Sterling Heights Sentry

Published January 4, 2019

Parks, Lakeside expected to take spotlight in 2019

STERLING HEIGHTS — As Sterling Heights officials get ready to put the final big touches on their parks and recreation plans, they are also keeping an eye on the future of economic development, city officials said.

Published January 4, 2019

Macomb County gets help to reduce sewage overflows

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office received a Christmas gift from the state in the form of $3 million to help enhance water quality in Lake St. Clair.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 26, 2018

Macomb County Community Mental Health names new CEO

MACOMB COUNTY — David Pankotai was recently named the chief executive officer of Macomb County Community Mental Health, or MCCMH.

Published December 26, 2018

In 2018, Sterling did its best to make 50 nifty

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ celebration of 50 years of existence as a city was a key milestone that synergized with many events in 2018. This included the opening of promised park amenities from the Recreating Recreation initiative. In addition, the year was marked by changes to city departments, policies and roads.

Published December 26, 2018

Support offered after Christmas apartment blaze in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Occupants of the Sterling-Troy Apartments are coping with loss after a fire broke out in the building over the Christmas holiday, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department.

Published December 21, 2018

Sterling Heights reacts to news of retired sergeant’s death

STERLING HEIGHTS — City officials confirmed the death of a former Sterling Heights police sergeant Dec. 21. According to Sterling Heights police, retired Sgt. Daryl Brown died after a drunken driver reportedly hit him in Detroit. He was 50.

Published December 19, 2018

UCS students see indigenous art on DIA field trips

STERLING HEIGHTS — For Morgan Elementary School art teacher Karen Borbolla, a recent school field trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts was a chance for students to witness creativity through the ages.

Published December 19, 2018

Knife-threatening Walmart patron still at large

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police said, as of press time, they were still searching for a man who allegedly threatened people with a knife at a Walmart store.

Published December 19, 2018

City revenues, spending up, fund balance grows

STERLING HEIGHTS — A close examination of Sterling Heights’ financial records shows accuracy, according to city officials and an independent auditing firm.

Published December 19, 2018

Cancer survivor recognized for helping others battle

MACOMB COUNTY — Erika Lojko has had her share of ups and downs in recent years, but there has always been one thing that kept her going: her son, Caleb.

From left, Dr. Charles Barone II, Melissa Henderson, Gary Maconochie, Chari Presley and James Lauridsen pose with their 2018 Macomb Community Action awards Dec. 11 at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township.

Published December 18, 2018

Fighting poverty, one person at a time

MACOMB COUNTY — At the organization’s annual meeting Dec. 11 at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township, five MCA employees and volunteers were honored for their dedication and patient enthusiasm.

Published December 18, 2018

Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ MDEQ warns

METRO DETROIT — Did you notice, last week, when the weather app on your phone warned that the air quality in metro Detroit was poor, and maybe even dangerous for at-risk groups? You weren’t alone. The air quality in many areas of southeastern Michigan has been rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” periodically since late November.

Published December 17, 2018

Ring in the new year with size and style

METRO DETROIT — New Year’s Eve is a special kind of holiday. Following the hustle and bustle of a month mostly dedicated to Christmas, the final day of the year can sometimes be an afterthought. But those who are hosting parties can benefit by upgrading electronics and configuring decorations.

Published December 17, 2018

Metro Detroiters share experiences with working on holidays

METRO DETROIT — There’s no place like home for the holidays — with family gatherings, stories of yesteryear and delicious meals. But for some, it’s another day at the office, whether that office is in a squad car, inside an emergency room or behind a snowplow.