Sterling Heights Sentry

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

Jean Cloud was sworn in as interim Macomb County Prosecutor May 20.

Published May 22, 2020

Jean Cloud named Macomb County Prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — The bench of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court has named Acting Prosecutor Jean Cloud to fill the role vacated when Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigned at the end of March.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Utica Education Association teachers union supporters hold signs during a Utica Community Schools board meeting in 2019, back when the teachers and the district had no contract agreement in place. On May 11, the school board approved a three-year contract between the parties.

Published May 20, 2020

UCS, teachers union reach 3-year-deal

STERLING HEIGHTS — After more than a year of negotiations, Utica Community Schools and the Utica Education Association teachers union have finally approved a three-year contract, after not having one since last June.

Published May 14, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 15-17

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 13, 2020

Buses deliver graduation garb to Class of 2020

STERLING HEIGHTS — The events and experiences that high school seniors typically take for granted will never happen the traditional way for the Class of 2020.

Four planes, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II (pictured) and KC-135 Stratotanker, will flyover Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published May 12, 2020

Selfridge ready for special flyover

METRO DETROIT — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be the only military planes flying over Michigan this week.

Published May 10, 2020

City on course to beat last decade’s census rate

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials say they are succeeding where it counts — namely the 2020 census.

Published May 7, 2020

WWII veteran discusses V-E Day for 75th anniversary

METRO DETROIT — In April 1945, a couple months after the Battle of the Bulge, Mike Aleo’s battalion was ready to cross the Rhine River, when it received orders to pull out and go west to Royon, France.

Published May 7, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 8-10

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 7, 2020

Oakland County announces expanded testing, $12M more for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a multi-pronged update on the county’s latest health and economic efforts in the face of COVID-19.

Published May 1, 2020

Sterling to resume road projects

STERLING HEIGHTS — Summer projects will include resurfacing projects on 18 Mile Road between Ryan and Dequindre, on Hayes Road between 14 Mile Road and Moravian Drive, on Schoenherr Road between the Plumbrook Drain and north of Clinton River Road, and on Utica Road between Hayes and Schoenherr roads.

Published April 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 1-3

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 29, 2020

Lakeside Circle, Sterling businesses adapt to coronavirus age

STERLING HEIGHTS — Whether retail or restaurant, businesses in Sterling Heights have taken drastic measures to stay ahead of the economic destruction caused by the novel coronavirus, the fear of catching it and the related government-ordered shutdowns.

Published April 25, 2020

Borrowed laptops boost online learning program

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bringing the classroom home for thousands of Utica Community Schools students has been an unprecedented challenge, but a laptop lending program is helping to make it a possibility, school officials say.

Published April 23, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 24-26

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

How Oakland County policing has changed during the ‘new normal’

OAKLAND COUNTY — “The vast majority of times, if there is a violation, the people don’t know that they’re in violation of the order. The other times people call and there’s no violation. Like, they see people together on their front lawn. Well, you don’t have to social distance from your own family,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Published April 22, 2020

Bridge work will close 14 Mile Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will set new bridge beams on the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over 14 Mile Road, closing 14 Mile Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 1 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 24.

Published April 20, 2020

Sterling cancels more events due to coronavirus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The coronavirus behind the COVID-19 disease is continuing to empty event calendars in Sterling Heights.

Published April 18, 2020

Sterling police, Fire Department enforce lockdown order, report no rise in calls

STERLING HEIGHTS — Public safety officials say they are monitoring calls and incidents while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” campaign continues to keep people at home while changing how many businesses operate.