Grosse Pointe Times

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Published June 12, 2020

Fires break out amid Wednesday storm in Grosse Pointe Woods, DTE working to restore power

WOODS — On the morning of June 12, a DTE Energy press release indicated that there were Grosse Pointe Woods residents still experiencing power outages due to the windstorm that hit the evening of June 10.

Published June 11, 2020

Straight-line winds lead to serious damage, power outages in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — It was straight-line winds, not a tornado, that hit the Grosse Pointes the evening of June 10, but that doesn’t mean the damage wasn’t substantial.

Published June 9, 2020

Painted rock garden pays tribute to those lost to COVID-19

DETROIT — COVID-19 has claimed thousands of lives in Michigan, and while numbers might be declining, residents are still dying daily from the virus.

Published June 9, 2020

Summer reading program comes online

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/PARK/FARMS — Now is the time to “imagine your story.” On June 1, the Grosse Pointe Public Library, or GPPL, began taking registration for its annual summer reading program. The program runs until Aug. 14. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and everyone is encouraged to participate.

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.