Sterling Heights Sentry

Published January 15, 2019

Smith re-elected as chair of Macomb County Board of Commissioners

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bob Smith, a Democrat from Clinton Township, was re-elected by his peers to again serve as the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the 2019-20 term.

Published January 15, 2019

Macomb County leaders to highlight technology, talent at NAIAS

DETROIT — Leaders from Macomb County will celebrate several talent and technology initiatives during the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 14, 2019

Ike ensemble eager to play at state music conference

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Now in her eighth year of playing the clarinet, Eisenhower High School senior Amanda Dowdican knows what it’s like to play music in front of an audience.

Published January 14, 2019

Police, fire to head to the ice for outreach

STERLING HEIGHTS — Safety and slippery conditions normally don’t go together, but the two will be in harmony when the Sterling Heights Police and Fire departments host a new winter outreach event in February. The city of Sterling Heights will hold its first Sterling Winter Skate Feb. 9 at Dodge Park’s farmers market pavilion and ice rink.

Published January 14, 2019

Consumers Energy to perform pipeline work in Sterling Heights’ ITC corridor

STERLING HEIGHTS — Lots of utility construction is headed down the line this year as Consumers Energy plans to build new pipeline infrastructure in Sterling Heights’ ITC corridor. Lynn Wilson, a Consumers Energy stakeholder engagement manager, briefly explained the scope of the utility company’s South Oakland Macomb Network project during a presentation at a Jan. 2 Sterling Heights City Council meeting.

Published January 14, 2019

City approves agreement for 4-story apartments plan

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights will soon have a bit more height to it, at least along its northern border, according to city officials. At a Jan. 2 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Council voted 6-0 to approve a second amended and restated conditional rezoning agreement. This will open the path for developer Frank Karam to build a four-story independent senior living apartment complex just south of Lakeside Mall.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller discusses the root cause of the 15 Mile Road sinkhole Jan. 9 in the public works building. Miller points to activity that occurred back in 2014, which a hired expert claims spurred the eventual collapse of the piping and roadway.

Published January 11, 2019

Miller: Sinkhole caused by ‘human error’

FRASER — An infrastructure expert from Denver, Colorado, has concluded that the sinkhole that devoured a Fraser family’s home was a result of “human error.”

Published January 11, 2019

‘We are extremely thankful for the passion and leadership’

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/CENTER LINE — They spend countless hours reading educational documents, cheer on student-athletes at sporting events, and attend as many school functions as possible.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 4, 2019

Yanez to replace Shannon on City Council

STERLING HEIGHTS — Nate Shannon and Henry Yanez are switching places. At a Jan. 2 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, the council voted 6-0 to appoint Yanez to fill the vacant spot left behind by Shannon.

Published January 4, 2019

Thespian Festival offers big money for local students

UTICA — Utica High School senior Jillian Jezak’s journey into theater started with an audition when she moved to Shelby Township and started attending fourth grade at Monfort Elementary School.