METRO DETROIT — As promised, the April showers brought May flowers, the sun is here to stay, and Michiganders are rising from hibernation to enjoy the outdoors.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 26-29, 2023.

TRAVERSE CITY — Golfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is seeking a broad spectrum of talent to decorate a business’s empty wall.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Marie Mattos has a unique way of making prominent saints in Catholic Church history stick in your mind.

NOVI — People from all over the country converged upon the Suburban Collection Showplace on Friday, many in costume, for the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy the company of like-minded folks at the annual Motor City Comic Con. 

TROY — At the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards May 15 at the San Marino Club in Troy, four C & G staff writers won 10 awards in various categories.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Nearly 200 people put their best feet forward May 13 to raise money for the Friends of Foster Kids.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights-based church whose membership has included participants in some of the United States’ earliest and biggest historical events was recently honored for its longevity.

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to further provide opportunities to students who want to earn associate degrees, Macomb Community College has launched Macomb Tuition Advantage.

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts may take its name from the city it resides in, but the DIA’s reach does not end at the north side of 8 Mile Road.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023.

STERLING HEIGHTS — If you visit Dodge Park on a Thursday evening soon, it’ll be hard to miss many of the scheduled summertime activities.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 11-14, 2023.

METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

News & Notes from the 5/11/23 Sterling Sentry

METRO DETROIT — Five people were charged in connection with a health care fraud scheme to embezzle more than $11 million, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office.