Sterling Heights Sentry

Published November 29, 2017

Discover Michigan: Create holiday memories by cutting your own Christmas tree

In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, having a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree on hand is certainly a timesaver, but the look and smell of a real tree — and the experience of cutting it down yourself — can be a fun and memorable adventure.

Published November 29, 2017

Take care while in parking lots this season

METRO DETROIT — According to Troy Police Sgt. Meghan Lehman, the biggest thing to be aware of while in parking lots is others’ lack of situational awareness around the holidays.

Published November 29, 2017

Programs aim to help low-income households with utility bills

METRO DETROIT — Even though that cold spell is coming, not all individuals and family households can quell their financial woes. There are a few different options to help people who have fallen on hard times or live on fixed incomes.

Published November 29, 2017

Experts share tips on creating fresh décor to suit any taste

METRO DETROIT — Making a wreath boils down to a few basics: Grab some floral wire and wire cutters, any ornaments and ribbons you want to add for flair, of course various kinds of fresh greenery to suit your taste, and then some sort of base, whether it’s a wired wreath base from the craft store or a twisted hoop of dogwood branches or grapevine.

Published November 29, 2017

Holiday shows take a bow on local stages

If you want to find respite from the stresses of the season, a holiday show is probably the way to go.

Published November 28, 2017

Skate park officially opens

an style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">fter ramping up anticipation for months, Sterling Heights city officials held a ceremony to officially herald the opening of the new skate park at the Richard J. Notte Sterling Heights City Center Nov. 21.

Published November 28, 2017

Behind the Wheel: The evolution of Santa’s sleigh

Each year, the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way down Kercheval Avenue as spectators eagerly await the arrival of Santa — and when the parade VIP finally makes his appearance, he arrives in style on a custom-made sleigh with high-flying reindeer leading the way.

Published November 27, 2017

City gives lowdown on new snow rules

e it’s unclear whether Sterling Heights will get a white Christmas less than a month from now, city officials are rolling out the usual reminders about snow emergency protocols and how residents should react during significant accumulation.

Published November 27, 2017

Reliving the golden age of retail

If you’re on the couch icing a black eye and swollen feet after a fervent day of snagging deals on Black Friday, you’re not alone.

Published November 27, 2017

Thrift store helps local nonprofit

Shoppers on a tight budget looking to decorate for the holidays or purchase gifts for under the Christmas tree, there’s a store for you.

Published November 21, 2017

Experts share holiday home-lighting secrets

METRO DETROIT — After years of creating elaborate displays that draw festive audiences from far and wide, local lighting experts shared some secrets on what it takes to create Art Van Furniture’s Wonderland in Warren and Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Published November 21, 2017

Small Business Saturday promotes shopping local during the holiday season

METRO DETROIT — According to the 2016 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, around 112 million Americans took to local stores on last year’s Small Business Saturday and they spent around $15.4 billion while they were there.

Published November 16, 2017

New superintendent of Catholic schools announced

A Michigan native is returning to lead Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit beginning Dec. 4.

Published November 16, 2017

UCS schools victorious at ThunderQuest

Being a rookie team was no barrier for Roberts Elementary School students who competed in a Nov. 11 regional Lego Robotics ThunderQuest tournament at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights.

Published November 16, 2017

Courageous cat inspires first-time author

A Sterling Heights author has a tale to tell children who are eager to hear about a fictional cat with a can-do spirit.

Published November 16, 2017

Grant application submitted for Mound project

The city of Sterling Heights and its partners in a campaign to rebuild and revitalize a large section of Mound Road have made progress on their paper trail of grant applications.