Grosse Pointe Times

Published February 4, 2020

Second investigation into South choir program underway

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A second investigation regarding issues within the Grosse Pointe South High School choir program has begun.

Published February 4, 2020

Former Grosse Pointe Park councilman ‘exemplified dedication’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — He might not have had a long tenure on the Grosse Pointe Park City Council, but as City Councilman James Robson said, former City Councilman John Chouinard “packed a lot into those four years.”

Published February 4, 2020

Long-serving Grosse Pointe Park council member honored for knowledge, leadership

GROSSE POINTE PARK — He served his city for more than three decades, so Grosse Pointe Park officials wanted to thank former City Councilman Daniel Clark for his leadership and contributions over the years.

Published February 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Park councilwoman lauded as ‘a champion for our city’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — During a Jan. 13 Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting, Mayor Robert Denner thanked former City Councilwoman Barbara Detwiler for “an incredible four and a half years.”

Published February 4, 2020

Regatta puts students’ physics knowledge to the test

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — “Boats in the water,” Grosse Pointe North High School teacher Don Pata called out. “Let’s get ready to roll.”

Published February 4, 2020

Cities agree to share in cost of seawall study

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A study of the crumbling seawall that separates Lake St. Clair from Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms and Shores is moving forward.

Published February 4, 2020

Local clerks highlight new absentee ballot design

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTY — Registered voters are seeing a change this year, as envelopes containing absentee ballots have a new look ahead of the March 10 election.

Published February 3, 2020

MDE urges districts to move 3rd grade MSTEP test one week earlier

METRO DETROIT — The clock may be ticking a little faster for some third grade teachers, students and parents as Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Education, Student and School Supports Venessa Keesler sent out two memos earlier in January “strongly urging” school districts to move the third grade Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress a week earlier.

President Donald Trump spoke to workers and guests at Dana Inc. in Warren on Jan. 30 during an event billed as a USMCA trade pact celebration with American workers.

Published January 30, 2020

President Trump tours Warren plant to celebrate trade deal

WARREN — The Trump train rolled into Macomb County on Jan. 30 for an afternoon whistle stop event before a vocal and welcoming crowd at a Warren auto supplier.

Published January 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 29, 2020

Remembering ‘Super’ Sunday

METRO DETROIT — From Jets to Giants to Colts, when the NFL puts on its brightest lights, local athletes from the C & G coverage area have been there.

Published January 29, 2020

Another day at the ‘paw-ffice’

METRO DETROIT — The idea that only purebred dogs are allowed at dog shows is a common misconception, according to dog experts.

Published January 29, 2020

How to keep that cozy feeling post-holidays

METRO DETROIT — Once the tree, lights and garland are all packed away and sent to the basement until next year, it can leave homes feeling a little cold.

Published January 29, 2020

Recycling rates to rise in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park residents will soon be seeing an increase in the amount of money they pay for recycling.

Published January 29, 2020

Grosse Pointe City fuel management system to be replaced

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Demolition of the old Department of Public Works building and yard to make way for new DPW facilities is also necessitating replacement of the fuel management system used for Grosse Pointe City vehicles.

Published January 29, 2020

Grosse Pointe City receives positive audit for past fiscal year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As Grosse Pointe City officials work on preparing a budget for the coming 2020-21 fiscal year, they can rest easy knowing that their financial books are in order.

Published January 29, 2020

Bookstore plan changes approved in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A new bookstore coming to the Hill business district in Grosse Pointe Farms is getting a few tweaks to its architectural plans.

Published January 29, 2020

Investigation into music teacher completed

GROSSE POINTES — On Dec. 6, the mother of a Mason Elementary School student filed a police report with the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department over an incident that she deemed “inappropriate” with the school’s music teacher.

Published January 29, 2020

Grosse Pointe Farms council approves parking restriction signs for new urgent care

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Officials at the new Beaumont Urgent Care facility at 18700 Mack Ave. hope that new signs in their parking lot will send drivers a clear message: If you aren’t a patient here, you need to park somewhere else.