Sterling Heights Sentry

Published December 4, 2019

Winterize homes before the blizzards hit

METRO DETROIT — Snowfall and cold temperatures have hit southeast Michigan relatively early this year, but those looking to protect their homes for the upcoming winter season still have time.

The Clinton River Park trail, north of Dodge Park in Sterling Heights, makes its winding course past some benches. The trail is supposed to become a link along the statewide Iron Belle Trail.

Published December 3, 2019

Iron Belle trail study picks path within Sterling

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights will formally be part of a trail that spans from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit, but construction won’t begin anytime soon, according to trail analysts and city officials.

Published December 3, 2019

Sterling, Shelby police unite to smoke out burglary suspects

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights police said they recently assisted in the apprehension of four suspects who allegedly spent months burglarizing local tobacco and smoking stores by drilling into their walls.

Published December 3, 2019

Sterling man mentors youth in aviation

STERLING HEIGHTS — While teaching in a media room equipped with a Microsoft Flight Simulator program, Fazal Mohammad Khan is searching for young people whose eyes are on the skies.

Published November 27, 2019

Macomb County prepares to show its Pride

MOUNT CLEMENS — Organizers are hoping to grow something that began in conversations into something bigger as they undertake a new initiative to bring the LBGTQ community together in Macomb County.

Published November 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 25, 2019

Small businesses make a big impact in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Sometime late on the night of Thanksgiving, or in the wee hours of Black Friday, shoppers will be camped in a parking lot, braving the frigid weather to try and score a deal on a big-screen TV.

Published November 22, 2019

Partying in a winter wonderland

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

Local group looking for volunteers to pack cookies for first responders

UTICA — Woman’s Life Chapter No. 911 is looking for volunteers for a fun and rewarding task that will show holiday support to the first responders who serve local communities year-round.

The Stevenson High School concert chorale sings Christmas carols prior to Santa’s appearance at a previous A Sterling Christmas event in Sterling Heights.

Published November 22, 2019

A Sterling Christmas to bring cheer with life-size snow globe

STERLING HEIGHTS — With November snow already fallen, it won’t be long until Sterling Heights brings A Sterling Christmas back to Dodge Park.

Duncan Elementary School sixth grader Will Ashbreck and fifth grader John Walters compete at ThunderQuest at Henry Ford II High School Nov. 16.

Published November 22, 2019

UCS teams thrive at ThunderQuest

STERLING HEIGHTS — Young fans of robotics throughout the region took Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights by storm when ThunderQuest returned Nov. 16.

Macomb Community College veterinary tech students try to clean up a dog rescued from a Sterling Heights home in February.

Published November 21, 2019

Animal control officers grateful after rescued dogs adopted

STERLING HEIGHTS — More than nine months after dozens of dogs were rescued by authorities in Sterling Heights, Macomb County officials are reflecting on an outpouring of generosity that helped turn those animals into pets for new homes.

Published November 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2019

Simple solutions can upgrade a bland apartment to a happy home

METRO DETROIT — Moving into a new apartment is fun, but it can pose some challenges that people might not consider when moving into a home that they own.

Published November 20, 2019

Enjoy the gift of stage ‘presents’ with holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — The weather outside might be frightful, but inside metro Detroit venues, the sights and sounds will be delightful, as concerts and other productions bring the holiday season to life.

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 15, 2019

Color guard co-captain raises the flag despite injury

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a co-captain of the Utica High School color guard, Lauren Kerr is used to being a right-hand woman to the coach and the rest of the team. But with an injured left arm, it’s been a little harder this fall.

Published November 15, 2019

Woodworkers make board for billionaire Branson

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Henry Ford II High School senior Hannah Frrokaj was assigned a woodworking class project of making a paddleboard for billionaire Richard Branson, her first task was to find out who he was.

Published November 15, 2019

Author — inspired by 3-year-old with hydrocephalus — pens adventures

STERLING HEIGHTS — Joseph Gray didn’t set out to write children’s books. But when his friends Emily and James Sajore, of Sterling Heights, faced challenges after the birth of their twin sons, Joshua and Jacob, Gray felt compelled to write about them.