Sterling Heights Sentry

Published December 22, 2021

Dining décor can brighten your festive feast

METRO DETROIT — You’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner, your extended family is coming over and you want everything to be flawless — but there is one detail you’re debating.

Published December 22, 2021

Church Christmas traditions bring light to the season

METRO DETROIT — Peace and understanding: that is what local churches are asking of their parishioners — and that’s also what they are hoping to offer — this holiday season.

Published December 22, 2021

Social media policy to get another look in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Several changes are being proposed for a social media policy that would govern the use by county board members.

Published December 22, 2021

Former prosecutor staffer testifies as state case continues

MACOMB COUNTY — On Dec. 9, the state of Michigan case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith and ex-Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office chief of operations Derek Miller continued in Macomb County’s 41-B District Court in Clinton Township for a preliminary examination.

Published December 22, 2021

Ziarko becomes Michigan Municipal League president

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights City Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko not only recently achieved her reelection to office, but she also got a promotion at a nonprofit organization that supports state municipalities.

Published December 22, 2021

This year in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — If 2020 was remembered as the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, how will 2021 be thought of?

Published December 21, 2021

WCS join national litigation against Juul

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — In an effort to curtail vaping among middle school and high school students, Warren Consolidated Schools has joined with several districts across the country to sue the electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.

Skiing and snowboarding resorts such as Mount Holly and Pine Knob, pictured, have reported strong seasons during the last two years despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Published December 20, 2021

Ski hills see increased attendance through COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Although COVID-19 has been a disaster for many businesses, at least one industry has seen improvement as it heads into the second winter of the pandemic: ski resorts.

Published December 20, 2021

Police brief public about school shooting prevention, mitigation efforts

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School that killed four people and injured six other students and a teacher recently spurred Sterling Heights city officials to discuss the Police Department’s ability to handle such a situation, should it ever happen here.

The United Way of Southeastern Michigan, along with Caleb’s Kids, held a virtual town hall Wednesday, Dec. 15, focused on ways to support kids who may be dealing with stress and seasonal depression. A list of resources are available for anyone who may be in distress or suffering a mental health crisis.

Published December 18, 2021

Virtual town hall helps parents, kids deal with stress, seasonal depression

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 15, officials from the United Way of Southeastern Michigan and Caleb’s Kids held a virtual town hall to share tips on how to cope with seasonal depression and stress, particularly in young people.

Catholic Foundation of Michigan Board Member Chris Allen, CEO Angela Moloney and Anthony Schena, chair of the Grant and Impact Committee, pose at the Dec. 7 awards breakfast held at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Published December 17, 2021

Churches, schools, nonprofits benefit from local grants

METRO DETROIT — Four years after its founding, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan is making a difference to more than 30 local charities with its annual grant awards.

Published December 15, 2021

UCS bus driver arrested for suspected drunken driving

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police say they arrested the driver of a Utica Community Schools bus Dec. 14 for allegedly driving under the influence while transporting students.

Published December 11, 2021

Walk back through time and see dinosaurs in Novi

Vinny Micallef, 3, stood in line at Suburban Collection Showplace during the afternoon Dec. 10. In just a few moments, he and his grandparents, Donna and Chuck Dewandeler, would be let into the showroom to see the king of the dinosaurs, a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Published December 10, 2021

District court budget approved

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 2022 budget for a local court will be a little less than the current budget.

Published December 10, 2021

Sen. Peters: ‘No. 1 threat to the homeland is cyber’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Continuing missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, cyber security and drones were some issues discussed at a recent event.

Published December 8, 2021

Residents cautioned to take steps to minimize home damage this winter

METRO DETROIT — Winter weather brings numerous risks to the home, but experts say there are several steps homeowners can take to minimize their risks and possibly prevent paying for costly repairs.

Published December 8, 2021

Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — With Michigan leading COVID-19 case numbers across the country, a thoughtful gift this year is one that will continue to give all year long — the gift of the outdoors, given that indoor activities carry a higher likelihood of virus transmission.

Published December 8, 2021

Macomb County law enforcement responds in wake of school shooting

MACOMB COUNTY — Following the fatal shooting at Oxford High School and a slew of school closures due to threats across metro Detroit, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office is making one thing clear: Copycat threats are criminal violations, and in Macomb County, such criminal violations will be prosecuted.