Sterling Heights Sentry

Published May 28, 2021

TIA, victim’s families advocate for hands-free Senate legislation

METRO DETROIT — As a mother, everything changed for Laurel Zimmerman on Dec. 28, 2010, the day her 16-year-old daughter Ally Zimmerman was fatally injured in a crash involving a distracted driver.

Published May 27, 2021

Beaumont offers Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15

METRO DETROIT — After being one of the first children to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Beaumont Service Center, in Southfield, Megan Sims, 13, now wants to advocate for other children her age to get vaccinated as well.

Published May 26, 2021

Officials hopeful Fisher Road will get grant for repairs

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are again showing their support for work on Fisher Road that would be partially paid for with a state grant.

Published May 26, 2021

Sterling Heights recognizes May as EDS and HSD Awareness Month

STERLING HEIGHTS — Gina Eckel is a lifelong resident of Sterling Heights, raising three kids with her husband, Brett. Her youngest, Elise, 18 months old, was diagnosed at 13 months with a rare condition that could change her life forever.

Published May 26, 2021

Prepare for post-pandemic pet separation anxiety

METRO DETROIT — With lockdown restrictions easing up and more people returning to work, going back to school or taking vacations, some dogs accustomed to the constant presence of their humans may experience different levels of separation anxiety.

Published May 26, 2021

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

UCS student achieves perfect score on SAT

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — A Utica Community Schools student earned a perfect score on his SAT recently and is looking to aim for even higher goals soon.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 24, 2021

Summer Thursdays promise produce, pints and performances

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is inviting the public to enjoy a variety of tastes and sounds on its upcoming Summer Thursdays, thanks to the return of its farmers market, beer patio and concert stage.

Published May 24, 2021

Mile markers get a makeover with messaging

STERLING HEIGHTS — A series of intersection monuments along Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights will soon be presenting a message beyond which mile road drivers are near — the city’s vision of its identity.

Published May 24, 2021

Local volunteers honored for efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — As part of a county-wide effort to thank outstanding local volunteers, residents from Mount Clemens, Harrison Township and Clinton Township were honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in a video message.

Published May 23, 2021

COVID-19 relief funding helping local school districts

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been a school year like no other for the teachers, students and families across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 21, 2021

City Council votes to hire firm to guide diversity policy plans

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights has picked a consulting firm to help in guiding its diversity policies for city administrators and workers.

Published May 21, 2021

Local woman overcomes addiction through faith

STERLING HEIGHTS — Christa Mitchell’s journey through life has been anything but smooth, but today she’s in a much better place — thanks in no small part, she says, to her faith.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 12, 2021

DPW to hold cleanup event as work on new building continues

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Department of Public Works recently hosted several spring cleaning events for disposing of waste you can’t put at the curb, and soon there will be another one.