ST. CLAIR SHORES

Several students were protesting outside of Lakeview High School in response to a sexual assault that they said was handled inappropriately.

FLINT, MI — New Standard Academy showed up and showed out in true style as parents gathered at the school to celebrate before prom night. Whitney Miles, Community Director for New Standard Academy, said they are excited to provide this opportunity for the students. “We kind of wanted to go all out for them,” said Miles of the evening, including the yacht. Senior Ihron Wilborn was crowned prom king and senior Shawntella Triplett was crowned prom queen. To see all of MLive’s prom coverage, click this link.

Courtesy photosThis group of skaters will perform as African mammals during the show. Members of the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club will take to ice this weekend, following a two-year hiatus, to perform the 50th anniversary edition of “Reflections on Ice.” More than 100 figure skaters, ranging in age from 3 to 63, will

The area traditionally considered downtown St. Clair Shores — at Nine Mile Road and Greater Mack Avenue — will be home to the Detroit Institute of Arts’ next community-informed mural. Ani Garabedian, the DIA’s community arts coordinator, said a final location hasn’t been determined yet, but one option is the Great Lakes Ace Hardware at

A Metro Detroit company will play a major role in the 2022 NFL Draft, but you won’t see them on stage in Las Vegas.

The Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores recently announced its call for entry for the 75th annual Spring Art Exhibition and Sale. Formed in 1947, the LPC is celebrating its 75th year of art in St. Clair Shores. “We are starting our 75th year with new faces, new artists, new events and we are

Saralina Smith stopped in a party store in St. Clair Shores for a split second when her car was stolen.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Macomb County on Monday to show how money for the state’s infrastructure will help that community.

St. Clair Shores police are searching for a person of interest linked to several larcenies, they said.

The City of St. Clair Shores is partnering with the Detroit Institute of Arts to create a “city spirited” mural.

Tony Pate from St. Clair Shores, Michigan started by collecting supplies in his garage and now he’s delivered them to a hospital in Ukraine. He has plans to make another trip.

A man from St. Clair Shores is in the midst of a 4,900-mile journey to get equipment, like body armor, into Ukraine.

Many people feel compelled to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. A St. Clair Shores family has gone as far as to turn their garage into a donation hub.

While working as an officer in Hamtramck, Stout is accused of accepting bribes, including a vehicle and $1,500 in cash, from a towing company operator. In return, Stout allegedly provided information from the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network, or LEIN, a restricted law enforcement database, to the towing company operator. For instance, when the towing company operator told Stout that he was worried that a police vehicle had been following him, Stout allegedly called an unwitting police department employee to search LEIN. Stout then allegedly provided the vehicle’s registration information to the towing company operator. In September, Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey pleaded guilty to accepting bribes related to oversight of towing policy; he later resigned.

A 60-year-old former Hamtramck police officer is accused of accepting more than $9,000 worth in bribes from a towing company operator.

A former Hamtramck police officer is facing bribery charges for allegedly taking a bribe from a towing company operator.

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On Sunday (Feb. 13), there will be a very cool local connection to the Super Bowl as two St. Clair Shores natives and lifelong friends will be part of the color guard presenting flags at the game.

The incident took place on Jan. 28 when police in Grosse Pointe Shores tried to stop a car for a traffic violation. There were two chases: The first one ended in Grosse Pointe Shores and a second that finished off on Jefferson Avenue and Revere Street.

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It all began as a police chase and ended up with shots being fired and a suspect taken into custody following a standoff with officers.

Police were spotted leaving the the scene Friday night on Jefferson Avenue and Revere Street where a police chase ended.

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Regina Coeli Stormes (nee Bartoszewicz), 58, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in St. Clair Shores. Regina was born May 17, 1963, in Detroit, to Dr. Leonard and Joan Bartoszewicz, both now deceased. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1985, then worked as a sales representative for Xerox and EDS. She later became […]

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Some people can’t imagine St. Clair Shores without the water tower that’s been there since the 1920s -- others are wondering why it’s still there.

It’s more than just a name. The owners of a restaurant on Detroit’s east side is paying special tribute to his late wife and keeping her legacy alive.

Holiday sales were better than expected for retailers.

A 59-year-old art teacher is accused of slipping hand-written threatening notes into three classrooms at St. Clair Shores middle school.

