Sterling Heights Sentry

Laura Wallace managed to make the dean’s list for the summer 2021 semester at Lawrence Technological University, all while working in a hospital ICU during a pandemic.

Published August 23, 2021

Student juggles school, hospital work during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Laura Wallace’s message to fellow nursing students is that, when the going gets tough, like in a pandemic, keep going.

Published August 22, 2021

Michigan Supreme Court rules against revenue sharing suit

METRO DETROIT — On July 28, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled largely in favor of the state in a case that addressed Michigan’s Headlee Amendment, which, in part, requires that roughly half of the state’s spending from state revenue sources each year be paid as aid to local governments.

Published August 20, 2021

Detroit Jazz Festival cites safety in decision to go virtual again this year

DETROIT — Despite initial plans to return to an in-person format this year, Detroit Jazz Festival organizers announced Aug. 17 that they would be reverting to a virtual event, instead, over concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19.

Published August 20, 2021

Sterling Heights marks completion of renovations at city campus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council recently marked the completion of a $25 million project renovating City Hall, the Police Department, the library and the 41-A District Court, all located in the same campus at Utica and Dodge Park roads.

Published August 20, 2021

Sterling Heights city council votes to breathe life into odor rules

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights recently adopted a proposal designed to clarify its restrictions on offensive odors that disturb the public.

Published August 20, 2021

Sterling Heights Police explain efforts to enforce traffic rules

STERLING HEIGHTS — Coronavirus-related restrictions have receded in recent months, but the commitment to enforce traffic rules in Sterling Heights has not, according to the Police Department.

Children cool off at the pool at Willow Metropark in Huron Charter Township. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are in the process of creating a regional swimming program development plan to help address the systemic disparities in swimming ability and water competence in the area.

Published August 13, 2021

Metroparks seek public input on new regional swim program

METRO DETROIT — Residents of southeastern Michigan have an opportunity to help guide a new regional water safety and swim initiative.

Published August 11, 2021

Macomb County introduces new dispatch training center

MACOMB COUNTY — A simulation of a 911 call, with one person acting as a 911 caller and another as a dispatcher, was one capability demonstrated at a July 22 Macomb County announcement of a new dispatch training center for the county.

Published August 11, 2021

Experts offer safety tips for seniors, those with mobility issues

METRO DETROIT — As humans age, they become frailer and more prone to serious injury or worse in the case of a fall.

Published August 11, 2021

METRO DETROIT — After a year of staring at the same four walls, many are looking for a change of scenery.

Due to a shortage in stock and increases in demand, many car dealerships, such as Jim Riehl’s Friendly Chrysler Jeep in Warren, pictured, are seeing emptier sales lots.

Published August 11, 2021

Higher demand, lower supply result in increased car prices

METRO DETROIT — People in the market for a new car may be feeling a crunch as car prices are on the rise and some vehicles are in short supply.

Published August 11, 2021

Study shows high number of homes at risk of flooding in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is among 10 cities in Michigan with the highest number of properties at risk of flooding, according to the 2020 First National Flood Risk Assessment.

Published August 11, 2021

In step with the Rockettes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The first time Cori Vokal Callahan danced on the Fox Theatre stage as a member of the Rockettes, she couldn’t hold back her emotions.

Published August 10, 2021

Behind the Wheel: This classic model gets car fans charged up

METRO DETROIT — Marc Rozman's passion for vintage vehicles and customized cars began when he was 13 years old.

Published August 9, 2021

Former C & G staff writer remembered for his talent and kindness

TROY — On the evening of Thursday, June 25, Auburn Hills resident Jim Pontzer rushed home at his wife’s request.

Published August 9, 2021

Cities ready to bring back Dream Cruise events

METRO DETROIT — After the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year, the Woodward Dream Cruise is returning to metro Detroit this month.

Published August 9, 2021

Ancient beach settlement points to Sterling’s past

STERLING HEIGHTS — Thousands of years ago, life on what’s now a Sterling Heights school campus was a beach.

A blue-green algal bloom is pictured in West Bloomfield Township in 2019. It did test positive for cyanobacteria — blue-green algae — but it tested negative for the toxins that bacteria produces.

Published August 6, 2021

Residents living near water advised on how to spot potential toxins

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently sent out a press release advising people living near or visiting Michigan waters in the summer or fall to be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms, or HABs.