Sterling Heights Sentry

Published December 14, 2018

Sterling Heights man accused of threatening former workplace

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man was recently arrested after he threatened his former workplace, police said.

Published December 14, 2018

Sterling Heights man charged in Detroit murder case

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights resident was recently charged with murder following the shooting death of a transgender woman, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced.

Published December 14, 2018

Stay vigilant to avoid holiday accidents, theft

STERLING HEIGHTS — The holidays aren’t an excuse to take a vacation from common-sense safety precautions, according to Sterling Heights police and fire officials.

Published December 14, 2018

Chaldean foundation sees growth in 2018 and beyond

STERLING HEIGHTS — A cornerstone of Sterling Heights’ Chaldean community is continuing to grow and do outreach as the new year approaches, according to its leadership.

Published December 13, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 12, 2018

Dealership asks for socks, warm clothes for veterans

ROCHESTER HILLS — The holidays are a time for giving, and the staff at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram are announcing their effort to pick up some clothing items for homeless veterans.

Published December 12, 2018

Faraway holiday traditions decorate local homes, hearts

METRO DETROIT — During Christmastime, Birmingham resident Rita Dunker, 63, doesn’t have to look far to find what takes her back to her childhood growing up in post-war Germany in the small country town of Weseke. Dunker frequents the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, described as a European-themed wonderland in Shain Park in Birmingham.

Published December 12, 2018

Holiday music provides a soundtrack for the season

METRO DETROIT — According to the Christmas classic, there’s no place like “Home for the Holidays.”

The Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township has wetlands and wildlife.

Published December 11, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 11, 2018

Explore Aretha Franklin’s music, social impact at Detroit Historical Museum

DETROIT — The legacy of Detroit’s Queen of Soul lives on in the heart of the city. Until spring 2019, the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown is celebrating the life and music of Aretha Franklin in a special exhibition inside the museum’s Kid Rock Music Lab.

Published December 11, 2018

Good deeds go a long way on regional Mitzvah Day

METRO DETROIT — Any day is a good day for a mitzvah. On Dec. 25, nearly 1,000 volunteers of all ages will roll up their sleeves and make the community a little bit better with some mitzvahs of their own — that means good deed, in Hebrew — during the 22nd annual Mitzvah Day.

Published December 10, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 7, 2018

Sterling Heights City Council opts out of allowing weed businesses

STERLING HEIGHTS — No minds were changed on the Sterling Heights City Council, which voted to adopt a proposal to opt out of letting recreational marijuana businesses operate in the city.

Published December 7, 2018

Woman beats odds after being taken off life support

STERLING HEIGHTS — Karl De Leeuw has been married to his wife, Michele, for 26 years. A recent medical emergency made his wedding vows even more vivid.

Published December 7, 2018

Students learn lessons doing holiday charity

STERLING HEIGHTS — Activism and academics go together for Duncan Elementary School sixth-grader Soren Wierbicki. As her school’s student council president and a member of a student community group called DC Squared, 11-year-old Wierbicki said she likes to use her leadership skills to make a difference. And now she’ll have plenty of opportunities, thanks to the holiday season.

Published December 7, 2018

Macomb County community group opposes Lansing tree bill

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights and an association of Macomb County communities are hoping to weed out what they believe is an effort to overstep their local control of vegetation removal.

Published December 7, 2018

Hackel addresses progress at State of the County

MACOMB COUNTY — It was a message of progress at this year’s State of the County address.

Published December 6, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?