Sterling Heights Sentry

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 15, 2019

Color guard co-captain raises the flag despite injury

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a co-captain of the Utica High School color guard, Lauren Kerr is used to being a right-hand woman to the coach and the rest of the team. But with an injured left arm, it’s been a little harder this fall.

Published November 15, 2019

Woodworkers make board for billionaire Branson

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Henry Ford II High School senior Hannah Frrokaj was assigned a woodworking class project of making a paddleboard for billionaire Richard Branson, her first task was to find out who he was.

Published November 15, 2019

Author — inspired by 3-year-old with hydrocephalus — pens adventures

STERLING HEIGHTS — Joseph Gray didn’t set out to write children’s books. But when his friends Emily and James Sajore, of Sterling Heights, faced challenges after the birth of their twin sons, Joshua and Jacob, Gray felt compelled to write about them.

Published November 14, 2019

Vet receives honor for contributions

MACOMB COUNTY — Pat Daniels wakes up every day and tells other vets, “I got your six.”

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

Sterling, schools cope with Veterans Day snowstorm

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city offices are supposed to be closed and quieter on the federal holiday of Veterans Day. But behind the scenes, city officials were busy dealing with several inches of snow that were dumped on metro Detroit.

On Nov. 7, Pat Daniels, center, was recognized as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year. The 67-year-old from Clinton Township served in the Army in the Vietnam War.

Published November 12, 2019

Veterans Commission chairman selected as BOC’s first Veteran of the Year

MACOMB COUNTY — It was acknowledged as a long overdue gesture. At the Nov. 7 Macomb County Board of Commissioners, or BOC, meeting, the board recognized Pat Daniels as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year.

Published November 12, 2019

Trees planted at relief drain

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the leaves fall and nature grows colder and deader, Macomb County officials have been working hard to set the stage for more trees, plants and wildlife around the Sterling Relief Drain.

Published November 12, 2019

Teachers union files labor charge against Utica Community Schools

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Education Association, a union representing teachers in the Utica Community Schools district, recently appealed to a state labor commission amid ongoing collective bargaining talks.

Published November 12, 2019

Jewelry store owner rings in his store’s last hurrah

STERLING HEIGHTS — Diamonds are forever, but businesses are not.

Published November 12, 2019

Nighttime car accident kills pedestrian in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police are trying to figure out why a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle late at night Nov. 9, leading to the man’s death.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Published November 5, 2019

Sterling voters renew public safety and streets millage

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights voters decided to stick with the familiar on Election Day Nov. 5, overwhelmingly approving a Safe Streets millage renewal and reelecting the current mayor and City Council.