Sterling Heights Sentry

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

State Sen. Michael D. MacDonald, R-District 10, right, reads a Senate proclamation in honor of the 100th birthday of Joe Wisniewski, right, at American House Sterling Meadows Dec. 6.

Published December 17, 2019

World War II Navy vet celebrates 100

STERLING HEIGHTS — Marion “Joe” Wisniewski, 100, a longtime Warren resident who now lives at American House Sterling Meadows, said his mother, a widow, tried to keep him out of the war when he was drafted in 1943 at age 24.

Teachers in support of the Utica Education Association picket outside an October Utica Community Schools Board of Education meeting to rally for a contract.

Published December 17, 2019

Mediation expected for ongoing teacher union talks

STERLING HEIGHTS — Seven out of eight of Utica Community Schools’ staffing groups now have contract agreements with the Board of Education, but the last remaining one — the teachers union — is heading into contract mediation, school and labor officials said.

Published December 17, 2019

UCS schedule change prolongs holiday break

STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools students and staff may spend a few more days practicing their New Year’s resolutions before heading back to class, thanks to a sudden alteration to the school year calendar.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

Local band Corktown Popes to rock out in Dec. 28 show

METRO DETROIT — It’s a chilly December evening, and the Corktown Popes have gathered inside their second-floor rehearsal space in Ferndale.

Published December 13, 2019

‘We are maintaining a healthy fund balance’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s 2020 budget is now finalized.

Published December 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 11, 2019

Ex-Ike band director charged with sex crimes against students

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School’s former band director, Christopher Traskal, was charged Dec. 11 with multiple counts pertaining to alleged crimes of a sexual nature against students, according to Macomb County officials.

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.

Published December 10, 2019

Sterling celebrates Upton House restoration

STERLING HEIGHTS — Jim Stogdill has lived in Sterling Heights since 1968, the year it became a city. But he said he didn’t, until recently, enjoy the historical value of the city’s Upton House — and get a chance to play Christmas songs on its old-fashioned pump organ.

An old map of Sterling Township hangs on the wall inside the Upton House in Sterling Heights. In November, Macomb County Clerk and Register of Deeds Fred Miller showed his archives’ own Sterling Township map to the Sterling Heights City Council and described other relevant documents.

Published December 10, 2019

County records give hints of Sterling’s past

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb County’s clerk recently clued in the city of Sterling Heights on a little bit of history about the land where City Hall stands.

A Genisys Credit Union representative presents a community mural during a Nov. 19 Sterling Heights City Council meeting.

Published December 10, 2019

New mural project to show Sterling Heights residents’ work

STERLING HEIGHTS — A credit union is giving the community of Sterling Heights ample credit within its summer mural project.

Published December 10, 2019

Ike coach fired amid sheriff’s investigation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools recently announced that an Eisenhower High School coach has been terminated from his position following an allegation of inappropriate conduct.

Published December 6, 2019

Jobs, roads and criminal justice reform highlight Hackel address

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his ninth annual State of Macomb County address Dec. 4 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in ClintonTownship, touting six key metrics for success: jobs, housing, income, financial stability, population and educational attainment.

Published December 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 4, 2019

Chief Circuit Court judge reappointed for two-year term

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Supreme Court has reappointed James M. Biernat Jr. for an additional two-year term as chief judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit, Macomb County Probate, and 42nd District courts.

Published December 4, 2019

Give more than gifts this season with customized presents

METRO DETROIT — Hey, gift cards are great. But sometimes, a holiday gift needs to have a more distinctive touch. A personalized item can sometimes say what plastic can’t: You’re unlike anyone else.