Sterling Heights Sentry

Published November 9, 2018

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Nov. 2, 24 people representing 16 countries officially made Michigan, and Macomb County, their home. During an informal ceremony at the Macomb County Administration building in downtown Mount Clemens, the newest citizens finalized the naturalization process to become U.S. citizens by declaring their Oath of Allegiance to the country.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 7, 2018

UCS voters pass $155M safety and facilities bond

Voters within the Utica Community Schools district passed a $155 million bond proposal Nov. 6 that will be repaid over 15 years. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results show the proposal passing with 47,568 votes in favor, or 61.3 percent. Opposing votes totaled 30,012, or 38.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 6, 2018

Police say domestic dispute led to attempted murder, suicide

Sterling Heights police say they are investigating a domestic dispute in which a male suspect apparently shot a woman and killed himself Nov. 6 in an industrial area. According to Sterling Heights police Lt. Mario Bastianelli, police arrived at around 8:30 a.m.

Published November 6, 2018

Morning power outages don’t deter voting, officials say

Despite reports of some people losing electricity in Sterling Heights, the power is staying with the people who are headed to the voting booth Nov. 6, according to DTE Energy and the city clerk.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Audit reveals balanced budget progress, UCS says

Utica Community Schools has once again received the accounting equivalent of a gold star for its bookkeeping, according to an auditing firm.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Respect for flag guides teen’s Eagle project

Most 13-year-olds aren’t thinking of retirement, but that word has been on Douglas P. Gettleson’s mind, at least when it comes to flags. Douglas, an eighth-grader at Eppler Junior High School, is a Life Scout from Troop 90 in Utica.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Sterling Heights artist uses retirement for ‘second vocation’

Art has never been far from home for Sterling Heights resident Lenny Russo. “I’ve dabbled in art all my life, since I was in grade school,” he said. “My father was an illustrator for Ford Motor Co. He always had art supplies all around the house.Read More

Published November 2, 2018

Local schools to honor veterans

MACOMB COUNTY — In observance of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students and staff from two local institutions will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Jeep smashes into foot clinic, no one hurt

A foot on the gas pedal reportedly led to a Jeep careening into a Sterling Heights podiatry clinic Oct. 22, according to police. Witnesses say that at around 8:30 a.m.Read More