News & Notes - 12/20/23 Sterling Sentry

New cops sworn in
During the Dec. 5 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, new police officers John-Mark Branch, Danny Delly, Kelly Dupuis, Max Eckhout and Erin Loomis took their oath of duty before police Chief Dale Dwojakowski and the public.

During the meeting, Dwojakowski explained that “Sterling Heights has gained” amid a tough, competitive hiring situation for local police departments, adding that all of these new officers “have extensive experience” and came from other police departments.

“Every time I tell you we’re back to full staffing, and then people retire,” Dwojakowski said. “So it’s a never-ending revolving door for hiring.”

Learn more about the Sterling Heights Police Department by calling (586) 446-2800.

 

Nature Center to hold kids night for parents
The Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, will hold a Kids Night at the Nature Center event 6-9 p.m. Dec. 28. The event is designed to give parents of kids ages 6-12 a chance to have a night out for themselves.

Participating kids — who should eat dinner before they arrive — will play games, make crafts and take a hike, if weather permits. The Nature Center cautions parents that it’s not a peanut-free place.

Admission costs $14 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. Register in advance by visiting registration.sterling-heights.net, or learn more by calling (586) 446-2710.

 

Police to hold skating, cocoa event
The Sterling Heights Police Department, as part of its Community Outreach and Resident Engagement, or CORE, program, will hold a “Cocoa with CORE” event at the Dodge Park Ice Rink, 40620 Utica Road, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 27. Activities include skating, drinking cocoa, eating doughnuts, taking photos and more.  Admission is free. Learn more by calling (586) 446-2800.

 

City to honor decorated homes
The Sterling Heights Beautification Commission is holding its annual contest for holiday decorations. It’s inviting residents to submit a pic of their home to cityhall@sterling-heights.net by Dec. 26.  The top three homes will be named Jan. 9, 2024, and winners will each get a gift card and social media publicity.  Find out more by calling (586) 446-2489.

 

Library bookstore holds sale
The Friends of the Sterling Heights Public Library’s Used, But Sterling Bookstore is holding a Craft Book Sale throughout December that offers a 50% discount on craft books. The bookstore is located at the Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road. Its typical hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. However, the store will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2, 2024, for the holidays. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov/1235/Bookstore or by calling (586) 446-2646.