Sterling Heights Sentry

Published April 10, 2019

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 9, 2019

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 8, 2019

More public art to come through mural program

STERLING HEIGHTS — Amid the news of the Golden Corridor ring icon receiving its new name, the Sterling Heights Art Commission announced that it is looking for businesses that want their bare walls to turn into canvases for public mural art.

Published April 8, 2019

New community center, dog park on the way

STERLING HEIGHTS — The creative work of Sterling Heights’ Recreating Recreation initiative has several more months ahead, though officials aim to wrap up substantial work by the end of 2019.

Published April 5, 2019

Police provide update on Macomb County pursuit

MACOMB COUNTY — Local police recently provided an update on a dangerous police pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Macomb County. Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli said at an April 2 press conference that police learned at around 7:15 a.m. that morning of “possible shots fired” in an incident involving two vehicles.

Published April 4, 2019

Investigation continues in theft of Sterling police vehicle, high-speed chase

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department became a target of theft April 2 when a person of interest in a dangerous high-speed car chase allegedly stole a police vehicle.

Published April 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 5-7

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published April 2, 2019

Sterling woman, 93, dies from house fire

STERLING HEIGHTS — An early morning fire attributed to a cooking accident claimed the life of a 93-year-old Sterling Heights woman and two cats April 2, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department.

Published April 1, 2019

Lakeside district plans introduced at council meeting

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is looking at a deal at Lakeside Mall — one that could influence the types of buildings that developers could someday put on its immediate premises.

Published March 29, 2019

National Weather Service offering severe weather training

MACOMB COUNTY — Do you want to know what a cirrus cloud is? What bomb cyclone means? Do you want to learn the difference between a lakeshore flood watch and a lakeshore flood advisory? The National Weather Service will be covering those topics during its free SKYWARN spotter training course in Macomb County this month.

Published March 28, 2019

The votes are in: The Halo grabs the brass, er, golden ring

STERLING HEIGHTS — Logging 947 votes, The Halo won an online Facebook contest against four other choices.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Macomb County Commissioner Leon Drolet, right, said that as he began digging through checks written by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, a “huge number of red flags” went off.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb County commissioner discusses forfeiture funds

MACOMB COUNTY — Plenty has been said over the last few months about financial records maintained by Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 25, 2019

Emergency bridge repairs close Clinton River Road

STERLING HEIGHTS — Spring has begun, and drivers can already expect to see some construction work in Sterling Heights due to the temporary closure of part of Clinton River Road.

Published March 25, 2019

Public safety departments compete to raise funds for charity

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Will you be cheering on your local fire and police departments in April? Three local police and fire departments will be shooting hoops to raise money for charity next month, and they are looking forward to the community cheering them on from the sidelines.