Grosse Pointe Times

Published July 13, 2020

Neff Park pool closes temporarily after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As of July 13, the Neff Park pool in Grosse Pointe City remained closed because a lifeguard self-reported a positive COVID-19 test July 9.

Published July 9, 2020

Revised War Memorial plans to be discussed at July 13 council meeting

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Officials with The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, are looking forward to unveiling revised plans for renovations and an addition to Farms officials and the public.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Officials say report shows crime remains low in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While the actual number of crimes increased between 2018 and 2019, Grosse Pointe Park officials say that has more to do with 2018 being a record low year for crime than with 2019 being a more dangerous year in the city.

Published July 7, 2020

New Farms fire pumper to offer latest technology, time-saving upgrades

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At 23 years old, Grosse Pointe Farms’ Engine 3, a fire pumper truck, still looks good on the outside, but public safety officials say interior controls are another matter.

Published July 7, 2020

Increase in larcenies from vehicles leads to rise in crime stats in Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores experienced an increase in larcenies from vehicles between 2018 and 2019, but officials say the community remains one of the safest in Michigan.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Educators, contractors react to noose found at Grosse Pointe South High School

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Jon Dean, Grosse Pointe Public School System deputy superintendent for human resources and educational services, learned that a noose had been found at Grosse Pointe South High School last month, he said he was “aghast and troubled.”

Published July 7, 2020

Library renovations begin at Central Branch

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Construction has begun at the Grosse Pointe Public Library’s Central Branch to build a new outdoor community plaza with free Wi-Fi and to renovate the front porch to add an outdoor seating area.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointes expand outdoor dining, retail opportunities during COVID-19

GROSSE POINTES — City leaders across Michigan are taking steps to make it easier for local restaurants and retailers to serve their customers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Published July 7, 2020

Governor releases back-to-school plan

GROSSE POINTES — Now that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has released her MI Safe Schools Roadmap, local educators can continue planning for the 2020-21 school year.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 29, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Grosse Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — Local officials are urging residents to make sure they’re still taking safety precautions, such as washing hands and wearing masks in public places, after a recent uptick of cases of COVID-19 in the Grosse Pointes.

Published June 25, 2020

Volunteers prep August primary ballots in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are expecting to send out more than twice as many absentee ballots for the Aug. 4 primary election than they did for the March primary.