Sterling Heights Sentry

Published October 12, 2020

Macomb County receives $2.5 million to combat opioid crisis

MACOMB COUNTY — Tens of millions of dollars were recently allocated to continue to support the opioids crisis response.

Published October 7, 2020

Voters decide nation’s, region’s future beyond 2020

In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters will decide presidential, federal, state and local races — as well as two city ballots proposal that could adjust signature requirements for running for office and potentially lengthen City Council terms — Nov. 3.

Published October 6, 2020

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Macomb County will not issue mask mandate

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is not enforcing a mask mandate. County Executive Mark Hackel said Oct. 6 that the county “will continue to operate as it did before the Court made its decision,” referencing the Michigan Supreme Court’s Oct. 2 ruling that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not have the legal authority to extend or declare states of emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

Published October 2, 2020

Districts adjust to virtual learning

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With students learning at home virtually because of COVID-19, many educators have said they miss their students, and local districts have purchased electronic devices, such as Chromebooks, for at-home learning.

This home on Eberlein Drive, off 15 Mile Road in Fraser, was condemned and later demolished following a sinkhole that occurred Dec. 24, 2016.

Published October 2, 2020

Macomb County receives over $12 million in sinkhole lawsuit

FRASER — On Sept. 29, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller announced that the insurance company for three contractors whose errors led to a massive sinkhole in Fraser in 2016 will pay $12.5 million to the Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District (MIDDD).

Published October 2, 2020

UCS begins transitioning some grades to face-to-face instruction

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Carrie Slade, a first grade teacher at Flickinger Elementary School in Utica, said she is looking forward to being back in the classroom with her students as Utica Community Schools takes its next steps in the transition to more in-person activities.

Published October 2, 2020

City approves spending for police body cameras

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police officers will soon be toting cameras around, but it won’t be because they decided to become cinematographers.

Published October 2, 2020

EGLE, MDHHS launch pilot program for COVID-19 sewer testing

LANSING/MACOMB COUNTY — The state of Michigan is devoting more money toward local public health department efforts to coordinate with local governments, universities and other institutions in relation to COVID-19 wastewater testing programs.

Published October 2, 2020

Macomb County sees ‘huge’ number of absentee ballot requests

MACOMB COUNTY — The November election is weeks away, and local absentee ballot requests are astronomical when compared to past years.

Published September 25, 2020

Former Macomb County clerk wanted on bench warrant

MOUNT CLEMENS — Former Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger once again has a warrant out for her arrest.

Published September 22, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 22, 2020

Former prosecutor charged with obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Following a year in which he was charged with 10 felonies by the state of Michigan and resigned from office, a former top elected official has been federally charged.