School leaders said multiple handwritten notes were left at three different teacher work areas.

59-year-old Johnna Rhone was an art teacher at Jefferson Middle School in St. Clair Shores for 21 years. Rhone is charged with making a false threat of terrorism, a 20-year felony. Somebody who's maybe desperate. Boom, get it?”Defense Attorney Andrew Leone told the judge, Rhone has no criminal record and is pleading not guilty. If she gets out on bond, she is not to have any contact with anyone from Jefferson Middle School.

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An employee of Jefferson Middle School in St. Clair Shores has been arrested in connection to a threat directed at the school.

Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit initially said 232,000 pounds sold nationwide could be contaminated with listeria.

Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit initially said 232,000 pounds sold nationwide could be contaminated with listeria.

The nonprofit often discovers interesting, valuable donations in their iconic red kettles. Most of us instinctively drop in pocket change. But someone, or several folks, dropped off coins that are worth a lot of change.

Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.

Police are investigating a bomb threat Thursday afternoon at South Lake High School, according to authorities.

The wife of 34-year-old Nick Newman is preparing for her first Thanksgiving without her husband by her side. Newman was killed by a drunk driver on his way home from work on Sept. 21, police said.

A St. Clair Shores man is accused of being drunk when he was involved in a Harper Woods crash that killed one person and injured two others, officials said.

Track live election results for St. Clair Shores in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Detroit officially received 2.12 inches of rain Sunday night through Monday, and there were a few cities like Troy and St. Clair Shores that got 2.5 to 3 inches overall.

His mother struggled to hold back the tears at the sentencing.

Although the flooding was not as bad as the June storms, many homeowners experienced water in their basements and neighborhood again from Detroit to St. Clair Shores.

Mary E. Hindle (nee Sparr), 92, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. A native of Manitowoc, Wis., and a graduate of Eastern Michigan

Election results for St. Clair Shores races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021.

Dolores Laura Kmetz (nee Glantz), 88, of St. Clair Shores, formerly of Grosse Pointe Park, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2021. Dolores was born March 14, 1933,

Pamela Ann Sorensen was born Oct. 23, 1945, and passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, in St. Clair Shores. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She

Detectives are unsure if the three were living on the boat or staying for the holiday weekend.

Three people and a dog were found dead shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat docked at the Fox Marina on South River Road, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

The Macomb County Public Works commissioner is urging for an independent investigation of a Detroit pump station that reportedly failed and triggered a water backup chain reaction into Macomb County last week.

Steven Thurlow is the 10th Michigan resident charged in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection that left five dead.

Outdoor dining isn’t just a thing in Detroit, the metro area has tons of cool places to check out!

Residents spent much of Saturday and Sunday cleaning up what they could from the devastating floods.

Residents spent much of Saturday cleaning up what they could from the devastating floods.

Federal agents put a stop to a multimillion dollar drug ring allegedly ran by a Macomb County doctor.

I-94 has reopened in both directions at 9 Mile after being closed overnight due to flooding.

Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics patients can expect to be treated like family throughout their entire treatment journey. The father-daughter duo works in

A Macomb County court found a way to keep moving through the docket while still operating within COVID restrictions.

St. Clair Shores resident Stanley Wegrzynowicz, 85, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was the dear husband of the late Norma; devoted father to Ann,

Lakeshore Lakeshore Senior Living hosts the Facebook Live Q&A, "Ask the Therapist," with Ramy Yacoub of Sphinx Home Care, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, and

Androniky C. Pappas passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her home in St. Clair Shores. Born in Detroit to Christos and Panagiota Pappas, she was 91. A

Freedom Boat Club offers all of the luxuries of boating without the stress of ownership. Native Michigander and franchise owner of three Freedom Boat Clubs in

The Nautical Mile of St. Clair Shores has something for everyone, with more than 30 businesses offering everything from dining and shopping to marina activities

Lakeview High School Senior, Lucas Shock, takes two 4Frenzy categories

St. Clair Shores resident Dorothy Ann Madison, 98, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Lakeshore Senior Living. She was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Detroit, to

The University Liggett School boys hockey team did not look to be playing up to their potential much of the day Saturday as they hosted St. Clair Shores Unified. “Our special teams has been struggling a bit, our power play and penalty kill,” Knights coach Mike Maltese said after the loss. However, St. Clair Shores’ Jack Korte managed to tie the game just moments later. The Knights were on the attack late in the period but could not manage to get the puck in the net. A minute and a half into the extra period, Shores captain Lance Farrell netted the game-winner.

