Sterling Heights Sentry

Published June 10, 2019

Macomb County celebrates its ‘great’ lake

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County has close to 32 miles of coastline along Lake St. Clair.

Published June 10, 2019

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — Once their graduation cap tassels were moved from one side to the other, the Class of 2019 officially graduated from high school.

Published June 7, 2019

Library summer reading program counts down to launch

STERLING HEIGHTS — Liftoff nears for the Sterling Heights Public Library’s space-themed summer reading program. Every year, the library encourages residents and patrons to invest their time in a book — preferably a bunch of books — while they have more vacation or free time.

Published June 7, 2019

UCS grads, staff reflect on Class of ’19’s ‘family’ attitude

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — For Utica High School graduate Nicole Coleman, the end of the school year brings memories of walking through the halls and a last chance to regularly see the people who have been like family to her.

Published June 7, 2019

Clinton River water levels higher than usual, experts say

STERLING HEIGHTS — Jerry Reis, the owner of Clinton River Canoe & Kayak in Sterling Heights, said the recent spring rains and higher water levels can make paddling along the Clinton River challenging — especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Published June 7, 2019

Sterling Heights City Council puts millage renewal on Nov. ballot

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights voters will decide the fate of the Safe Streets Millage renewal proposal during the Nov. 5 election.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences:

Published June 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 5, 2019

Interfaith group to explore henna: temporary, natural body art

METRO DETROIT — Henna is a rich part of Indian culture, and is a staple at weddings. It is also used during religious ceremonies, baby showers, parties and get-togethers.

Published June 5, 2019

D-Day 75 years later

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

State Rep. Bill Sowerby, D-Clinton Township, is joining other legislators in a plan to attack illiteracy.

Published June 5, 2019

Local legislators bringing literacy back to forefront

LANSING — The literacy crisis in Michigan has not improved, leading to a new push from state legislators to address statewide deficiencies.

Published June 5, 2019

Around the campfire, the talk is of memories, camaraderie

METRO DETROIT — The scent of charcoal smoldering in the air. The sounds of kids playing cornhole. Watching the sunset from a chaise lawn chair. It's all part of the camping experience in Michigan.

Published June 5, 2019

Families make it work — successfully

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered how and why family members decide to work together to make a business thrive? C & G Newspapers asked some folks who have been doing it successfully for years, as well as a family that has just branched out to the second generation.

Published June 5, 2019

Small backyards can pack a big punch

METRO DETROIT — If you have a small backyard, your big ideas can be right at home. According to local experts, homeowners with small backyards don’t have to scale down their big ideas, and a few simple yard hacks can make your space seem bigger than it really is.

Published May 31, 2019

Road funding plans, solutions discussed at town hall

STERLING HEIGHTS — The road recently led back home for state Rep. Nate Shannon, and one of the big reasons was to find out what people think about taxes and transportation in the state.

Published May 31, 2019

Sterling Heights launches fireworks rule updates

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights residents who are starting to stock up on fireworks for Independence Day will now have more days to lawfully set them off, thanks to recent changes by state lawmakers.

Published May 31, 2019

Opioid seminar aimed at preventing hotel overdose deaths

STERLING HEIGHTS — Anti-drug activist Mark Kilgore knows the statistics prove that opioid abuse and overdose deaths have skyrocketed over the past two decades in Michigan. In 1999, the state had 99 opioid overdose deaths; in 2016, there were 1,731, he said.

Published May 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.