Sterling Heights Sentry

Published March 24, 2020

Michigan shuts down in response to COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — All “non-critical” businesses in Michigan were ordered to close by midnight in an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer March 23.

Published March 23, 2020

Alone together

METRO DETROIT — Every night at 7 p.m., young kiddos in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area snuggle in with their favorite grownups and log in to a virtual meeting room. The families take turns reading their favorite bedtime story to the other kids in the video chat, and before shutting off their computers, they share a nightly prayer.

Published March 22, 2020

Hospital official, cleaning expert tell how to keep homes clean, sanitized

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has forced many people into their homes to help stop the spread of the viral disease.

Published March 21, 2020

Oakland County orders closure of malls, outdoor playgrounds

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has ordered the closure of all shopping malls and outdoor playgrounds, and even more steps are under consideration, according to a March 21 press release from the county.

Published March 20, 2020

Sterling Heights schools still serve meals while class is canceled

STERLING HEIGHTS — Schools may be closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, but stomachs need to be filled — especially those belonging to students who struggle with food insecurity.

Published March 20, 2020

Sterling Heights business community reacts to coronavirus pandemic

STERLING HEIGHTS — In every community around Michigan, there is an eerie stillness where, not long ago, there was hustle and bustle: School desks sit empty, barstools grow cold, store shelves lie bare.

Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Center Line, Warren and Sterling Heights schools try to adapt to three-week shutdown

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s three-week mandatory shutdown of all Michigan schools from March 16 to April 5, educators, parents and students are doing what they can to adapt.

Published March 20, 2020

Courts forced to respond to coronavirus concerns

MACOMB COUNTY — It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus crisis made its way into local courts.

Published March 19, 2020

Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

METRO DETROIT — On any given Friday during Lent, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts between 700 and 800 people for dinner in its banquet center on Ryan Road in Warren.

Published March 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 20-23

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 18, 2020

Beaumont Health announces first COVID-19 death at hospital

METRO DETROIT — Beaumont Health officials reported March 18 that an approximately 50-year-old male patient who tested positive for COVID-19 and was under the health network’s care passed away. The man died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, per a press release. He had underlying medical conditions.

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark shakes hands with Shiga Director General Yasuhisa Ishikawa Jan. 27 after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed to further preserve and advocate for freshwater bodies.

Published March 18, 2020

EGLE, Japanese govt. sign agreement to preserve, restore lake environments

LANSING — The state of Michigan is working with Japan in a joint effort to preserve and restore lake environments.

This artist rendering shows the proposed new Macomb County Jail. Phase one of the project would be new construction, with maintained existing housing operation. Phase two calls for new construction, with existing facility demolition and final site reconfiguration.

Published March 18, 2020

Further details provided on proposed new jail in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents will have a chance to vote on a new jail this summer.

At the March 11 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting, over a dozen Macomb County residents voiced their opinion on a proposed resolution to make Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county.

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb County commission doesn’t entertain resolution

MOUNT CLEMENS — The topic of making Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county was once again brought up at the county level.

Published March 18, 2020

COVID-19 case linked to Sterling plant

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city reported that a worker from the FCA Sterling Heights Assembly Plant was tested and confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19.

Published March 18, 2020

As spring equinox nears, look to the stars

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a distant planet aglow amid clusters of stars, meteors streaking across the sky or a couple of familiar constellations, you see a lot by simply looking up.

Published March 18, 2020

Be prepared with a home emergency kit

METRO DETROIT — There’s no way to tell when an emergency will hit — whether it’s a power outage, tornado, flood, storm, or even a pandemic — so the best way to make sure you’re prepared is by building a home emergency kit.

Lakeside Mall anticipates having a skating rink, new art and food trucks on its premises this year, according to its ownership.

Published March 17, 2020

New Lakeside ownership plans skating, art and food trucks

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans for the future of Lakeside Mall are being put on ice — literally.

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