GPAAThe Grosse Pointe Artists Association’s exhibition, “The Challenge: Try Something New,” is displayed in its gallery at The War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms, with extended hours. * 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Tompkins Center, Windmill Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Park. The HelmThe Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge, Grosse Pointe Farms, offers the following programs. Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe resident age 60 and older or disabled may schedule a ride for shopping or appointments. RotaryThe Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe hosts its next meeting virtually at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.

ST. CLAIR SHORES – Hatum Akrawi was sentenced Friday to eight to 15 years behind bars for manslaughter after a deadly assault at a St. Clair Shores bar in 2019. Akrawi sat in court and listened as the family of Shawn Kubic tearfully described the pain he caused. Despite the pleas from Kubic’s family, the judge sentenced Akrawi to eight to 15 years, two years shy of the maximum sentence. Akrawi’s attack was described as a sucker punch, but Judge Michael Servitto made it clear that it was much more. Akrawi waited until Kubic was at his most vulnerable inside Kapone’s Bar and hit him with every ounce of strength in his body.

More than 120 of these people gathered to declare themselves residents of the Park, in spite of what Detroit claims. NORTH MAKES HISTORY WITH DISTRICT TITLE: Grosse Pointe North’s wrestling team made history last week. SHORES WOOS WOODS MUNICIPAL COURT: With the enactment last year of legislation letting Grosse Pointe Shores voters partner with another city in the election of a shared municipal judge, Shores representatives are making overtures to neighboring Grosse Pointe Woods. Until legislation was signed into law, Shores voters had no say in who presided over their municipal court. A judge elected by Woods voters was contracted for the job.

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – While Michigan residents are used to winter storms, there are a lot of little things around the house that can become big problems if not given attention. Gilbert’s Pro Hardware in St. Clair Shores has been around since the 1940s. It helps keep that ice dam from building up on your roof which could cause water leaking into your house. It could wreak havoc and cause a lot of problems because people do not properly remove the snow from the top of their roof. Watch More: Spotting and preventing snow and ice related home problems

If you are looking to buy something fun and different for a friend or loved one, there is a tiny pink house in St. Clair Shores that is full of big surprises. Kitty Deluxe is a shop that has various handmade items such as jewelry and face mask holders that are mostly made by the store’s owner, Cat Massoff, and her family. The store also sells handmade goods from local business owners, such as lotions, face masks, and candles. Kitty Deluxe also sells cool pop culture items such as puzzles, magnets, and mugs that feature musicians like Prince and Dolly Parton. Watch the video above to see all of the awesome stuff that is inside the little pink house called Kitty Deluxe.

Former Grosse Pointe Shores resident Joe Rich, now of St. Clair Shores, sent in this photo, stating, “I was driving down Lakeshore on my way home from work, about 5:30 yesterday (Jan. 27), and found the most beautiful picture of the yacht club. The sun was shining on the club and the moon in the background. I named it ‘The Sun and the Moon.’ Thought your readers would love it!”We are sure they will! Thanks, Joe! Photo by Joe Rich

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – February is Heart Month and experts said that it’s a critical time for people to start paying more attention to their heart health. Experts said that 65 percent of heart patients putting off screenings or routine checkups. READ: COVID-19 cardiac study suggests increased heart health risks for patientsSt. Clair Shores cardiologist Dr. Joan Crawford has seen the tragic consequences in her own patients. Crawford encourages everyone to get regular screenings and seek help right away if they have any concerning symptoms. READ: More Heart Month coverage

— Laurel KrausReport information about these and other crimes to the City of Grosse Pointe Public Safety, (313) 886-3200. — Laurel KrausReport information about these and other crimes to Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety, (313) 885-2100. — Kate VandersteltReport information about this and other crimes to Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety, (313) 822-7400. — Kate VandersteltReport information about these and other crimes to Grosse Point Woods Public Safety, (313) 343-2400. — Laurel KrausReport information about these and other crimes to Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety, (313) 881-5500.

click to enlarge Michigan HouseMichigan Rep. Gary Eisen, R-St. Clair Township. “That is true of threats or suggestions of violence against Gov. Whitmer, Secretary Benson, Rep. Johnson and others on the Oversight committee, Republicans, Democrats, and members of the Electoral college. We must do better.”They added, “We as elected officials must be clear that violence has no place in our democratic process. The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the case on Friday.President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump in Michigan by more than 154,000 votes.couldn’t reach Eisen for comment.

