Grosse Pointe Times

Wayne County voters will decide whether to renew a measure that will provide funding for county schools, such as Harper Woods High School.

Published October 16, 2020

Wayne County voters to decide renewal of regional enhancement millage

WAYNE COUNTY — The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency is getting the word out about the regional enhancement millage.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 6, 2020

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores retirees take to picket line again to protest changes to health care benefits

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — As a group of Grosse Pointe Shores retirees picketed outside of Shores City Hall Sept. 15 to protest changes to their health care by the Shores City Council, one passing motorist called out, “Shame on you, council.”

Published October 6, 2020

Kitchen fire safety highlighted during National Fire Safety Month

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — This year’s Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Open House — originally scheduled for Oct. 4 — was canceled to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Published October 6, 2020

Voters to choose national, state candidates

In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will choose a president, U.S. senator, congressional representative, state representatives and county commissioner.

Published October 6, 2020

Funding will establish the GPPSS Kids Club Centers for remote learning

GROSSE POINTES — On Sept. 22, it was announced that the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education will provide funding from the Lois J. Warden Fund, in an amount not to exceed $66,000, to support the establishment of Kids Club Centers for remote learning in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published October 6, 2020

Grosse Pointe City authorizes study of historic properties

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The process to evaluate some of Grosse Pointe City’s remaining estate parcels and significant homes for the purpose of possibly creating historic districts has begun.

Published October 6, 2020

New DPW director knows his way around Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — As a 15-year-old, Michael Way remembers getting a seasonal job working in Grosse Pointe Shores with former Shores master gardener Helen Bai.

Published October 6, 2020

Grosse Pointe Park seeks applicants for vacant council seat

GROSSE POINTE PARK — With the resignation of 15-year Grosse Pointe Park City Councilman Daniel Grano last month, the Park City Council now needs to find someone to fill the remainder of his term.

Published October 6, 2020

Hybrid learning to begin for some GPPSS students

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Public School System students in grades Young Fives to fifth grade will return to hybrid face-to-face learning this month.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

Published September 22, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

Accessibility improvements planned around new Grosse Pointe Rotary Tot Lot

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Parking around the newly renovated Grosse Pointe Rotary Tot Lot at Elworthy Park is going to get some improvements that are in keeping with changes at the tot lot.

Published September 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe City to hold fall festival

GROSSE POINTE CITY — With new safety protocols in place, Grosse Pointe City will be hosting its 14th annual Fall Harvest event between 2 and 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Neff Park.