Grosse Pointe Times

Published April 10, 2019

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 9, 2019

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 9, 2019

Ancient beverage brings something new to Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A couple of business newcomers are hoping that local residents will feel the need — the need for mead. This week, Rana Jundy and Julijana Simjanovski opened Recolte Meads at 15308 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park’s business district. Theirs is the first meadery in the Grosse Pointes and offers residents a chance to sample this ancient alcoholic beverage.

Published April 9, 2019

New Grosse Pointe City website to be built this year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — It might seem like it fell off the radar of Grosse Pointe City officials in the wake of last year’s scramble to come up with alternatives and designs for new Department of Public Works and Municipal Court facilities, but a new City website is still very much in play.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe City acknowledges top lifesaving, crime-fighting efforts of last year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — From saving lives to solving crimes, Grosse Pointe City’s Public Safety Department had a lot to be proud of in 2018. Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni presented officers with awards for going above and beyond the call of duty at a ceremony that took place during a March 18 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting at the Neighborhood Club.

Published April 9, 2019

Residents warned to watch out for oak wilt

GROSSE POINTES — As if homeowners didn’t have enough to worry about with emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, now they need to also be vigilant about the deadly tree disease oak wilt.

Published April 9, 2019

Ford House officials beam with pride as construction continues

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The new visitor center and administrative buildings on the grounds of the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores are finally starting to take shape.

Published April 5, 2019

Police provide update on Macomb County pursuit

MACOMB COUNTY — Local police recently provided an update on a dangerous police pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Macomb County. Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli said at an April 2 press conference that police learned at around 7:15 a.m. that morning of “possible shots fired” in an incident involving two vehicles.

Published April 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 5-7

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published April 2, 2019

Hoppy days are here again

GROSSE POINTES — It’s so close, you can almost smell the jellybeans! Easter is just around the corner, and with it are the annual egg hunts where children can collect candy and meet some of their favorite seasonal characters.

Published April 2, 2019

GPPL books National Library Week April 7-13

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK — It’s time to curl up with a good book — the Grosse Pointe Public Library will be participating in National Library Week April 7-13.

Published April 2, 2019

Cities hope to get state funding for Fisher Road

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe City and Farms officials are hoping they can take advantage of a new competitive grant program in the state budget.

Published April 2, 2019

Detectives honored for work on multi-city case

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE PARK — Different law enforcement agencies always seem to be at odds with each other on television cop shows, but in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Published March 27, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety personnel honored for work on the road, in the office

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department personnel from police and dispatching operations were acknowledged for going above and beyond the call of duty during 2018, as the city distributed merit awards at a March 11 Farms City Council meeting.

Published March 27, 2019

Shores public safety officers honored for outstanding work in 2018

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For lifesaving, firefighting and exceptional police work, Grosse Pointe Shores officials recognized several public safety officers with awards during a March 19 City Council meeting.