Sterling Heights Sentry

Published February 10, 2021

City aims to get public feedback on recycling

STERLING HEIGHTS — Nothing definitive is in the can yet, but Sterling Heights City Council members talked about the future of recycling at a recent meeting.

Published February 10, 2021

COVID-19 spikes demand for in-home senior services

METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.

Published February 10, 2021

City prepares to survey residents, hone vision

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights plans to tap into public opinion before making some crucial decisions about the city’s future in the upcoming years, according to a discussion during a Jan. 26 Sterling Heights City Council strategic planning session.

Published February 9, 2021

Dreaming about — and planning for — next spring’s yard and garden

METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.

Published February 9, 2021

For many, COVID reveals existing ADD/ADHD

BIRMINGHAM — How are you doing, handling all of this time at home? If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way.

Published February 9, 2021

Baker College campus coming to downtown Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — The excavation and construction of a seven-story, 86,000-square-foot, $51 million Baker College campus is underway in downtown Royal Oak at 420 S. Lafayette Ave., north of Fifth Street.

Published February 9, 2021

‘Just go wherever the wind or road takes you’

STERLING HEIGHTS — At a time when many are cooped up inside due to the pandemic, hitting the open road astride a motorcycle is an exciting and socially distant way to explore the world — and bikers like Franz Hoffer can’t wait for spring to arrive so they can ride again.

Published February 8, 2021

Schools adjust as learning continues during pandemic

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set a goal for school districts to begin offering an option for in-person learning by March 1 or earlier if possible.

Published February 8, 2021

Adopt a Grandparent movement catches on in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For those in Michigan living in senior care facilities, the pandemic has often meant isolation from family.

Published February 6, 2021

Fish Fry Fridays 2021 - sponsored by Big Boy

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners in 2021

Published February 6, 2021

Sensors to monitor Clinton River

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River is one of three southeastern Michigan rivers being studied to help improve water quality and wastewater treatment in the region.

Each year, many from the Eastpointe and Roseville communities join Macomb Community Action’s annual Walk for Warmth. Unlike last year, pictured, the 2021 walk will be taking place virtually due to COVID-19.

Published February 6, 2021

Walk for Warmth 2021 goes virtual

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action will be hosting its 31st annual Walk for Warmth virtually in order to continue its fundraising tradition while allowing people to stay socially distanced.

Published February 5, 2021

Two polar bear cubs born at Detroit Zoo doing well

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently announced that two polar bear cubs born Nov. 17 to mom Suka, 8, and 16-year-old father Nuka are doing well.

Published February 5, 2021

Residents share memories of the Great Blizzard of 1978

METRO DETROIT — Talk about a snow day. Forty-three years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 blanketed metro Detroit, the state and other parts of the U.S.

Published February 4, 2021

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Police said a passenger in a car driven by this woman fired at another vehicle on Mound Road Jan. 29.

Published February 1, 2021

Passenger fires gun at another vehicle on Mound

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a man who reportedly shot at another vehicle along Mound Road in Sterling Heights Jan. 29.

Published January 27, 2021

Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith now has a felony conviction on his record.

Published January 27, 2021

New fire chief approved

STERLING HEIGHTS — While “Hail to the Chief” was not played, Sterling Heights picked a new leader the day before the presidential inauguration, one to head the city’s Fire Department.

Published January 27, 2021

Macomb County requests 50,000 weekly COVID-19 doses

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is sending a message to the federal government: We are here to vaccinate, but what is missing are doses.