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JANUARY 21, 2026 candgnews.com
Macomb County and Grosse Pointe papers
St. Clair Shores to host Aqua Freeze jan. 23-24 BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aqua Freeze is back with fun, music and beautiful ice sculptures for patrons to enjoy. The event this year is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Avenue. St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Event Director Henry Bowman said there will be ice sculptures, a horse-drawn carriage sponsored by First State Bank, live music and more. Bowman said the fire and ice show will take place on Friday night featuring an ice chimney sponsored by Z’s Pub. The Orbitsons will also play music. On Saturday, bands will play all day and, Bowman said, the headliner will be Black Mountain Sons. Michael Agnello Jewelers is sponsoring the city’s 75th Diamond Jubilee sculpture. “It’s going to be something very interesting to see,” Bowman said. The event is free to attend for guests. Bowman said there will be miniature golf holes set up around the ice sculptures. He said he is excited for the event. “It’s one of my favorite events,” Bowman said. Councilwoman Linda Bertges said in an email that eventgoers should bundle up and join them in one of St. Clair Shores’ “most beloved winter traditions.” She said it is the perfect mix of ice and fire, laughter, community, spirit and pure Michigan charm.
Sterling Heights High School student recognized for heroic actions BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights High School student recently was acknowledged for the actions he took when he helped a stranger during a medical emergency. On Dec. 18, the school’s resource officer Duane Casbar presented junior Kyle Bailey with a challenge coin for his quick thinking when he stopped to help a man who was involved in a car crash. This is the first time a student has received a challenge coin. Several staff members, Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent John Bernia, and Kyle’s family — dad Kevin, mom Tracey, and sister Katelyn — attended the brief ceremony. See BAILEY on page 10A
ABOVE: Sterling Heights High School junior Kyle Bailey, center, received a challenge coin Dec. 18 from the high school’s resource officer Duane Casbar, right, as Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent John Bernia looked on, left. RIGHT: One side of the challenge coin reads “Sterling Heights Police,” and the flip side reads “School resource officer more than officers, mentors and allies” with the Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools logos. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes