Miss Michigan Takes the Stage Tonight for the Miss America Crown

Macomb County native Angela Venditti will compete tonight in the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas.

St. Clair Shores Saintes Featured on NBC Rock Center

NHL hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick recenlty called a game between St. Clair Shores Saintes and Troy Sting 12U Girls teams. NBC cameras taped the game and broadcast highlights Thursday night.

Grosse Pointe Woods Rapper to Help Raise Funds for Shores-Based Dog Rescue

Rapper Hush will be among the performers helping open a new Chesterfield Township concert venue while raising funds for the Detroit Dog Rescue.

Letter to the Editor: Why is the Court Moving Before Bond Sale?

Erin Stahl asks why the 40th District Court is moving before the bond sale to fund the new courthouse.

St. Clair Shores Saintes Hockey Players Get Cool Treat

Famed NHL announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick called the play-by-play action of a game between the St. Clair Shores Saintes and Troy Sting for a taped segment for NBC's Rock Center which aired Thursday.

Pond Hockey Organizers Seek Volunteers, Announce Events

Organizers of the Nautical Mile Pond Hockey Winter Classic in St. Clair Shores continue to plan for the tournament, seek volunteers and work with local organizations for the outdoor event.

St. Clair Shores Drivers Find Lower Prices at Pump

The average price Monday was around $3.26 in the Metro Detroit area, according to GasBuddy.com.

Gas Leak Causes Evacuation of Elmwood Elementary School

Students and staff were temporarily evacuated Thursday morning from Elmwood Elementary School due to a gas leak at Kipling and Englehardt.

Auditions for "The Fantasticks" Take Place Saturday

The musical is casting for several parts from 10 a.m.-noon on Jan. 12 at the Assumption Cultural Center.

New Michigan Law Prohibits Teens From Using a Cell Phone While Driving

Teens with a temporary drivers permit, or a level 1 or 2 graduated license, are now prohibited from using a cell phone while driving a car.

St. Clair Shores Youth Diversity Group to Public Education Workshop

The St. Clair Shores Youth Diversity will hold a public education workshop tonight at Lakeview High School.

Lakeview Community Musical to Hold Auditions

Students, staff and residents of Lakeview Public Schools can participate in an open casting call for "West Side Story."

WOW! Cable Service Problem Resolved, Official Says

Michigan general manager says bandwidth issue caused outages that frustrated customers.

Proud Mom of Miss Michigan Talks About Her Daughter

Vita Venditti talks to Fox 2 about her daughter, Miss Michigan Angela Venditti, just days before she participates in the Miss America Pageant.

St. Clair Shores Mayor Apologizes for City's Snowstorm Response

Mayor Kip Walby takes responsibility and apologizes for the city's response to the snow.

40th District Court to Move to Temporary Facilities

The 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores will close at the end of the day Wednesday, Jan. 16, to allow for the relocation to temporary facilities in the Our Lady of Hope School while a new facility is constructed.

You're Going to Need a Bigger Shovel for this Snow Sculpture

A large, sculpted snow fish fills the front yard of a home on Kramer street. An octopus was also created in front of the home.

Trash Collection Returns to Normal Schedule This Week

Normal trash, Christmas trees and holiday rubbish collection will return to the normal schedule this week.

Who's Hiring in Macomb County?

See a sampling of local places that are hiring.

Lake St. Clair Metropark Announces 2013 Dates for Fireworks, Sprint & Splash, Car Show

Huron-Clinton Metroparks has released its 2013 events calendar, including dates for many of the most popular events at Lake St. Clair Metropark.

Where to Get Your Girl Scout Cookie Fix

It's that time of year again—get out your wallets and get ready to snack on some of your favorite sweet treats, courtesy of the Girl Scouts of America.

A View from the Capitol

State Rep. Anthony Forlini, R-Harrison Township, shares his thoughts from Lansing.

Update From State Sen. Steve Bieda

Sen. Bieda shares his thoughts from and updates from Lansing.

DNR Offers Ice Safety Tips

The recent cold snap has led ice to form on inland waterways, canals and along Lake St. Clair. While it may look safe, state officials recommend individuals follow some important safety tips before heading out on the ice.

Macomb County Sees Rise in Flu Symptom Cases

Reports of flu-like symptoms rose from last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department.

House Hunt: Homes Open Sunday

Patch features some of the open houses this weekend in St. Clair Shores.

Weekend Road Construction

Traffic on I-94 heading downtown may be heavy this weekend with projects scheduled on the roadway this weekend.

How Many Votes Did St. Clair Shores Lawmakers Miss in 2012?

The city's representatives in the Michigan House and Senate had nearly perfect voting records.

Lace Up the Skates, Nautical Mile Pond Hockey Tournament is a Go

Organizers are planning to hold the tournament Jan. 25-27 on the canals next to Brownie's on the Lake in St. Clair Shores.

Couple Arrested in Christmas Day Robbery in St. Clair Shores

The following information is gathered from the St. Clair Shores Police Department. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Report: St. Clair Shores Parent and Child Robbed at Macomb Mall

The Daily Tribune reports that a Detroit man took an iPhone from 11-year-old St. Clair Shores resident at Macomb Mall. He was later arrested by Roseville Police.

Share Photos of Your Snow Creations

Did you create a snowman family? A unique snow sculpture? Or a sledding hill? Share photos of the creations on Patch.

Sen. Carl Levin Statement on Fiscal Cliff Agreement

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-MI, issues a statement about the vote Congress took to avert the so-called "Fiscal Cliff." This bill extends the tax cuts passed during George W. Bush's presidency that would have expired on Jan. 1, and delays auto

Anthony Wickersham Begins First Full Term as Macomb County Sheriff

Anthony Wickersham took office Jan. 1 and began his first full term as the Macomb County Sheriff.

Add Your Event to St. Clair Shores Patch

Do you have a fundraiser, concert or other community happening? Then add it to the Patch calendar.

Rep. Sandy Levin Supports Bill to Avoid Fiscal Cliff, Calls Provisions 'Vital' for US Economy

The U.S. House went along with a Senate plan Tuesday to address expiring Bush-era tax cuts while delaying spending cuts.

Miss Michigan Begins Quest for Miss America Crown

Macomb County native Angela Venditti is scheduled to leave today for Las Vegas to compete in the Miss America Pageant.

Little Miss St. Clair Shores Donates Hair to Wigs 4 Kids

Little Miss St. Clair Shores recently donated 10 inches of her long, blond hair to Wigs 4 Kids. The hair will be used to make a wig for a child who lost their hair due to disease.

Georgia Family Wins Patch's Deck the House Contest

The Felix family from Dallas, GA received thousands of votes to win Patch's Deck the House contest and $100,000 for their local school district.

13 Ways to Use St. Clair Shores Patch in 2013

Click, read, comment, post and blog your way through the year.