Sterling Heights Sentry

Visitors enjoy the carnival midway at a previous Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair.

Published March 22, 2019

Sugar Ray, Motley Crue’s Neil slated for Sterlingfest

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights will bring big-name rock acts to the state during this summer’s Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair.

Published March 22, 2019

Whitmer takes budget plan to Sterling town hall

STERLING HEIGHTS — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took her budget plan — which includes a proposed, gradually cumulative 45-cents-per-gallon fuel tax hike — to the road, and that included a stop in Sterling Heights March 15.

Published March 20, 2019

Contest seeks official, less cheeky name for ring sculpture

STERLING HEIGHTS — Though it’s arguably a rearguard action, city officials are looking for a name for their new Hall Road Golden Corridor ring icon.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 15, 2019

Ford actors living a fairy tale with ‘Shrek’

Like ogres and onions, theatrical shows have many layers.

Henry Ford II High School students are preparing to cover all of them in rehearsals before performing “Shrek the Musical” March 21-23.

Published March 15, 2019

Public cautioned about police imposter phone scam

Police are asking the public to resist phone scammers impersonating an officer to fraudulently obtain sensitive data.

Published March 15, 2019

Special Needs Center finds new place to play

No matter your situation in life, moving day can be stressful.

Yet for the leadership at the Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center, the hard work of moving from one building in Sterling Heights to another is mixed with optimism and hope. So says group founder and Executive Director Shell Jones.

“It’s just a matter of organizing and planning,” she said. “We are short on volunteers and manpower, but we’re doing what we have to do. We’ve got things being color-coded, boxed up, and we’re taking a nice, productive, peaceful pace.”

A sign marks a vacant area along 17 Mile Road, near Van Dyke Avenue. Sterling Heights approved a planned unit development proposal to build three hotels on the property at a March 5 City Council meeting.

Published March 15, 2019

Council approves trio of hotels near Van Dyke corridor

It might break the rules in Monopoly, but the Sterling Heights City Council successfully approved a plan to put three hotels on a stretch of property along 17 Mile Road, near Van Dyke Avenue.

Published March 15, 2019

Siersma and Holden to return to traditional calendar

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After six years of Siersma and Holden elementary schools operating on a year-round calendar, Warren Consolidated Schools officials have decided to return both buildings to the traditional schedule beginning in the 2019-20 school year.

Published March 15, 2019

‘Battle of the Badges’ side bet is a win-win for Care House

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — They’re all on the same team. When the Warren Police Department’s hockey team faced off against its counterparts in blue from Sterling Heights for a charity hockey game benefiting one of its own, there was obviously more at stake than bragging rights for the winning squad.

Published March 14, 2019

Macomb County officials spearhead changes to improve local parks, health

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are focusing on the benefits of, and benefiting, local parks just in time for spring. The Macomb County Health Department recently launched a new website with the goal of getting more people out to one of the myriad parks throughout the county and enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.