Sterling Heights Sentry

Published November 14, 2019

Vet receives honor for contributions

MACOMB COUNTY — Pat Daniels wakes up every day and tells other vets, “I got your six.”

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

Sterling, schools cope with Veterans Day snowstorm

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city offices are supposed to be closed and quieter on the federal holiday of Veterans Day. But behind the scenes, city officials were busy dealing with several inches of snow that were dumped on metro Detroit.

On Nov. 7, Pat Daniels, center, was recognized as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year. The 67-year-old from Clinton Township served in the Army in the Vietnam War.

Published November 12, 2019

Veterans Commission chairman selected as BOC’s first Veteran of the Year

MACOMB COUNTY — It was acknowledged as a long overdue gesture. At the Nov. 7 Macomb County Board of Commissioners, or BOC, meeting, the board recognized Pat Daniels as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year.

Published November 12, 2019

Trees planted at relief drain

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the leaves fall and nature grows colder and deader, Macomb County officials have been working hard to set the stage for more trees, plants and wildlife around the Sterling Relief Drain.

Published November 12, 2019

Teachers union files labor charge against Utica Community Schools

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Education Association, a union representing teachers in the Utica Community Schools district, recently appealed to a state labor commission amid ongoing collective bargaining talks.

Published November 12, 2019

Jewelry store owner rings in his store’s last hurrah

STERLING HEIGHTS — Diamonds are forever, but businesses are not.

Published November 12, 2019

Nighttime car accident kills pedestrian in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police are trying to figure out why a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle late at night Nov. 9, leading to the man’s death.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Published November 5, 2019

Sterling voters renew public safety and streets millage

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights voters decided to stick with the familiar on Election Day Nov. 5, overwhelmingly approving a Safe Streets millage renewal and reelecting the current mayor and City Council.

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published November 4, 2019

Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Teachers affiliated with the Utica Education Association union gather outside the site of a Utica Community Schools Board of Education meeting to rally for a contract Oct. 28.

Published November 4, 2019

Teachers union seeks recovery of salary steps in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — The union representing Utica Community Schools’ teachers is seeking a labor agreement that guarantees them a path to restore salary steps after years of no raises.

Published November 4, 2019

City, schools make plans to observe Veterans Day in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Manny Gonzales, of Sterling Heights, served in active duty for the U.S. Army for a little over 17 years. Now retired from the service, he keeps Old Glory flying from his 22-foot flagpole and regularly decorates his yard with small flags for Independence Day and Memorial Day.