Grosse Pointe Times

Published October 16, 2018

Cities to jointly purchase air bottle fill station

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Along with new, longer-lasting air bottles for their self-contained breathing apparatuses, the cities of Grosse Pointe Farms, Shores and Woods are now also getting a new refilling station for those bottles.

Published October 16, 2018

Shores Planning Commission member steps down

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With a controversial proposed development being debated in his own neighborhood, Grosse Pointe Shores Planning Commission member Alan Broad has decided to step down from that post.

Published October 16, 2018

Girl Scouts renew memorial garden at Kerby

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The memory of a little girl who died too soon was honored by a group of girls who didn’t know her, but shared a bond with her.

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Farms beautification winners create better homes and gardens

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials honored some of the city’s prettiest properties during the 30th annual Beautification Advisory Commission’s awards Oct. 9 at Pier Park.

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Farms approves ambulance contract with Medstar

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Like their neighbors in Grosse Pointe City, the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council has retroactively approved a three-year contract with Medstar Ambulance for emergency medical services.

Published October 16, 2018

SOC generator plan approved by officials

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An emergency generator that will enable Services for Older Citizens to continue functioning even during power outages is coming soon.

Published October 16, 2018

School board candidates share views in forum

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Six of the seven Grosse Pointe Public School System candidates running for the three open school board seats in the Nov. 6 general election said they are not in favor of Schools of Choice.

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 10, 2018

A fresh cut at the ‘barkershop’

METRO DETROIT — Grooming trends for dogs change a bit for colder months, with longer cuts, special tools and even outfits that are as helpful as they are fashionable.

Published October 10, 2018

Bringing Halloween to the home

METRO DETROIT — Whether throwing a classy Halloween dinner party or transforming your garage into a haunted attraction, local experts have ideas to enhance any vision.

Published October 9, 2018

Deer are coming to a highway near you

METRO DETROIT — Fall is the time for deer to frolic, and drivers need to be ready if one frolics near their car.

Published October 9, 2018

Cannabis policy firm releases tax revenue analysis prior to upcoming ballot proposal

LANSING — A new economic analysis of the potential impact of recreational marijuana on the Michigan tax revenue market is drawing praise by proponents and ire from opposition.

Published October 9, 2018

Local heroes bring cheer to hospitalized children

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/DETROIT — Not all superheroes wear a cape or have their own Marvel movie franchise.

Published October 9, 2018

Fashion flair highlights fall season for clothing and hair

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to the fall fashions of 2018, the hues of hot pink, navy and onyx are setting the styles. Also fashionable this season are animal prints and floral prints, according to Sarah Kreisler, owner of Village Palm, located at 17131 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City.

Published October 9, 2018

Books ‘drive’ ULS student to help others

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — University Liggett School student Matthew Lesha is always looking for ways to help other people. He also has a passion for reading — something he developed as a young child — and became an accelerated reader while attending Our Lady Star of the Sea in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Published October 9, 2018

Community luncheon focuses on educational issues

GROSSE POINTE PARK — All who gathered at the annual Grosse Pointe Public School System community luncheon Oct. 1 had the opportunity to mingle with elected officials, school board members, law enforcement officers, educators and clergy from the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

Published October 9, 2018

New ambulance provider approved in Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A year after starting to use a new ambulance service provider, Grosse Pointe City has a formal contract with the company.

Published October 9, 2018

Grosse Pointe Park officials believe residents will have a ball with new athletic offering

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The two waterfront parks in Grosse Pointe Park offer a lengthy list of sports and programs, but something new will soon be added to that list.

Published October 3, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Road Runners run in the family

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Clinton Township resident Michael Belcarz, the Plymouth Road Runner is a car that has stood the test of time for three generations.