Sterling Heights Sentry

Published October 27, 2021

UCS student, 15, competes in kart racing, wins championships

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Racing runs in the family for Andrew Bogusz, a 15-year-old sophomore at Stevenson High School who is in the school’s Center for Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering program.

Published October 27, 2021

Overheating pumps inspected after massive June rainfall

MACOMB COUNTY — Fairbanks Morse, which manufactured the three giant pumps inside the Chapaton Pump Station, as well as an electrical contractor, inspected the pumps at Chapaton.

Published October 27, 2021

Bathroom damage incidents at schools have decreased

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After a brief period in which local students were damaging school bathrooms via a TikTok challenge, it appears the incidents have decreased.

Published October 26, 2021

Cops discover 6 kilos of cocaine in vehicle

STERLING HEIGHTS — An officer’s traffic stop ended in a significant discovery of drugs Oct. 12, according to the Sterling Heights Police Department.

Published October 26, 2021

Sterling Heights City Council candidates share solutions for traffic speeding

STERLING HEIGHTS — Candidates for Sterling Heights City Council recently took their time to enunciate their thoughts about traffic speeding concerns in the city.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Board, some parents at odds over masks in local district

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — About 40 frustrated Warren Consolidated Schools parents attended the Oct. 6 Board of Education meeting at Angus Elementary School in Sterling Heights.

Published October 11, 2021

Sterling 2020 crime rates lower than other big Michigan cities

STERLING HEIGHTS — The FBI’s recently released 2020 crime statistics reveal that Sterling Heights had fewer reported incidents of violent and property crimes than other Michigan cities with populations over 100,000 — even as the city’s crime rates rose compared to 2019.

Published October 8, 2021

Library celebrates 50th anniversary month with party, exhibit

STERLING HEIGHTS — After a half century of existence, the Sterling Heights Public Library was overdue for a party and a monthlong look back at how it has become a central part of the community.

Published October 8, 2021

Sterling Heights voters to choose next mayor, City Council for 4 years

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 2 general election will choose the next Sterling Heights mayor and City Council.

A 40th anniversary ceremony is set for Oct. 10 in Clinton Township for Boy Scout Troop 390. It is a special needs troop in Macomb County.

Published October 7, 2021

Special needs troop in Macomb County set to celebrate 40th anniversary

MACOMB COUNTY — For over 40 years, Boy Scout Troop 390 members have accomplished much as a troop, working to overcome their disabilities.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

WCS MSVPA teacher named grand prize winner

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Last year, when Warren Consolidated Schools began the school year in a remote setting because of COVID-19, Middle School Visual & Performing Arts social studies teacher Matthew Mutschler found creative ways to reach his students virtually.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 6, 2021

Sustainability Commission presents eco-friendly plans

STERLING HEIGHTS — After months of brainstorming, Sterling Heights’ recently formed Sustainability Commission presented its report of plans and suggestions during a Sept. 7 Sterling Heights City Council meeting.

Published October 5, 2021

UCS high schools to perform at annual Band-A-Rama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools Marching Bands will be coming together to perform in the annual Bandarama at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Swinehart Field, located at 47255 Shelby Road in Shelby Township.