LibraryThe Grosse Pointe Public Library hosts the following virtual programs:* Michigan Science Center presents “Kaboomistry!” 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. * Grosse Pointe Library Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Ewald branch. Blood drivesThe American Red Cross hosts the following blood drives:* 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. RotaryThe Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe hosts its next meeting virtually at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Jennifer Boettcher speaks.

Dolores Bury, 94, of St. Clair Shores, formerly of Harper Woods, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Chester, she is survived by their children, Donna Kotzan (Joe) of Clarkston, Bob (Mary Ann) of Grosse Pointe and Janice Zink (Barry) of Pompano Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Being with her children and their children always was her first priority. She lived independently until her death, just days after decorating her condo for Christmas, one of her favorite times of the year. A funeral Mass for Dolores will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms, followed by entombment at Resurrection Cemetery.

St. Clair Shores resident Elaine K. Christensen passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Mason, surrounded by her family. Born in South Bend, Ind., to Geraldine and Verne Christensen, she was 75. She taught civics, history and social studies classes in the Grosse Pointe Public School System for 36 years. Elaine was a member of Grosse Pointe Prime Timers, Michigan Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Niagara-on-the-Lake Shaw Festival Group, Tuesday Musicale of Detroit and AM Swingers golf league. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elaine Christensen Memorial Education Fund, gofundme.com/f/elaine-christensen-memorial-educational-fund/share.

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI – The second-degree murder charge has been dropped in the case of a man accused of sucker punching another man at a bar leading to his death. Hatum Akrawi, 33, is now facing a manslaughter charge in the Dec. 22, 2019, incident that led to the death of 47-year-old Shawn Kubic, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Kubic died four days after being punched once and knocked unconscious at Kapones Sports Tavern in St. Clair Shores. After Kubic’s death, Akrawi was charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, the report said. Chief Judge Mark Fratarcangeli of the 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores made the decision to drop the murder charge, the report said.

Decision To Hold Big Ten College Football Games Largely Driven By RevenueThe university presidents and provosts effectively lost control of football and basketball when they let college coaches be paid salaries that rival those offered to those in the NFL and NBA. Twins Take Over First In AL Central With 7-6 Win Over TigersJake Cave hit a pair of home runs, Kenta Maeda finished off his regular season with another strong start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Wednesday night to take over sole possession of the AL Central lead for the first time since late August. Twins Top Tigers 5-4 In The 10thAs a gift from third baseman Josh Donaldson, each of the Minnesota Twins now have dark blue jersey-style bathrobes with their name across the back. Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers Dies At 77Nicknamed "The Kansas Comet" and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday.

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The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

Michigan Doctor Donates Plasma After His Own Battle With Covid-19A Michigan doctor is lending his plasma to help fight Covid-19 after a long battle with the virus himself. Michigan Reports 705 New Covid-19 Cases, 12 Deaths WednesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 705 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 12 deaths Wednesday. At Least 9 Coronavirus Cases Linked To Oakland County's Children's Village Detention CenterAt least nine Covid-19 cases are being reported at Oakland County's Children's Village Detention Center. Mayor Duggan: At Least 1,000 Workers Needed To Help Count Absentee BallotsDetroit is expecting roughly 200,000 mail-in ballots on election day. Low Population Leads To Detroit Prison ClosureThe Michigan Department of Corrections Plans to close one of its 29 prisons as the population of a Detroit Detention Center falls to an all-time low.

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

The Best & Worst Places To Drive in AmericaMetro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving. Niche Rates UofM As Top Public University In The U.S.The website Niche.com has named the University of Michigan the top public university in the U.S. The Henry Ford Returns Expands Regular Hours Monday with Marvel ExhibitionThanks to the new Marvel exhibition, The Henry Museum of American Innovation is expanding its hours to seven days a week. The Henry Ford Set To Reopen With Marvel Universe ExhibitThe Henry Ford is reopening finally and kicking things off with an exhibition called Marvel Universe of Super Heroes. Detroit's Top 4 Bars To Visit NowLooking to check out the best bars in town?

