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Sterling Heights
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Oct.21 celebrated enhancements at Lakeside Island Park, with city officials saying the project improved access, safety and recreation. The $1.9 million effort replaced an aging bridge + added a nearly half-mile nonmotorized trail, improved fishing areas and water access + stabilized the island banks for long-term sustainability. Sterling Heights Sentry
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan now average $3.08 per gallon, up 29 cents from last week—metro Detroit prices rose 16 cents to $3.00 per gallon after a fire and power outage at a BP refinery in Whiting reduced output. WXYZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amid a government shutdown, the USDA announced that federal food aid will not be sent on Nov. 1—Michigan paused SNAP benefits affecting 1.4 million households, and metro Detroit food banks are ready to help those in need. Local resources have been listed for residents seeking food support. WXYZ
- ➤ Daylight Saving Time will end on Nov. 2 (when clocks fall back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.), giving residents an extra hour of sleep and an earlier sunrise. The practice began in 1918 for fuel conservation and is set by federal law to continue until clocks change ahead again in March. FOX 2 Detroit
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 high school football season ended across metro Detroit and teams are now celebrating division titles while preparing for district tournaments starting this weekend. Romeo earned the MAC-Red title after an early slow start, and clubs like Grosse Pointe South and Port Huron Northern are set to advance into playoffs—boosting local excitement for the postseason. Sterling Heights Sentry
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Founders First Fridays: November Gathering
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Velocity Innovation Center — Free entry — Engage with local entrepreneurs and founders in a casual networking environment.
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