Sterling Heights Sentry

Quinn and Grace Gould, of Rochester Hills, show off a black walnut tree found in Rochester Hills.

Published August 20, 2019

Michiganders invited to enter state’s Big Tree Hunt contest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families and individuals across the state can head outside to explore the great outdoors as part of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest.

Published August 16, 2019

New teen forum to seek members soon, city says

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a teacher, Sterling Heights resident Jonathan Matthews said he is happy to see city officials’ efforts to make students more motivated, engaged and active in politics and in the community.

Published August 16, 2019

City reports progress at Schoenherr retail building

STERLING HEIGHTS — The delayed development of a commercial property along Schoenherr Road is confirmed to be back in action, Sterling Heights’ city manager said at an Aug. 6 City Council meeting.

Published August 15, 2019

Remembering Woodstock

METRO DETROIT — “By the time we got to Woodstock, we were half a million strong.” Those words, written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, helped define a generation.

Published August 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events.

Published August 14, 2019

Are part-time jobs still part of adolescence?

METRO DETROIT — Is a part-time job a rite of passage for students, or a thing of the past?

Published August 13, 2019

Sterling storms cause flooding, outages

STERLING HEIGHTS — Powerful thunderstorms hovered over Sterling Heights and parts of metro Detroit the night of Aug. 12, drenching roads and flooding basements. But Sterling Heights officials said city workers banded together to minimize disruption to residents.

Published August 13, 2019

Born and raised on Detroit jazz

METRO DETROIT — Hugh Smith III, the co-owner of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, said he sifts through hundreds of emails a day from musicians around the country who want to play at his club.

Published August 13, 2019

Detroit Jazz Festival continues to make meaningful musical moments

DETROIT — It’s had different names over the years — including the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival — but no matter what it’s been called, it’s an event that has attracted thousands to see jazz legends and emerging talent.

Published August 13, 2019

When it comes to tree health, trust the experts

METRO DETROIT — There are trees everywhere. Yet many people fail to recognize that trees have to be maintained before they become a detriment.

Published August 12, 2019

Threats blamed for canceled Freedom Hill concert

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb County law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect who reportedly threatened a Sterling Heights concert venue, leading to the cancelation of a hip-hop show.

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

New path anticipated for Rotary Park kayak launch

STERLING HEIGHTS — The wheels are turning on plans to make a dock at Rotary Park even more accessible, according to city officials.

Published August 9, 2019

Sterling Heights delays community center opening to February

STERLING HEIGHTS — Residents who look forward to relaxing and playing at the new Sterling Heights Community Center will have to wait a bit longer, according to park officials.

Published August 9, 2019

Survival Coin recipients recall experiences

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Michele De Leeuw will turn 59 years old in December, but this month is a time for celebrating life.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Sterling Heights celebrates kayak launch

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Clinton River docking option with better accommodations for getting in and out of watercraft should make it easier for kayakers and canoers to go with the flow, city officials said.

Published August 7, 2019

Sterling Heights to plant trees with ITC donation

STERLING HEIGHTS — The drive to make Sterling Heights greener continues.

Published August 7, 2019

Slovak church festival to celebrate culture, city presence

STERLING HEIGHTS — Around this time every year, Kathy Holka said the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Parish gets calls about its annual Slovak Festival. One of the most common questions is what time the folk performers will be onstage.