Grosse Pointe Times

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Voting results in Grosse Pointes reflect and conflict with statewide results

GROSSE POINTES — Democrats may have swept the top races in Michigan — governor, attorney general, secretary of state and U.S. Senate — but results in the Grosse Pointes were more mixed.

Published November 7, 2018

Road millage passes by large margin in Park

PARK — The roadwork plan will continue in Grosse Pointe Park.

Published November 7, 2018

GPPSS bond proposal passes; incumbents, newcomer voted in for school board

GROSSE POINTES — Building enhancements, security improvements and technology updates are in the future for the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 6, 2018

Bank robbery reported in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Citizens Bank at 19307 Mack Ave.

Published November 6, 2018

Grosse Pointe Shores energy efficiency project paying off for city

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A $3.159 million infrastructure improvement project undertaken in 2013 is already paying off in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published November 6, 2018

Demand increases in Grosse Pointe Shores for larger recycling containers

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Although curbside recycling has been available for many years in Grosse Pointe Shores, it appears to be growing in popularity.

Published November 6, 2018

Museum leader’s imprint honored in permanent way

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Some people get a watch when they retire. Bob Bury, of Grosse Pointe City, got a more lasting reward: The Detroit Historical Society named one of the Detroit Historical Museum galleries in his honor.

Published November 6, 2018

‘Pop’ go the Grosse Pointe student musicians

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK — This weekend, the community will have the opportunity to appreciate the talents of local Grosse Pointe Public School System students.

Published November 6, 2018

Grosse Pointe Park officials looking for long-term solution to short-term rentals

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park city leaders say they’re continuing to monitor the nationwide trend of short-term home and apartment rentals by vacationers through online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO as they search for a solution that balances the rights of property owners with those of the community overall.