Sterling Heights Sentry

Published July 21, 2020

Shades of Pink fundraiser moves from zoo to Zoom

METRO DETROIT — The nonprofit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, had three weeks to produce a virtual evening of entertainment, fundraising, celebration and support.

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.

Published July 17, 2020

Academy renamed in former school board member’s honor

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica Academy for International Studies is getting a name change in honor of a longtime Utica Community Schools advocate and Board of Education member.

Published July 17, 2020

Council members seek review of board applications, diversity practices

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently appointed a new Zoning Board of Appeals member, but he swiftly turned down the offer. And the discussion that his appointment raised over how the city should approach diversity and representation is ongoing.

Published July 17, 2020

Sterling launches attempt to attract Space Command base

STERLING HEIGHTS/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Sterling Heights is looking to bring the headquarters of the newest military command to Macomb County. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor submitted a nomination to consider Sterling Heights as the headquarters for United States Space Command June 30.

Published July 17, 2020

Council passes FCA tax abatement plan

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council showed its faith in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles July 7 by unanimously voting to grant it a tax abatement deal for leasing a new building at Sterling Enterprise Park.

Published July 17, 2020

Crash-prone roundabout makes blog’s ‘most dangerous’ top 10

STERLING HEIGHTS — Something round is drawing attention in Sterling Heights, and this time it’s not The Halo. The Michigan Auto Law blog, which runs annual lists of Michigan’s “most dangerous intersections,” in late June dubbed Sterling Heights’ roundabout at 18 1/2 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue the most dangerous intersection in the state.

Published July 17, 2020

UCS announces plans for virtual learning

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Students with medical conditions or who are concerned about coronavirus risk in classrooms this fall will have the option to continue their education online, according to Utica Community Schools.

Published July 17, 2020

Army Corps of Engineers to construct sea wall

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Marine Division Boathouse may get some much-needed alleviation this fall. Due to high water levels on Lake St. Clair, a project is in the works between the county and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct about 282 linear feet of sea wall and raise the dock surrounding the boathouse.

Published July 17, 2020

Three candidates running for sheriff

MACOMB COUNTY — Much like the August 2016 primary election, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is being challenged by a pair of Republicans.

Published July 17, 2020

Clerk challengers line up for county post in primary

MACOMB COUNTY — In the upcoming Aug. 4 primary, four Republicans are vying for the opportunity to face current Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Fred Miller in November.

Published July 17, 2020

‘Our team is there to provide great service, not be bouncers’

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order requiring mask use in all indoor public spaces and when in crowded outdoor spaces.

Published July 14, 2020

Officer rescues choking infant

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police are praising one of their officers for applying lifesaving treatment to an infant who reportedly was choking.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 8, 2020

Stamping plant stabbing leads to arrest

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they have caught a man who allegedly stabbed a man on the grounds of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles factory in Sterling Heights.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Zoning board nomination draws diversity discussion

STERLING HEIGHTS — The nomination of a Zoning Board of Appeals applicant at a recent Sterling Heights City Council meeting became a microcosm for national conversations on race, namely the philosophies and methods institutions use to achieve equality and diversity.