out of school, the Sterling Heights Public Library has begun its summer reading program, with prizes to be won and programs for all ages to enjoy.

Published June 9, 2021

Police HQ mural featuring officers’ tiles revealed

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new piece of public art is standing guard in the Sterling Heights City Center, near Dodge Park and Utica roads.

Published June 9, 2021

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 9, 2021

Find stress relief, satisfaction in gardening

METRO DETROIT — Remember the frenzy that took place in spring of 2020, when Michiganders rushed to their local home and garden shops to buy all sorts of goodies to make their spaces sparkle?

Published June 9, 2021

Summer reading clubs return to local communities

MACOMB COUNTY — Local librarians are thinking creatively to design summer reading programs that are safe and fun for readers in 2021.

Published June 9, 2021

WCSPA premiers ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants, of course, the Nickelodeon cartoon character.

Published June 8, 2021

Cultural Exchange ready to mix, mingle outdoors

STERLING HEIGHTS — For Cissi Lin, June 18 will be a special day for the female performance troupe she directs, the Sunshine Chinese Dance Group. That’s because she said it will be the first time since March 2020 that they will perform for a live audience instead of a virtual one online.