Grosse Pointe Times

Published June 9, 2020

Teachers, families try to adapt to online learning

GROSSE POINTES — March 13 was the last day most Michigan students attended school for the 2019-2020 school year.

Published June 9, 2020

Pride celebration takes on new format this year in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — This year would have marked the fourth annual Grosse Pointe Pride March, but like so many other events, COVID-19 derailed those plans.

Published June 9, 2020

Businesses adapt to new normal in COVID-19 world

GROSSE POINTES — Local stores and restaurants are eager to welcome back customers after statewide stay-at-home orders closed many of them down to all but carryout, drive-up or delivery orders for weeks. Still, the retail and dining landscape has changed dramatically from its pre-COVID-19 days.

Published June 9, 2020

Dozens take part in peaceful march for racial justice and equality

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The killing of George Floyd while he was being arrested May 25 in Minneapolis has sparked outrage and protests around the world. Footage shows police officer Derrick Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, for which Chauvin is now facing murder charges.

Published June 9, 2020

Churches to join together as ‘families,’ archdiocese says

METRO DETROIT — Over the next two years, all 218 parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit will unite into Families of Parishes, according to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.

Local teacher Ben Henri won the Jeopardy Teachers Tournament.

Published June 5, 2020

Local teacher wins ‘Jeopardy!’ Teacher Tournament

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTES — Kicking off the game with “Choir Practice” for $200, a local vocal music teacher’s quest to be on “Jeopardy!” culminated in a $100,000 prize for winning the two-week Teacher Tournament.

Published June 4, 2020

Road projects unscathed during virus shutdown

METRO DETROIT — In a world turned upside-down by isolation and political unrest, there is one thing Michiganders can always count on: road construction.

Published June 3, 2020

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

Published June 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Woods man arraigned on embezzlement charges

WOODS — A 43-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man was arraigned June 3 in two separate embezzlement cases before Judge Theodore A. Metry in Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court.

Published June 1, 2020

Arraignment scheduled for Grosse Pointe Woods man charged with PTO embezzlement

WOODS — A 43-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man is expected to be in court this week after Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged him June 1 in two embezzlement cases.

Published June 1, 2020

New Village website offers more interactive features

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As retailers begin to reopen their doors to customers in Michigan, Village businesses in Grosse Pointe City hope to get a boost from a revamped website for the popular business and shopping district.

Published June 1, 2020

Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road in both directions under Interstate 75 from 9 p.m. June 1 to 9 a.m. June 2.

Published May 31, 2020

Pointers, Harper Woods residents unite against racism

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — In the wake of recent national incidents of violence against African Americans, dozens of residents of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods took part in a peaceful car parade to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement the morning of May 30.

St. Clair Shores resident Ben Henri is participating in the “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament. He taped the tournament in February, when he met host Alex Trebek.

Published May 29, 2020

Local music teacher headed to ‘Jeopardy!’ semifinals

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTES — Kicking off the game with “Choir Practice” for $200, a local vocal music teacher ended his first stint on “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament quarterfinals May 28 with winnings totaling $23,678 and a spot in the June 3 semifinals.

Michigan Press Association award winners

Published May 26, 2020

C & G Newspapers staff wins Michigan Press Association awards

METRO DETROIT — C & G Newspapers garnered 15 awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

Published May 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Park parks open this weekend, but activities limited

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The COVID-19 pandemic means Grosse Pointe Park residents won’t be able to enjoy many amenities at their parks over the Memorial Day weekend.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Published May 21, 2020

War Memorial to offer video tribute to fallen heroes this Memorial Day

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — This year would have marked the 71st annual Memorial Day service on the back lawn of The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, but as with so many other important traditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced its cancellation.

Published May 20, 2020

Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms offering limited recreation over Memorial Day weekend

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — If the weather is warm, the pool at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms is typically teeming with families cooling off as they enjoy the unofficial start to summer over Memorial Day weekend.