Grosse Pointe Times

Published August 25, 2020

Dozens celebrate naming ceremony for Scrace Marina in Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The scorching August heat didn’t keep dozens of friends, family members and officials from being on hand for the unveiling of the Dale N. Scrace Marina at Neff Park in Grosse Pointe City Aug. 22.

Published August 25, 2020

School officials prepare for new school year

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Public School System students will return to school next month in one of two ways.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

Published August 21, 2020

Convicted murderer Bob Bashara dies

ANN ARBOR — Robert “Bob” Bashara — the former Grosse Pointe Park man who was convicted of orchestrating the January 2012 murder of his wife, Jane, at their home — has died.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

New bylaws approved for Main Street Grosse Pointe DDA

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are moving forward with the tasks they need to accomplish as one of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Main Street communities.

Published August 11, 2020

New façade coming to former Kramer’s store in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The former home of Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions at 16906 Kercheval Ave. in the Village will be getting a revamped façade. The Grosse Pointe City Council voted unanimously July 20 during a Zoom meeting to approve exterior renovations to the building.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe Farms budget retains flexibility due to pandemic unknowns

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a threat to more than just physical health. Financial well-being has fallen prey to the devastating virus, as well.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe City enacts 6-month moratorium on estate district demolition

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Officials in Grosse Pointe City are exploring ways they might be able to protect historical homes from being torn down.

Published August 11, 2020

Foundation announces grant for Defer Elementary School greenhouse project

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The greenhouse and gardens at Defer Elementary School will receive an upgrade due to the generosity of an anonymous donor.

Published August 11, 2020

Pandemic sets artist on a ‘mazing’ path

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Some people have spent the COVID-19 pandemic searching for toilet paper and disinfecting wipes. Some have been baking banana bread on a regular basis. Michelle Boggess is trying to break a Guinness World Record.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores retirees picket over increase in health care costs

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — They may not have gotten the decision they’ve been seeking from the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council, but Shores municipal retirees did get a show of support from some Lake Shore Road motorists.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Lake Front Park pool closes after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — One month after the Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility opened for the summer, city officials had to close it down after a pool lifeguard tested positive for COVID-19.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.