Sterling Heights Sentry

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Published June 29, 2021

Credit union donation aids equipping of esports arena

STERLING HEIGHTS — City officials are pressing start on upgrading the Sterling Heights Community Center’s Teen Room into a forum for esports competitive gaming, thanks to city funds and the support of a credit union’s sponsorship.

Published June 28, 2021

Group continues work with public to protect the Clinton River

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Clinton River is of vital importance to local wildlife, and humans, as well. But with summertime comes more construction and people recreating — and as a result, more adverse effects on the watershed.

Published June 28, 2021

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 26, 2021

Selfridge Air Museum auctions flights to raise funds

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not often that civilians have the chance to fly in military airplanes.

Published June 25, 2021

Recipients revealed for scholarship program

STERLING HEIGHTS — Twenty-one students have been announced as winners in the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation’s annual scholarship program, receiving a combined $21,000. The foundation and nine sponsor partners award the funds to college-bound students and current college students who live in and around Sterling Heights.

Published June 24, 2021

Eastland Center to be demolished

HARPER WOODS — Eastland Center, the long-standing shopping mall located in Harper Woods, has been approved for demolition to make way for new industrial businesses.

Published June 24, 2021

SOCRRA to keep appointment-only policy at drop-off center

OAKLAND COUNTY — While much of Michigan is returning to business as usual — or however close we can get to that — others are keeping their COVID-19 restrictions in place into the future.

Published June 24, 2021

Major construction project coming to I-696

METRO DETROIT — Starting next year, Interstate 696 will join I-75 and the laundry list of other road construction projects as the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks to reconstruct the road to make it safer for those who use it every day.

Published June 23, 2021

Get shady to chill out on your patio or deck this summer

METRO DETROIT — This is the time of year that many homeowners like to spend as much time as possible outside in the backyard or on the patio or deck.

Published June 23, 2021

Newly announced contractor to initiate Innovate Mound soon

STERLING HEIGHTS — Completing it will be a hill to climb, but the reconstruction of Mound Road will be starting soon.

Published June 23, 2021

LHS educator is county’s teacher of the year

WARREN/MACOMB COUNTY — From engaging students in her U.S. and world history classes to heading the school’s Social Studies Department, the dedication of Lincoln High School social studies teacher Gabrielle Avila has made an impact.

Published June 23, 2021

New STEM-based charter school opening in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new charter school in Sterling Heights is focused on children from a wide array of backgrounds, with multilingual support and a curriculum specializing in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and math.

Published June 22, 2021

Hiring problems continue for local businesses

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to March 2020, Harold Norris had no problem finding people willing to work for his pizza business.

Published June 21, 2021

Businesses, experts note struggle to find, hire workers

STERLING HEIGHTS — Many restaurants have long awaited the state of Michigan’s removal of coronavirus-related restrictions, such as mask requirements for unvaccinated people and a 50% indoor dining capacity limit.

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Several Macomb County agencies are reporting increases in violent crimes in 2021. Fraser has seen a big increase in crimes involving firearms.

Published June 20, 2021

Multiple agencies report increases in violent crimes in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Multiple law enforcement agencies in Macomb County are reporting increases in violent crimes since the start of 2021.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 18, 2021

Hats off to the Class of 2021

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It was not the senior year they planned on because of COVID-19, but local high school students who graduated this month made the best of the circumstances.