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Eric Czarnik

C&G Staff Reporter – Sterling Heights Sentry

Staff Writer Eric Czarnik reports on Sterling Heights and Utica Community Schools, and he writes a weekly auto column. He is a Wayne State University graduate who has been employed at C & G Newspapers since 2007.

Over 40 years later, police still seek answers to homicide case

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Over 40 years later, Troy police still seek answers to homicide case

TROY — Troy police are taking a fresh look at an unsolved murder mystery that’s more than four decades old, and they are seeking the public’s help to uncover new clues or information.

Assistant Naturalist Christina Funk introduces Samantha the owl and also expresses her gratitude and enthusiasm for a permanent owl structure during an Oct. 14 groundbreaking ceremony at the Stage Nature Center in Troy.

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Work begins on owl structure at Troy nature center

TROY — A permanent home for hoots has started to take root at Troy’s nature center.

Cameron Korman, 18, from Troy, right, stands beside Dave Duey, the director of operations at the MI Freedom Center in Troy. Korman did his Eagle Scout community project for MI Freedom Center, managing the creation of a flag display case.

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Scout project makes showcase for Pearl Harbor flag

TROY — To Troy High School senior Cameron Korman, community service is a way to give back to the society that lets him be a student, a Scout and a member of the community.

Published October 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Police: Watch for signs of suicide in loved ones

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the end of 2020 draws nearer, the Sterling Heights Police Department is assuring the public that it is OK to seek help when thoughts about committing suicide arise.

Published October 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

CommUNITY Alliance proposal passes first hurdle

STERLING HEIGHTS — When it came to a plan promising unity, the Sterling Heights City Council voted in one accord.

Published October 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

City says ballot proposals will shape local representation

STERLING HEIGHTS — By Nov. 4, it may be clear whether Sterling Heights voters are for or against the city’s pair of “4 Years & 400 Signatures” proposals.

Troy voters to decide library millage proposal

Published October 7, 2020

Troy Times

Troy voters to decide library millage proposal

TROY — Troy city officials are encouraging voters to read up on an upcoming ballot proposal to renew and increase the city’s library millage.

Published October 6, 2020

Troy Times

Troy police puncher brawls at mall

TROY — A shoplifting suspect reportedly fought police officers Oct. 4 at Somerset Collection, resulting in one officer seeking hospital treatment, police said.

Published October 6, 2020

Troy Times

Shoplifting suspect punches police at Somerset

TROY — A shoplifting suspect reportedly fought police officers Oct. 4 at Somerset Collection, resulting in one officer seeking hospital treatment, police said.

Published October 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clerks send out absentee ballots, expect busy Election Day

STERLING HEIGHTS — August proved to be a busy election for local city clerks, but that’s just a foretaste of the plans they have set from now until November.

Published October 2, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

City approves spending for police body cameras

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police officers will soon be toting cameras around, but it won’t be because they decided to become cinematographers.

Library bounces back after COVID-related closure

Published September 22, 2020

Troy Times

Troy library bounces back after COVID-related closure

TROY — The Troy Public Library has gotten a clean bill of health to resume the curbside loaning of books and other materials Sept. 21 after the building had to shut down for part of the prior week due to COVID-19.

Published September 22, 2020

Troy Times

Activists demonstrate for post office promptness

TROY — Troy resident Paul Krause believes that mail delivery times need to be dependable, especially with an election coming up.

Published September 22, 2020

Troy Times

Chipotle worker robbed at gunpoint, no injuries

TROY — Police say they are looking for two suspects after a Chipotle Mexican Grill worker was robbed at gunpoint the night of Sept. 21.

Published September 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Fire chief announces retirement

STERLING HEIGHTS — Tears and smiles accompanied the Sterling Heights City Council’s congratulations of Fire Chief Chris Martin ahead of his planned Sept. 30 retirement.