Grosse Pointe Times

Published March 20, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 19, 2019

New broker hired to represent former incinerator property

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After a year and a half of marketing hasn’t produced any buyers, officials with the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority are switching to a new real estate broker for their long-vacant incinerator property in Clinton Township.

Published March 19, 2019

Neighborhood party store getting new home

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A landmark local business is moving — but not far. Jerry’s Club Party Store, at 381 Kercheval Ave., will be relocating to 383 Kercheval, the building next door. As Robert Ertzbischoff, of Grosse Pointe Construction, which is undertaking renovations on the new location, pointed out, it’s only 1 foot — and one wall — away from the current space.

Published March 19, 2019

Fairytale favorites find new life onstage in ‘Shrek the Musical’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Theatre’s latest show is “Shrek the Musical,” a theatrical production based on the popular book and animated film. But while “Shrek” is certainly family-friendly, you don’t need to be a kid — or bring one — to enjoy it.

Published March 19, 2019

Grosse Pointe Park runners to raise money for Special Olympics

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two local college students are putting their mutual love of running to good use. Julia Roarty and Anna Piccione, both of Grosse Pointe Park, are members of the University of Michigan Running Club, or MRun. The students, both college juniors, will be taking part in MRun’s 11th annual Race Across Michigan March 23.

Published March 19, 2019

Next GPPSS reconfiguration plan meeting will be April 11

GROSSE POINTES — Changes in the Grosse Pointe Public School System are on the horizon as school officials deal with declining enrollment while planning the reconfiguration of the school district.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

Evans stresses growth, rebuilding in 2019 State of the County address

DEARBORN — Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans gave his annual State of the County address March 14 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Published March 12, 2019

Grosse Pointe City Council approves sign for real estate business

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A slightly different twist on the typical business sign needed to get the greenlight from the Grosse Pointe City Council. Because the owners of Benoit Real Estate Co., at 17712 Mack Ave., wanted backlighting on their logo — to be placed near the front entrance, facing Mack — the council had to review and approve the proposed sign.

Published March 12, 2019

Grosse Pointe City to replace baby pool features for use this summer

GROSSE POINTE CITY — It’s a bit too cold right now to be thinking about swimming, but Grosse Pointe City officials are already preparing for the summer season at Neff Park.

Published March 12, 2019

Grosse Pointe City leaders planning for near and more distant future

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Rezoning of Mack Avenue, work on new facilities, creation of a new city website and addressing projected financial challenges are among the tasks the Grosse Pointe City Council is expected to tackle this year.

Published March 12, 2019

Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall temporarily moves to community center after flood

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods city officials have continued with business as usual after a flood occurred over the weekend of March 1 at the City Hall municipal complex building, located at 20025 Mack Plaza Drive.

Published March 12, 2019

Students set sail on a cardboard cruise

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Every year, Don Pata and Jaime Hainer’s physics classes at Grosse Pointe North High School study a buoyancy unit that ends with students participating in an annual boat race.

Published March 12, 2019

Foundation honors late Grosse Pointe Farms police officer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — St. Patrick’s Day 1975 was just an ordinary day for Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department officer Kenneth Gordon Pine. The 30-year-old Pine, who had been with the department for five years, was conducting a traffic investigation in the area of Mack Avenue and Elizabeth Court around 10:20 p.m. March 17.