Grosse Pointe Times

Published July 10, 2018

Grosse Pointe Park to seek voter approval of road millage in November

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Although the current five-year, 1.75-mill levy in Grosse Pointe Park for roadwork doesn’t expire until the end of the year, voters in November will be asked to approve a new, smaller millage also aimed at tackling deteriorating roads.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 6, 2018

Fatal scooter crash under investigation

WOODS — An investigation is underway into a scooter crash in which a man was killed during the early morning of July 5.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe City man is suspect in identity theft scheme

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A Grosse Pointe City man with no prior criminal history was arrested and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with an organized and carefully orchestrated series of identity thefts.

Published July 2, 2018

ClaireQuarium finds ‘o-fish-cial’ home at library

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Watching a school of fish swim about in her aquarium was one of Claire Valente’s favorite pastimes.

Published July 2, 2018

Resident rescues woman in water

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — To residents no longer dodging goose droppings in Osius Park, Grosse Pointe Shores resident Fran Bachmann and her goose-herding Dalmatian, Trace, are likely considered heroes already.

Published July 2, 2018

Camp Invention brings out student innovators

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A total of 121 students got their science, technology, engineering and math skills in gear last week at Brownell Middle School.

Published July 2, 2018

Park Planning Commission appointments delayed

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Some planned reappointments have been delayed to allow for interested residents to file applications for consideration with the city.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Shores still mulling Rocket Fiber high-speed data proposal

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Public School System and Grosse Pointe City and Park are among the governmental entities that have voted in favor of joining a consortium to bring high-speed fiber optic data to the community, but some cities — including Grosse Pointe Shores — haven’t made a final decision.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe City’s budget up slightly from 2017-18

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City started the 2018-19 fiscal year July 1 on solid footing, but that doesn’t mean this year’s budget was without its challenges.

Published June 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Flyer to be featured on Discovery’s ‘Sticker Shock’

FERNDALE — Last year, Ferndale resident Chris Beltz shared the history of his 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer with our readers as part of C & G Newspapers’ Behind the Wheel series, and now the story of his car is about to reach an even bigger audience on national TV.

Published June 26, 2018

Take steps to protect your pets from heat, anxiety this summer

METRO DETROIT — With a few days having hit highs in the mid-90s before the official start of summer, it’s important to remember that humans aren’t the only ones who feel the effects of the heat — pets do too.

Published June 26, 2018

Stop recycling myths about trash

METRO DETROIT — Lots of researchers say now that making an effort to reduce all of our waste overall is a better approach to cleaning up our planet.

Published June 26, 2018

Local police, hospital employees participate in active shooter drills

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — On the morning of June 25, representatives of Ascension St. John Hospital held a mock active shooter drill with members of the Grosse Pointe Woods, Farms and Shores public safety departments. The mock shooting drill was part of the hospital’s ongoing effort to ensure that the medical center provides patients and visitors with a safe and secure environment.

Published June 26, 2018

Longtime SOC supporter honored during 100th birthday celebration

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Most people only celebrate their birthday once a year, but for reaching the remarkable milestone of 100, Jean Gilbert, of Grosse Pointe City, more than earned the right to have two parties.