Sterling Heights Sentry

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Cybersecurity, makerspaces priorities for UCS

STERLING HEIGHTS — The difficulty of learning cybersecurity is part of the fun for Stevenson High School student Noah Elkins.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.

The MyFitnessPal app is one of several that nutritionists recommend to help clients find accountability in their diet. Some apps have the ability to scan bar codes and instantly upload the items’ nutrition information for accurate tracking.

Published July 31, 2019

Make the most of your ‘app’etite

METRO DETROIT — By the time we’ve grown into adults, we should probably have figured out how to properly nourish our bodies and eat right.

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

A resolution to postpone the adoption of ballot language for a new Macomb County Jail passed, which means the Macomb County Board of Commissioners will consider putting the jail proposal on a 2020 ballot. Pictured previously, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham speaks to the BOC.

Published July 29, 2019

Macomb County board postpones adoption of ballot language for new jail

MACOMB COUNTY — The plan for a new Macomb County Jail was further examined by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners earlier this month.

Published July 29, 2019

Recreational marijuana: Do’s and dont’s

LANSING — In November 2018, nearly 56% of voters approved a ballot proposal that would regulate marijuana like alcohol. Now, the state is finally offering both business owners and residents a glimpse of what they can expect once adult recreational use licenses become official.

Published July 26, 2019

Fash Bash fundraiser will style the DIA

DETROIT — Soft camel-colored hues, winter whites and mixed versions of animal prints will set the tone in this year’s Fash Bash fashion show that will dress up The Detroit Institute of Arts Aug. 15.

Published July 26, 2019

Police to welcome community at National Night Out

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department will once again meet with the public to discuss what they do — and what residents can do — to keep the city safe at the Aug. 6 National Night Out event.

Published July 26, 2019

City authorizes bonds for DPW facility spending

STERLING HEIGHTS — Work will not stop at the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works, despite the passage and funding of a plan to rebuild its headquarters, city officials said.

Published July 26, 2019

City, UCS look to youth for advice

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights could soon offer a new way for teens to make a difference in their local government, even before being eligible to vote.

Published July 25, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1969 Pontiac LeMans still going strong after 50 years

How much do you remember about your first car?

Published July 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 26-28

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 24, 2019

Be part of the pollution solution

METRO DETROIT — The Great Lakes are home to many fascinating creatures, but local environmentalists are warning against the invasion of a new beast: microplastic.

Published July 24, 2019

How to protect your house when you’re not at home

METRO DETROIT — Outside of the tiny moments this year when the summer hasn’t been hit with heavy rainfall, residents might be finding some time to go on vacation.