Grosse Pointe Times

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 15, 2019

Picture perfect takes practice, as beautification winners show

GROSSE POINTE CITY — When it comes to beautification, you can’t have too much of a good thing. Some of the winners of the Grosse Pointe City Beautification Commission’s 2019 beautification awards are proof of that, having earned this distinction before.

Published October 15, 2019

Officials honor longtime Park Planning Commission member

GROSSE POINTE PARK — For more than three decades, he donated his time and expertise to his community, and for this, former Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission member Jeffrey Graham was honored with a resolution during a Sept. 23 Park City Council meeting.

Published October 15, 2019

Beautification awards in Farms rooted in community pride

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Glorious gardens, pretty porches and lush lawns don’t happen by accident, and the Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Advisory Commission again acknowledged the toil in the soil that goes into a picture perfect property during its 31st annual awards ceremony Oct. 8 at Pier Park.

Published October 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores to salute service members on Veterans Day

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — This year, Grosse Pointe Shores will honor residents who are veterans during a special service at City Hall at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day.

Published October 15, 2019

Borrow saws and more through library’s ‘cutting edge’ tool collection

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Before you buy tools to tackle that one-time home improvement project, visit the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library in Grosse Pointe Farms. It might have exactly what you need to do the work without incurring the cost of a tool you’ll never use again.

Published October 15, 2019

Senator is guest speaker at annual luncheon

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When addressing the crowd at the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s ninth annual community luncheon Oct. 11, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, brought up several topics, including the importance of skilled trades training and mental health care.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Academy celebrates 50-year anniversary

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Past and present Grosse Pointe Academy, or GPA, staff, parents and board members reminisced about the good times when they gathered Oct. 4 to celebrate the school’s 50-year anniversary.

Published October 8, 2019

North, South fans to tackle the tailgate party before the game

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Let the rivalry begin. The annual Grosse Pointe North High School vs. Grosse Pointe South High School football game is set for Oct. 18.

Published October 8, 2019

Pedaling into the past

GROSSE POINTES — Enjoy the crisp autumn air while listening to tales of local lore and history during Legends of the Fall, which will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13, rain or shine.

Published October 8, 2019

Students rally around classmate with cancer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When students and staff at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School learned that fifth grade student Payton Shock had been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a form of cancer, they immediately began doing all they could to help Shock and her family emotionally.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.