Grosse Pointe Times

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 27, 2018

Murder is a sister act in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — If Agatha Christie had written a comedy, it likely would have been something like “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Published November 27, 2018

A cappella groups raise their voices in holiday song

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two of the area’s oldest a cappella groups will get the holidays off to a tuneful start when they perform seasonal favorites during Christmas on Lake Shore at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published November 27, 2018

GPCRDA gets another clean bill of financial health

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Santa dropped off a gift a little early to the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority. During a meeting Nov. 13 in Grosse Pointe Shores, the GPCRDA Board learned that its audit for the 2017-18 fiscal year — which ended June 30 — came back without any problems or corrections.

Published November 27, 2018

Painter’s retrospective exhibit captures moments in time

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When she looks at her paintings, memories from those times and places flood back for Carol LaChiusa.

Published November 27, 2018

New dispatch system up and running in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — During one year’s time, the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety receives an average of 4,000 emergency phone calls and approximately 20,000 nonemergency calls.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

Historic Players Playhouse story is center stage

DETROIT — In 1911, a group of men from the Detroit area with a love for amateur theater put their talents together to create the ideal atmosphere for their monthly performances.

Published November 16, 2018

‘Holiday Belles’ to shine brightly at Ford House

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Visitors to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House have for years enjoyed holiday tours and hearing tales about the home’s original occupants, but this year, they’re in for a new experience as they learn about another generation of the family.

Published November 16, 2018

Safe Routes to School project at Maire to be coordinated with roadwork on Cadieux

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A plan for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety is a step closer for Maire Elementary School. Last month, Grosse Pointe City Manager Pete Dame said the Michigan Department of Transportation informed the city that state officials had given conditional approval for the plan, which is slated to receive nearly $90,000 in Safe Routes to School funding.

Published November 16, 2018

Gifts from Grosse Pointe stores are gifts that give back to the community

GROSSE POINTES — Online shopping at sites like Amazon might be convenient, and big box chains like Walmart might be cheap, but what have either of them ever done for your hometown?

Published November 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Woods considers purchase of new firetruck

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — City officials in Grosse Pointe Woods are considering the purchase of a new firetruck. At the city’s Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 22, Public Safety Director John Kosanke presented information to the City Council about the need for a new ladder truck.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Helm salutes veterans at annual event

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11, The Helm at the John A. and Marlene L. Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms once again took time to honor some of the local men and women who have served the nation.

Published November 13, 2018

Wicked winds don’t deter voters in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — Strong winds that caused power outages at some polling places didn’t stop the vote on Election Day. At Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms, election workers were getting by with table lamps and a generator after the electricity went out around 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Election inspector Sue Korpas said they were waiting for additional lamps from City Hall as voters began to file in around 5 p.m.

Published November 13, 2018

Library millage renewed by wide margin

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe voters showed plenty of love for their libraries on Election Day.

Published November 13, 2018

Incumbents, newcomer voted in for school board

GROSSE POINTES — On Election Day, registered voters within the Grosse Pointe Public School System not only voted on the $111,040,000 bond issue, but also cast their votes in the district’s Board of Education race. Seven candidates ran for three open seats.