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI – A 26-year-old man is dead after a hit-and-run crash in a highway construction zone on Monday. The Chesterfield man was working construction on eastbound I-94 near 9 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released. A description of the suspect vehicle is not available. Anyone who witnessed the crash can call 313-237-2450.

Local first responders converged to enjoy a free bite courtesy of small business owners who wanted to show appreciation. Gyros for Heroes served gyro sandwiches to 200 public safety employees from throughout the Pointes, Harper Woods and St. Clair Shores. Zeppelin Cleaning Services, Pearl Planning, Fusion Integrated Training and Hill Mortgage teamed with Estia Greek Street Food to sponsor three hours of service from Estias food truck. Theyre about 20 minutes long and we just try to get local business owners to talk about themselves. Gyros for Heroes was the first event of its kind where Estia served its authentic Greek sandwiches, Bittas added.

St. Clair Shores resident Sally Brey Honkanen passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. Sally is the beloved wife of Clarence for 61 years; mother of Stephen, Christian, Mark (Lynley) and Matthew; and grandmother of Samuel, Sophia, Aaron, Jacob, Noah, Grace, Natalie, Kelsey Eby (Eric), Meredith, Paige, Nicholas Honkanen and Katherine Grimes. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Rachel Grimes; brother, Floyd; and sisters, Ardyce Brewster, Doris and Bette Jean. Sally was a faithful Christian, passionate nurse, dedicated volunteer and talented artist. She will be missed greatly by family, friends and strangers to whom she gently ministered.

St. Clair Shores resident Barbara Yazbeck Vethacke, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, after a fearless and courageous fight against COVID-19. Born April 26, 1945, Barbara was the third child of Elizabeth Elias and Simon Peter Yazbeck. Barbara was a loving and selfless mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and godmother. As a family friend summarized Barbaras legacy, I have so many great memories of your mom and the home she created for all of us.Barbara was the loving mother to the late Laura Wortman (Paul James, PJ) and Karl Vethacke (Carey); beloved sister to Robert Yazbeck (Kathleen), Clyde Yazbeck and the late Sy Yazbeck (Virginia); and adoring aunt to Robert Yazbeck Jr. (Mary), Renee White (Jerry), Steve Yazbeck, Carol Borowski, Mike Vethacke (Sue), Eric Vethacke (Kathy), Lisa Breuer (Thomas) and the late Paul Vethacke. Barbara was the proud grandmother of PJ Wortman Jr., Elizabeth Wortman, Harper Vethacke and Emma Vethacke.

Against Fitzgerald, senior Joe Passalacqua won in the 135-pound division, as did fellow seniors Elliot Lyman, 171 pounds, and Artan Berisha, 145 pounds. Sophomore Aidan Ball won at the 125-pound division, and juniors Logan Ladach, 130 pounds, and Darius Gantt, 140 pounds, earned wins. The host Norsemen won five matches against the Huskies, led by Lyman, Passalacqua and Berisha. The Norsemen dropped to 0-3 in the Gold Division. Next for the Norsemen is a tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Lincoln Park High School.

The healthcare associate, who unknowingly was ill with TB disease at the time, worked in these Lakeview Pediatrics practice locations between April 1, 2019, and Jan. 9, 2020. The associate diagnosed with pulmonary TB is receiving treatment and is not currently working. All associates and providers at the practice have been tested and do not have active TB disease. In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 9,025 new cases of TB disease in the United States, of which 108 cases were reported from Michigan. TB bacteria usually grow in the lungs but can attack any part of the body such as the spine, brain or kidneys.

Ruth E. Saur, 97, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. Ruth earned a masters degree in education from Wayne State University and taught elementary school at Marshall Elementary School for the Detroit Public Schools district until her retirement. She was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church where she was an elder, a member of the Womens Association, Memorial Committee and Missions Committee, and librarian for the church library. Services were held Dec. 28, at Calvin Presbyterian Church, with interment at Roseland Park Cemetery. Arrangements and care were provided by A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods.