Grosse Pointe Times

Published January 3, 2020

Summerfield steps down from Grosse Pointe school board

GROSSE POINTES — After seven years on the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education, Brian Summerfield has decided to step down from his elected position.

Published January 2, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 30, 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe City extends public safety director’s contract for another year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni will be retaining that title for at least a bit longer.

Published December 30, 2019

Praise pours in for former Grosse Pointe Shores city manager

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores City Manager Mark Wollenweber, 71 — whose previous positions including serving as city administrator for Grosse Pointe Woods from October 2004 to June 2010, and city manager of St. Clair Shores from January 1990 to October 2004 — retired from the Shores Oct. 3.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe City to send survey to residents in early 2020

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A survey of residents approved by a unanimous vote of the Grosse Pointe City Council on April 16, 2018, is finally going to happen.

Published December 30, 2019

Two city managers announce retirements in 2019

GROSSE POINTES — It was a year of transition for two of the Grosse Pointes, with city managers retiring in Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Woods: A look back

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In 2019, Grosse Pointe Woods had the misfortune of a flood at City Hall, the Public Safety Department’s new jail opened, a new City Council member was elected, and several city projects continued. Here is a look back at 2019.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointes see wave of newcomers elected to local offices

GROSSE POINTES — Election Day Nov. 5 ushered in a sea of newcomers running for office in the Grosse Pointes.

Published December 30, 2019

Reconfiguration to begin in the 2020-21 school year

GROSSE POINTES — The year 2019 was an emotional one for Grosse Pointe Public School System staff, parents and students as a major change was approved by the school board.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointes rally around parents after boys killed in house fire

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Parents Walter and Azucena Connolly, of Grosse Pointe City, suffered an unthinkable tragedy when their boys, 11-year-old Briggs and 9-year-old Logan, died in a devastating fire the morning of Oct. 28 at the family’s home in the 700 block of Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe City.

Published December 30, 2019

Educators say gym class has changed over the years

METRO DETROIT — Grown-ups: If the sight of a scoreboard still makes you queasy and the screech of a whistle sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone.

Published December 27, 2019

Doctors offer advice for flu season

METRO DETROIT — The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also is flu season. Some basic tips can help people avoid the flu so that they can keep their new year a happy one.

Published December 27, 2019

Oakland County communities crack down on Southfield Road speeding

METRO DETROIT — They see you when you’re speeding. They know when you’re unsafe. Earlier this month, the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village and Beverly Hills teamed up to reduce speeding on Southfield Road.

Published December 25, 2019

Not home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — The price of freedom is paid with the blood of those who serve. Our safety and security come at a cost also measured in distance and time away from loved ones. Those who step forward to serve in the military pay the bill for the rest of us.

Published December 25, 2019

Get motivated to get fit with a wearable device

METRO DETROIT — Carolyn Wilson, of St. Clair Shores, got her first activity tracker three years ago — a Fitbit.

Published December 23, 2019

Game on for the Wounded Warrior Project

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The basketball players were excited to wear camouflage for their game, but there was a bigger reason behind the fashionable look.