Sterling Heights Sentry

Berkley resident David Young likes to take his “Purple Chameleon” to local car shows and cruises, including the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Published August 4, 2021

Behind the Wheel: This ‘Purple Chameleon’ is custom made

BERKLEY — Perhaps you have spotted David Young’s 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck cruising around town.

Published August 4, 2021

Primary election narrows field for council, mayor in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — During the primary election in Sterling Heights Aug. 3, a field of 15 council candidates were narrowed to 12 who will advance to the general election in November. Likewise, three candidates for mayor were reduced to two.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Robotics Collaboration and Innovation Center continues to grow

STERLING HEIGHTS — For local students, designing robots and competing in games is a fun way to learn STEM concepts — science, technology, engineering and math — and it can also lead to career opportunities, since robotics is a diverse field with many real-life applications.

Published July 28, 2021

Primary voters to pare candidates for mayor, City Council

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters in the Aug. 3 primary election will narrow down fields of candidates who are running for Sterling Heights mayor and City Council.

Published July 28, 2021

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.

Published July 28, 2021

Pride event scheduled for October in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to create a more welcoming environment for the LGBT+ community in the county, Macomb County Pride is planning a Pride Festival for October with a street fair, music, carnival and more.

Testimony continued in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township the week of July 12 in Eric Smith’s state case. Witnesses to testify include security business owner William Weber and former Macomb County Chief Assistant Prosecutor James Langtry.

Published July 27, 2021

Local business owner, former chief assistant prosecutor testify in Macomb County corruption case

MACOMB COUNTY — Strong loyalty to the former Macomb County prosecutor, a falsified invoice, and instructions to investigate the background of another county official was among the testimony provided in a Macomb County corruption case.

Published July 27, 2021

Learning continues this summer in WCS

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — On the late morning of July 21, teacher Lori Lewis presented a math activity at Siersma Elementary School to a group of kindergarten students who sat together on the floor.

Published July 26, 2021

Homicide suspected in death of woman on Charlemagne

STERLING — Police said they began investigating an apparent homicide case at around 3 p.m. July 24 in the 43000 block of Charlemagne Avenue, near 19 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. Police said a woman was found dead, and on July 26, they identified her as Kathleen Hales, 48, from Sterling Heights.

Published July 26, 2021

Sterling roundabout again tops ‘dangerous’ intersection list

STERLING HEIGHTS — History is cyclical for Sterling Heights’ biggest roundabout.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Library welcomes donation for world language collection

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sometimes the materials it takes to learn another language require a more universal language: money.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

A “Slow Your Roll” summer police traffic enforcement campaign sign stands in front of Van Dyke Avenue, near 18 Mile Road, June 15.

Published July 16, 2021

Teen dies after crash at Van Dyke and 18 Mile

STERLING HEIGHTS — An early-morning traffic collision in Sterling Heights claimed the life of a teenage city resident July 3, according to the Sterling Heights Police Department.

Published July 14, 2021

Primary voters to pare candidates for Sterling mayor, City Council

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters in the Aug. 3 primary election will narrow down fields of candidates who are running for Sterling Heights mayor and City Council.