Grosse Pointe Times

Published March 27, 2019

Household hazardous waste event is a clean sweep for the planet

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — If you need an excuse to start your spring cleaning, a good one is just around the corner. The annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 in the parking lot of Grosse Pointe Shores’ lakefront Osius Park, at 800 Lake Shore Road.

Published March 27, 2019

Residents-only July 4 concert planned in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The people have spoken, and officials say they’ve heard them.

Published March 27, 2019

Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll 5K to support pediatric palliative care

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For the past seven years, Grosse Pointe South High School junior Claire Sheeren has watched her older sister, Elizabeth, battle various autoimmune diseases that have included long stays at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. This past year was especially difficult, as Elizabeth spent a total of seven months on and off in the hospital’s Pediatric Palliative Care Program.

Published March 27, 2019

Work to start soon on new parking lots, other Kerby Field improvements

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The latest chapter of developments at Kerby Field will improve both aesthetics and safety, city leaders say.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 19, 2019

New broker hired to represent former incinerator property

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After a year and a half of marketing hasn’t produced any buyers, officials with the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority are switching to a new real estate broker for their long-vacant incinerator property in Clinton Township.

Published March 19, 2019

Neighborhood party store getting new home

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A landmark local business is moving — but not far. Jerry’s Club Party Store, at 381 Kercheval Ave., will be relocating to 383 Kercheval, the building next door. As Robert Ertzbischoff, of Grosse Pointe Construction, which is undertaking renovations on the new location, pointed out, it’s only 1 foot — and one wall — away from the current space.

Published March 19, 2019

Fairytale favorites find new life onstage in ‘Shrek the Musical’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Theatre’s latest show is “Shrek the Musical,” a theatrical production based on the popular book and animated film. But while “Shrek” is certainly family-friendly, you don’t need to be a kid — or bring one — to enjoy it.

Published March 19, 2019

Grosse Pointe Park runners to raise money for Special Olympics

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two local college students are putting their mutual love of running to good use. Julia Roarty and Anna Piccione, both of Grosse Pointe Park, are members of the University of Michigan Running Club, or MRun. The students, both college juniors, will be taking part in MRun’s 11th annual Race Across Michigan March 23.

Published March 19, 2019

Next GPPSS reconfiguration plan meeting will be April 11

GROSSE POINTES — Changes in the Grosse Pointe Public School System are on the horizon as school officials deal with declining enrollment while planning the reconfiguration of the school district.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

Evans stresses growth, rebuilding in 2019 State of the County address

DEARBORN — Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans gave his annual State of the County address March 14 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.