Sterling Heights Sentry

Published September 17, 2018

Clinton Township, Macomb County partner up for road reconstruction

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon called a recent partnership between the township and Macomb County a “good start” for local road reconstruction.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Witnesses help residents flee house fire

A pair of witnesses played a key role in rescuing two residents from a house fire, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department. The Fire Department was notified of a fire in the 43000 block of Hartwick Drive, which is located near Schoenherr and 19 Mile roads, at around 10:50 p.m. Sept. 10.Read More

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Published September 14, 2018

Macomb Community College observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY — In the fall of 2014, Anna Marie Smith was in her first semester at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, when she disappeared. Eleven days later, the 18-year-old college student was found in the woods off campus with a suicide note.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 13, 2018

Scare up some history on cemetery walk

MACOMB COUNTY — The Crocker House Museum is dedicating its 2018 cemetery walk to Macomb County for its bicentennial year. The walk, which takes place from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Clinton Grove Cemetery, will feature actors portraying some of the county’s most prominent former citizens — each of whom made such a considerable impact on the area that streets were named after them.

Published September 13, 2018

Upcoming town hall to address water contamination

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Macomb County politician is yet again leading the charge to ensure the safe future of the area’s groundwater and drinking water.

Published September 12, 2018

Experts tout early childhood programs for public schools

METRO DETROIT — Across metro Detroit, child care options available to public school families are getting some major upgrades with transitional pre-kindergarten instruction at various levels in one comprehensive facility — and, in some cases, year-round schedules.Read More

Published September 12, 2018

Designers mix vintage, modern in historic Detroit mansion

DETROIT — From hand-carved woodwork and moldings to a built-in pipe organ, the Charles T. Fisher Mansion in Detroit’s Boston Edison District is an example of the gracious homes once occupied by the city’s auto barons.

Published September 11, 2018

Make the grade on school bus safety

METRO DETROIT — Properly stopping and driving carefully around school buses is a lesson too important to fail.

Published September 7, 2018

Library publicizes access to tutoring, library cards

Patrons of the Sterling Heights Public Library don’t need to do much research if they want to gain access to checking out books or getting help with homework. During the Sept.Read More

Published September 7, 2018

New school year brings new programs to UCS

The first day of classes in the Utica Community Schools district was the day after Labor Day, but teachers and administrators say they have put loads of prep work into starting off the school year right.Read More

Published September 7, 2018

Roadwork schedule shows signs of progress

Fall may be on the horizon, but many lanes of Sterling Heights’ roads will remain closed or cordoned off with barrels for several more weeks, according to city officials. During the Sept.Read More

Published September 7, 2018

Candidates file for local school board races

CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — A number of candidates have filed to run for school board seats in their prospective districts. The deadline to file was 4 p.m. July 24.

Published September 7, 2018

School is back in session

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — On Sept. 4, students and staff in local districts embarked on a new educational journey with the start of the 2018-19 school year.

Published September 7, 2018

Childhood cancer charity mixes it up with ‘Concerts 4 Hope’

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s been a solemn mission, but for more than two years, people have laughed to support Warren resident JD Marshall’s efforts to ease the burden of families and kids battling childhood cancer. Now, it’s time to rock.

Published September 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Restoration gives new life to uncommon vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Don Filipski said he has always gravitated toward “odd or unusual little cars,” so it’s no surprise that his garage holds two such vehicles — a 1957 Cushman Truckster and a 1959 King Midget.