Sterling Heights Sentry

Published April 17, 2020

Bridge demo closes Rochester Road under I-75 this weekend

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Rochester Road, closing Rochester Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 9 a.m. April 17 through 5 a.m. April 20.

Published April 15, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 17-19

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

On April 14, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners voted to renew and extend the local emergency declaration through May 22. This is the second time the order has been extended due to COVID-19.

Published April 15, 2020

Macomb County emergency declaration extended through May

MACOMB COUNTY — Less than five weeks after a state of emergency was declared in Macomb County due to COVID-19, it was decided to extend the declaration.

Published April 14, 2020

Oakland County announces COVID-19 drive-thru testing, mandates facial coverings for essential workers

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 14, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced that the Oakland County campus in Pontiac will be the county’s first non-hospital drive-thru testing site for COVID-19.

In his role as a nurse, former Oakland University athlete Tyler Sirut has been helping to care for Coronavirus patients.

Published April 14, 2020

Former Oakland University athlete helping to care for COVID-19 patients

After graduating from Oakland University with a nursing degree this past December, little did Tyler Sirut know that not long afterwards he would be “in the middle of a pandemic.

Published April 13, 2020

Scholastic gives awards to local students

METRO DETROIT — Even while much of the world is trapped indoors, local creativity and artistic expression continue to inspire.

On April 9, it was announced that with the spread of COVID-19 in the region and the corresponding impact it is having on both the jail population and Macomb County’s economy, plans to ask voters to approve a jail millage in August have been reconsidered. Pictured is an artist rendering showing the new Macomb County Jail previously proposed back in March.

Published April 11, 2020

Macomb County jail request plans reconsidered amidst COVID-19 crisis

MOUNT CLEMENS — Originally slated to appear on the August primary election ballot, a millage request for a new jail now is being reexamined.

Published April 9, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 10-12

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 8, 2020

Sterling apparel maker switches to mask production

STERLING HEIGHTS — Mathew Hunt, 28, said the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic gave him a new mission, adding facial masks to the list of items his company produces — at least for now. He wants his business to “help out as much as we can” to protect frontline workers against the virus.

The Macomb County Department of Roads released its 2020 project schedule April 7. Five projects are scheduled this year in Macomb Township including mitigation and safety measures on 21 Mile Road, seen here, east of Heydenreich Road to Card Road.

Published April 8, 2020

Macomb County announces 2020 construction schedule, including five local projects

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Department of Roads, or MCDR, is prepared for annual construction and summer maintenance operations.

Published April 6, 2020

New kayak landing coming to Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Kayakers along the Clinton River will soon have a spot to take a break, eat some lunch and charge their phones.

Published April 5, 2020

MET to host webinar about Michigan's college savings plans

METRO DETROIT — April is Financial Literacy Month, and what better way to invest your money than providing a better future for your children with funds to attend college?

Published April 4, 2020

Graphic novels offer a valuable escape

METRO DETROIT — Whether you want to learn something new, go on an adventure, or just escape reality, comics are a great place to start.

Published April 2, 2020

‘Victory gardens’ offer safe supplemental food, quiet recreation in uncertain times

METRO DETROIT — Securing a safe source of food for your family, supplementing community food programs and lessening the burden on the regional food supply network are but a few of the benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables and preserving your harvest for any lean times ahead.

Published April 2, 2020

Bridge demo will close Maple under I-75 April 3-5

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Maple Road, closing Maple Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 9 a.m. April 3 through 5 a.m. April 5.

Published April 1, 2020

Two-way I-75 traffic shifts to southbound lanes between Eight Mile and I-696

METRO DETROIT — Northbound Interstate 75 traffic will be reduced to one lane between Eight Mile Road and Interstate 696 to allow crews to shift two lanes of north- and southbound traffic to the southbound lanes beginning at 7 a.m. April 4.

Published April 1, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 3-5

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 31, 2020

School officials, lawmakers react to virus’ impact on education

The new coronavirus is testing school and state officials’ ability to adapt as Michigan’s schoolchildren have gone more than two weeks without in-class instruction.Read More

Published March 30, 2020

Oakland County launches COVID-19 case map

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter again stressed the importance of stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference to announce a new interactive case map.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has resigned, effective immediately.

Published March 30, 2020

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigns

MACOMB COUNTY — A couple days after he was formally arraigned on 10 felony charges, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has resigned, effective immediately.