Sterling Heights Sentry

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Voters to decide proposal to lengthen council terms

STERLING HEIGHTS — Voters will soon have a chance to make the next 2021 City Council stay longer in their seats, as well as make it easier for candidates to qualify for the 2021 ballot.

Published July 2, 2020

Even in a pandemic, CERT continues to help police

STERLING HEIGHTS — In a typical year, Geoff Gariepy would be spending his time making plans as the Sterling Heights Community Emergency Response Team coordinator, in order to help the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair run smoothly.

Published July 2, 2020

Drop-off recycling returns after pandemic reopenings

STERLING HEIGHTS — Following the reopening of many Sterling Heights city buildings, residents are beginning to reuse the service of drop-off recycling within the city, according to the city’s Department of Public Works.

Published July 2, 2020

Dog park ready to open, city says

STERLING HEIGHTS — Every dog has its day, and at long last, they are all scheduled to have their opening day at the new dog park at Delia Park in Sterling Heights.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 1, 2020

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.

Published July 1, 2020

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.

Published June 28, 2020

Truck crashes into home, driver dies

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights home was visited by tragedy June 26 when a truck crashed into it, leading to the death of the driver.

Published June 25, 2020

After half-hour chase, Sterling police arrest driver with family in truck

STERLING HEIGHTS — A man who allegedly took his family with him as he led officers on a long and winding chase through Macomb County ended up arrested anyway, according to police.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen won the inaugural Macomb County “I Voted” sticker contest. Her design will be featured on upcoming election stickers.

Published June 19, 2020

Lake Shore High student wins inaugural ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

MACOMB COUNTY — Lake Shore High School senior Kayla McCuen was recently awarded the top prize in Macomb County’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 19, 2020

Library materials circulate despite COVID inconveniences

STERLING HEIGHTS — The pages are turning once more at the Sterling Heights Public Library as it continues some services and resumes others in different ways in light of the governor allowing some reopenings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Sterling Heights tightens budget belt amid economic downturn

STERLING HEIGHTS — It required some targeted spending cuts and the use of rainy day funds, but Sterling Heights now has a new budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Published June 19, 2020

Pence speaks in Sterling, lunches in Mount Clemens

STERLING HEIGHTS — Surrounded by supporters of President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence visited Sterling Heights June 18 to give remarks about the economy, COVID-19, law enforcement and more.

Published June 19, 2020

Diversity discussed at council meeting

STERLING HEIGHTS — At the June 16 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski said city officials had more to say about law enforcement policies and governmental reforms.

Published June 19, 2020

Lawsuit alleges racial bias in police incident

STERLING HEIGHTS — Weeks after a series of lethal police interactions with black people intensified scrutiny on law enforcement, a black plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Sterling Heights and a police officer, alleging mistreatment and wrongful arrest last year.