St. Clair Shores

The Church of the Living God in St. Clair Shores has experienced multiple break-ins and graffiti incidents, causing significant damage and requiring major repairs. Pastor Tony Hines reported escalating vandalism, including fire extinguishers thrown onto the roof and a ransacked kitchen, with police identifying suspects but no clear motive. The church, which recently completed a $158,000 renovation, remains committed to the community despite the challenges.

A road improvement project on Playview Street in St. Clair Shores was halted after crews discovered natural gas lines inches below the surface, causing safety concerns and resident frustration. The city and Consumers Energy are working to relocate the gas lines to resume construction, but no timeline has been confirmed.

A three-year pilot program will begin removing algae muck from Lake St. Clair shorelines in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores this fall, funded by nearly $900,000 in state funds. The initiative aims to study the lake bed and explore long-term solutions for Microseira wollei muck, which has caused beach closures, foul odors, and limited water access for residents.

Grosse Pointe Park has voted to switch its trash hauler from Priority Waste to Express Waste Services starting October 1, aiming to improve service reliability and customer satisfaction. The change follows a similar decision by neighboring St. Clair Shores and includes a $2.93 monthly rate increase for residents.

Rachel Buyle, a St. Clair Shores woman with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin disorder, seeks a power wheelchair to reduce pain caused by her fragile skin. Her insurance classifies the chair as recreational, so she and her husband are fundraising via GoFundMe to cover the $23,000 cost.

80-year-old Lamprini Karavidas opened Mama K's restaurant in Fraser with her son, but the business is struggling to attract customers despite her determination and positive customer feedback.

Opal’s Hallmark Shop in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, is closing after nearly 50 years of operation. Owner Steve Beskange, who purchased the store in 1977, cited 'it’s time' as the reason for the closure, with the final day set for July 18. The store, originally founded by his father in 1955, was described by customers as a community staple offering personalized service and sentimental value.

Laura Dietz, a Macomb County fence company owner, pleaded no contest to multiple fraud and embezzlement charges, including stealing over $93,000 from her father and failing to deliver fence services to victims in St. Clair Shores and Shelby Township. She also issued a $11,751.14 nonsufficient funds check to Elite Fence Products and faces extradition to Wisconsin for a pending false pretenses charge.

A 29-year-old man from St. Clair Shores pleaded to animal torture charges after being seen kicking and assaulting a dog named Steel. The attack involved strangling and slamming the dog on the ground.

Thousands in metro Detroit remain without power after Friday's storms damaged infrastructure in St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes. Residents reported extended outages, downed trees, and a neighbor's garage fire caused by a fallen electrical line, with some criticizing DTE for unclear communication and delayed restoration efforts.

Benjamin Warda, a hockey coach at Grosse Pointe South High School, faces criminal sexual conduct charges in St. Clair Shores. The accusation includes third-degree criminal sexual penetration, with video evidence cited as the basis for the charges.

Grosse Pointe South hockey coach Ben Warda faces a felony charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of assaulting a woman on his boat. The victim, in her 30s, met Warda at a bar before the incident, and he was removed from his coaching position and given a $50,000 bond.

St. Clair Shores switched to Express Waste Services two weeks early to replace Priority Waste after months of missed pickups and resident complaints. The new contract costs $204,000 more than the previous one, but residents and officials praised the improved service.

An 18-year-old from Detroit was charged in connection with the theft of Ram truck infotainment systems. He was arrested in St. Clair Shores for stealing screens and modules from the vehicles.

Priority Waste CEO Aaron Johnson acknowledged poor service quality, citing driver shortages, aging equipment, and delayed trash bin deliveries. The company has hired 41 drivers and purchased 91 new trucks to address issues, but cities like St. Clair Shores and Westland are withholding payments or switching providers due to ongoing disruptions.