Sterling Heights Sentry

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published November 4, 2019

Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Teachers affiliated with the Utica Education Association union gather outside the site of a Utica Community Schools Board of Education meeting to rally for a contract Oct. 28.

Published November 4, 2019

Teachers union seeks recovery of salary steps in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — The union representing Utica Community Schools’ teachers is seeking a labor agreement that guarantees them a path to restore salary steps after years of no raises.

Published November 4, 2019

City, schools make plans to observe Veterans Day in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Manny Gonzales, of Sterling Heights, served in active duty for the U.S. Army for a little over 17 years. Now retired from the service, he keeps Old Glory flying from his 22-foot flagpole and regularly decorates his yard with small flags for Independence Day and Memorial Day.

Published November 1, 2019

Rising Stars Academy receives Impact100 Macomb grant

MACOMB COUNTY — For the past six years, young adults with special needs have been developing their culinary arts skills and more at Rising Stars Academy in Center Line.

Published November 1, 2019

Warthogs donate tactical litters to K-9 teams in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Having the right equipment on hand to move an injured K-9 or safely lift the dog over a wall or fence matters when seconds count for first responders. Members of the Southern Macomb Warthogs Chapter 44 recently supplemented the gear issued by police departments across the county by adding tactical medical litters for 24 K-9 units.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Work continues on the Sterling Heights Community Center, near Dodge Park and Utica roads.

Published October 25, 2019

Sterling Heights issues economic activity progress report

STERLING HEIGHTS — City investments in roads, infrastructure and more are paying off as more businesses make Sterling Heights their home, according to a report at an Oct. 15 City Council meeting.

Brian Parker, from Sterling Heights, receives the 19th Survival Coin from the Sterling Heights Fire Department.

Published October 25, 2019

Survival Coin recipient, neighbors honored in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sometimes, help is closer than it seems, and a neighbor becomes a good Samaritan.

Published October 25, 2019

‘Outsiders’ production at Henry Ford II High fights for hope amid inequality

STERLING HEIGHTS — Theatergoers who plan to attend Henry Ford II High School’s production of “The Outsiders” should get ready for a rumble onstage; namely, some choreographed fight scenes.

Published October 25, 2019

CORE program reaches out with fall event in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights Police Sgt. Aaron Susalla had some ideas in mind for his latest masterpiece, to be painted on the side of a pumpkin.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 18, 2019

Van Dyke, Mound zoning district proposals introduced

STERLING HEIGHTS — The heart of the city could achieve a higher elevation if the Sterling Heights City Council eventually follows through on adopting some new zoning proposals.