Grosse Pointe Times

Published May 26, 2021

Prepare for post-pandemic pet separation anxiety

METRO DETROIT — With lockdown restrictions easing up and more people returning to work, going back to school or taking vacations, some dogs accustomed to the constant presence of their humans may experience different levels of separation anxiety.

Published May 26, 2021

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 16, 2021

Grosse Pointe City to hold open house for new DPW facility

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Although it’s been in use for a few months now by employees, Grosse Pointe City’s new Department of Public Works building — located behind City Hall, at 17147 Maumee Ave. — will open its doors to the public during an open house from noon to 3 p.m. May 22.

Published May 15, 2021

Good News Report contains student mental health update

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — With Grosse Pointe Public School System staff and parents concerned with how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected students, Superintendent Gary Niehaus asked district communications coordinator Mary Anne Brush for an update on their overall mental health.

Published May 14, 2021

State funding could pave the way for Fisher Road resurfacing

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Officials in Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Farms are hoping the third time will be the charm when it comes to seeking state funding to resurface Fisher Road.

Published May 13, 2021

Jon Dean is the new GPPSS superintendent

FARMS — Jon Dean, deputy superintendent for the Grosse Pointe Public School System, was appointed superintendent at a special board meeting held May 12 at Brownell Middle School in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published May 13, 2021

Community comes together to raise money for pregnant mom fighting cancer

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A director of nurses and the wife of a local youth pastor, Kayla Dupree was pregnant with her fourth child — the first boy after three girls — when she caught COVID-19.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.

Published May 12, 2021

Businesswomen press on amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — When COVID-19 hit, local businesswoman Selina R. Wells was ready for it.

Published May 12, 2021

Arborist, sheriffs share how to avoid spring scams

METRO DETROIT — As the weather warms up, so do home improvement scams.

Published May 11, 2021

Chapaton changes spell improvement for Lake St. Clair

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that the county wants to protect Lake St. Clair for generations to come, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced that changes made at Chapaton Pump Station in St. Clair Shores will prevent up to 30% more treated combined sewer overflows from being discharged into the waterway.