Sterling Heights Sentry

Published April 9, 2021

UCS receives grant to encourage students to explore careers in teaching

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools district recently received a Future Proud Michigan Explore grant from the Michigan Department of Education to help encourage students who are interested in teaching careers to explore teaching further.

Published April 8, 2021

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

FARMINGTON — Though the class size has dwindled over the years, the bond of the Farmington High School Class of 1946 has never wavered.

Published April 7, 2021

CARE of Southeastern Michigan to host road rally fundraiser

FRASER — CARE of Southeastern Michigan is flipping the script on its annual spring recovery fundraiser.

Published April 7, 2021

New program to help with rent, utilities for those struggling in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed everything for everyone, but shutdowns have affected some residents more than others.

Published April 7, 2021

DPW to host spring cleaning drop-off days

STERLING HEIGHTS — If your closets and storage spaces have been clogging up after a year of staying at home due to the coronavirus, the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works has an event for you.

Published April 7, 2021

Homebuyers, renovators battle ‘unprecedented’ lumber costs

METRO DETROIT — First it was toilet paper and paper towels, then cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer. Now, the latest product to become scarce amid COVID-19 is lumber.

Published April 7, 2021

Local doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID cases climb

METRO DETROIT — A year ago, when metro Detroit was just getting used to the COVID-19 virus being an everyday risk, we had just a small amount of information and a lot of worries.

Published April 7, 2021

Finding new interests during shutdowns

METRO DETROIT — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, musician Mike McCabe was on his way to his job playing piano for vacationers aboard the Carnival Cruise Line.

Published April 6, 2021

Oakland University ranked third-safest college campus in U.S.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University ranks among the safest colleges in the nation, according to a recent study by CollegeMagazine.com.

Published April 6, 2021

OU plans in-person classes, events for fall

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students can expect to return to classrooms and their dorms this fall, according to OU officials.

Published April 6, 2021

Utica Community Schools serves 1.8 million meals since pandemic’s beginning

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Utica Community Schools marked the anniversary by highlighting the efforts of its food service staff, which helped many local students during this difficult time.

Published April 6, 2021

Sterling Heights police provide compassionate care with COMEBACK Quick Response Team

STERLING HEIGHTS — In February of 2020, shortly before COVID-19 nearly brought the world to its knees, the Sterling Heights Police Department partnered with a local nonprofit to tackle an existing epidemic that was sweeping the country.

Published April 6, 2021

The future of the justice system

MACOMB COUNTY — For over a year now, the Macomb County judicial system has largely operated remotely, from moving court proceedings to Zoom and YouTube, to delaying in-person jury trials.

LEFT: Pamela Alexander is the president of the Northern Macomb County Branch, NAACP. RIGHT: Tristam Craig, the first vice president of the Northern Macomb County Branch, NAACP, was supportive and thought starting the branch was a good idea from the beginning.

Published April 5, 2021

Civil rights organization opens new northern Macomb branch

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 14, after many months of organizing, petitioning and training, and in accordance with all NAACP bylaws, the Northern Macomb County Branch of the NAACP has officially been established and is ready to serve in local communities.

Published April 5, 2021

City officials comment on rusted landmark

STERLING HEIGHTS — Like a workhorse put out to pasture, the husk of what used to be a construction vehicle stands along a narrow path in the Clinton River Trail System, just north of Dodge Park’s bridge over the Clinton River.

The Michigan State Police is putting more than 1,250 calming bags in all of its patrol vehicles to help during interactions with people on the autism spectrum.

Published April 4, 2021

State police outfit vehicles with calming kits to help people with autism

METRO DETROIT — April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Michigan State Police is joining with other law enforcement agencies to not only raise awareness about autism, but also include new calming bags in their patrol vehicles.

Published April 2, 2021

Health experts vouch for vaccines: ‘All of them are very safe and effective’

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a webinar hosted by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, several experts came together to field questions on the vaccines for COVID-19.

Published April 2, 2021

COVID-19 immunizations begin at Lakeside Mall

STERLING HEIGHTS — For people signed up in advance, it’s now possible to get their shopping and their COVID-19 shot done in the same car trip.

Published April 1, 2021

Officials encourage continued vigilance as COVID cases surge

METRO DETROIT — An increase in coronavirus cases across Michigan are causing medical practitioners to again stress the importance of mask wearing and social distancing.