Grosse Pointe Times

Published April 7, 2021

Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department upgrading security camera system, coverage

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department is updating its departmental security camera system for increased security for officers and the public.

Published April 7, 2021

New program to help with rent, utilities for those struggling in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed everything for everyone, but shutdowns have affected some residents more than others.

Published April 7, 2021

City to explore new ways to regulate construction after rejecting historic district concept

GROSSE POINTE CITY — While Grosse Pointe City does have its share of beautiful older homes, the City won’t be creating a historic district to preserve them.

Published April 7, 2021

Homebuyers, renovators battle ‘unprecedented’ lumber costs

METRO DETROIT — First it was toilet paper and paper towels, then cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer. Now, the latest product to become scarce amid COVID-19 is lumber.

Published April 7, 2021

Local doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID cases climb

METRO DETROIT — A year ago, when metro Detroit was just getting used to the COVID-19 virus being an everyday risk, we had just a small amount of information and a lot of worries.

Published April 7, 2021

Finding new interests during shutdowns

METRO DETROIT — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, musician Mike McCabe was on his way to his job playing piano for vacationers aboard the Carnival Cruise Line.

Published April 6, 2021

Oakland University ranked third-safest college campus in U.S.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University ranks among the safest colleges in the nation, according to a recent study by CollegeMagazine.com.

Published April 6, 2021

OU plans in-person classes, events for fall

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students can expect to return to classrooms and their dorms this fall, according to OU officials.

Published April 6, 2021

VFW Bruce Post looking for help with building repairs

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTES — A place for comrades to gather and share war stories, for relatives to celebrate a new member of the family, for people to come together and enjoy a meal or entertainment is now in need of help from the community it supports.

Published April 6, 2021

New Grosse Pointe Woods mayor, council members appointed

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The City of Grosse Pointe Woods endured two losses over the past several months.

The Michigan State Police is putting more than 1,250 calming bags in all of its patrol vehicles to help during interactions with people on the autism spectrum.

Published April 4, 2021

State police outfit vehicles with calming kits to help people with autism

METRO DETROIT — April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Michigan State Police is joining with other law enforcement agencies to not only raise awareness about autism, but also include new calming bags in their patrol vehicles.

Published April 1, 2021

Officials encourage continued vigilance as COVID cases surge

METRO DETROIT — An increase in coronavirus cases across Michigan are causing medical practitioners to again stress the importance of mask wearing and social distancing.

Published March 31, 2021

Woman killed in crash on Gratiot in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred March 28 on Gratiot Avenue.

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site that will begin operation in Warren on April 8, in the parking structure next to City Hall on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.

Published March 31, 2021

Macomb County adds COVID-19 vaccination sites in Warren

WARREN — Eligible people who live or work in southern Macomb County now have increased accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment in Warren.

Published March 27, 2021

Lawrence Tech to offer new scholarship to STEM majors

SOUTHFIELD — In the founding documents written for Lawrence Technological University, the words “every student deserves an education, and finances should never get in the way” are written.

Published March 27, 2021

Library Board changes announced, ‘Grab & Go’ open

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/FARMS/PARK — Grosse Pointe Public Library Board At-Large Trustee Elizabeth Vogel recently stepped down from the board to take on the role of Grosse Pointe Rotary Club president.

Published March 26, 2021

Cadette lifts spirits of pediatric patients

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE WOODS/MEMPHIS — Kayla Saelens always leads with her heart. The 12-year-old Memphis resident, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 75062, likes to help other people — especially children.

Published March 25, 2021

New gazebo being built at Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Pier Park’s iconic gazebo met with the wrecking ball, but plans for a new one are in motion.

Published March 24, 2021

Spring forward in the garden

METRO DETROIT — For new and experienced gardeners, springtime is the perfect time to assess, observe, prepare and plan what the garden will look like and what it will need for the, hopefully, long and fruitful growing season ahead.

Published March 24, 2021

Summer camp is back

METRO DETROIT — New friends, crafts, activities and a way to while away the summer are all traditional tenets of summer camp, but after a year that’s been anything but normal, will those traditions survive?