News & Notes from the 11/8/23 Sterling Sentry

STERLING HEIGHTS — The talent of Utica Ford II soccer was never in question going into the season, but when the Falcons jumped out to an early 2-5 start this season, it became a matter of the guys finding a way to work together.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Warren Consolidated Schools Career Prep Center metal technology paraprofessional Joey Shumar played taps on the trumpet, it was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices of our U.S. military veterans.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A green roadside landmark inscribed with gold text serves as a portal to prehistory.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Police from Shelby Township and Sterling Heights are being congratulated for their recent work leading to the Oct. 23 arrest of a suspect who allegedly violently abducted a man while outside a Shelby Township gym. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — Days after the United Auto Workers’ strike spread to Sterling Heights’ Stellantis a tentative deal was announced.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Ronald Rodriguez is dedicated to art.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Educators in Warren Consolidated Schools see it every day. They observe students dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma, which can lead to destructive behaviors that impact their mental health, academics and life skills.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Philip S. Killoran Chapter of the National Honor Society at Sterling Heights High School is again partnering with Friends of Foster Kids for its annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Fire Department is aiming high in its new multiyear strategic plan, which contains a vision to make it “the premier provider of emergency services in the country.”

STERLING HEIGHTS — The United Auto Workers’ strike spread further in Michigan on Monday when 6,800 employees at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant walked out, shutting down production at what the union called “Stellantis’ largest plant and biggest moneymaker.”

STERLING HEIGHTS — It is good to be queen. And for Sterling Heights resident Mary Daniels, it is even better to be queen while being over 130 pounds lighter.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights has acquired a new partner in its quest to be more environmentally responsible with its greenhouse gas emissions.

News & Notes from the 10/11/23 Sterling Sentry

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Two recent Utica Community Schools graduates competed against students from 24 states and became national champions in a robotics and automation problem-solving competition this past summer.

UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Marcus Arambulo, of Boy Scout Troop No. 90, decided for his Eagle Scout project that he would help veterans by building a pergola at the American Legion Victor I. Rieck Post 351 in Utica.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights will soon have a new company in charge of taking out the trash for the next decade.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor presented a vision of a more technological future while sharing plans for “linking today and tomorrow together” during his Sept. 22 State of the City Address.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Butterflies could soon spread their wings with more space meant for them if a concept to expand the Sterling Relief Drain’s butterfly flyway takes off.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Four kilos of cocaine are in police custody after Sterling Heights officers reportedly searched a vehicle behind a shopping plaza.