FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, 2021
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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The city of Sterling Heights would like to take a moment to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 20 years ago on September 11, 2001.
May we never forget how our country came together that day, and how we came out standing taller and stronger than ever.
“When the terrorists attacked us that day, I think they thought they would break our spirit. I think they thought they would break our country. I think they thought they had brought us to our knees, and what they didn't anticipate was that we would come back stronger and better and more prepared. Since that day, we’ve really seen, I think, a commitment to peace, a commitment to prosperity, a commitment to service, and it’s because of ... our police officers, our firefighters, our first responders.” - Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
In commemoration with Patriot Day, we honor those who continue to put their life on the line for our community each and every day. Thank you to our brave men and women who wear the uniform proudly, and thank you to those who show your support to our first responders.
The Halo on Hall Road will be lit on Patriot Day 9/11 in Red White and Blue chase.
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COME ON OUT TONIGHT TO THE DODGE PARK FOOD TRUCK RALLY! |
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Join us TONIGHT, Friday, Sept. 10 as we team up with the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce to bring you amazing food trucks to the first annual Dodge Park Food Truck Rally at the Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion. Trucks are open from 4 - 8 p.m.!
You will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from different trucks with music provided by DJ Chris Cruise!
Follow the Facebook event page for more info and food truck updates!
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the Sterling Heights Fire Department is bringing awareness to mental health through the Yellow Rose Campaign endorsed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and a paper presented titled, “Under the Helmet: Performing an internal size up, A proactive approach to ensuring mental wellness.”
Why a yellow rose? The rose represents confidentiality, while the color yellow embraces positivity, optimism and honor.
The Sterling Heights Fire Department will wear a special uniform t-shirt for the month of September that reflects the color yellow in honor of the Yellow Rose Campaign. This shirt is the same as all fire departments in Michigan that embrace and support the efforts of mental health and wellness; a form of solidarity of the Michigan fire service as a whole.
The Halo on Hall Road will be lit purple and teal tonight, Friday, Sept. 10 in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day.
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See below for the most recent Cone Zone updates:
The Macomb County Department of Public Works is performing rehabilitation work on the Macomb Interceptor located along 15 Mile Road between the ITC corridor and Hayes Road. One lane of eastbound 15 Mile Road between Morningdale Drive and Hayes will be closed beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 and will remain closed until the Fall of 2022 to allow for this work to be completed.
Additionally, the east half of the Fontana Drive Boulevard will be closed between September 2021 and late Spring 2022. Access to Fontana Drive will be maintained on the west half of the boulevard entrance with two-way traffic.
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The resurfacing of 19 Mile Road from Dequindre Road to Ryan Road begins Tuesday, Sept. 7.
The project will be completed in two phases. During Phase I, only one-way, westbound 19 Mile Rd. traffic will be maintained between Dequindre and Ryan. Phase I is estimated to be completed by early October.
During Phase II, only one-way, eastbound 19 Mile Rd. traffic will be maintained between Dequindre to Ryan. Work is estimated to be completed by early November.
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The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) has started a project to provide concrete joint repairs on Westbound Metro Parkway from Utica Road to Schoenherr Road.
Traffic is reduced to one lane on the westbound section of the roadway.
The project is anticipated to last through the end of September, weather permitting.
More road project updates and details can be found online on our Cone Zone.
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When: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. EST
Where: Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion
40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Join us, along with the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, for the annual State of the City of Sterling Heights. Listen to Mayor Michael Taylor and other representatives speak on the state of Sterling Heights and the status of current projects.
This event is FREE to attend, but you must pre-register.
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The city of Sterling Heights is excited to present Oktoberfest this fall which will feature two national acts on the amphitheatre stage – Plain White T’s on Oct. 8 and Lou Gramm The Original Voice of Foreigner / Asia Featuring John Payne on Oct. 9.
In addition, six local favorite musical acts are scheduled for the Suds 'n' Sounds stage over those two days, and a variety of food trucks will also be on site just outside the pavilion!
EVENT HOURS:
Friday, October 8 | 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday, October 9 | 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
FOLLOW US ON:
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Register for our Oktoberfast 5k Run/Walk starting in Dodge Park on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m.
The course will take runners and walkers north on Utica Road to the City’s Nature Center where participants will cross over the river and return south to Dodge Park via the park’s scenic bike path.
Registration Fee:
- $25 through Sept. 1
- $30 through Oct. 8
- $35 Race Day
Awards will be given for overall men’s and women’s winners, overall men’s and women’s masters, and age groups (top 3 in age groups separated by five years). Medals, post-race snacks and an adult beverage (for those over 21) are also included.
Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by Sept. 26, with limited availability thereafter.
Early packet pick-up will be available at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, on Friday, Oct. 8 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The 2021 Oktoberfast 5k is also accepting donations to support the Daryl Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Daryl Brown was a retired Sterling Heights Police Officer, a coach at St. Anne's and Regina, as well as a longtime runner. Additional donations are available at registration.
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DODGE PARK CLEAN UP:
Saturday, Sept. 18, | 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Dodge Park (40620 Utica Road), Sterling Heights
Join us as we help clean up the watershed at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights.
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Interested in joining our team? The city of Sterling Heights is always looking for top talent to join our exceptional workforce. You can start by searching our current openings within our job portal.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and contractual services, offering competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Provider, Defined Contribution Pension, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, Compensatory Time, Paid Holidays and much more!
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Watch this week's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View meeting packet and agenda here.
You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
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