Grosse Pointe Times

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 6, 2019

Bench, proclamation honor Mary and late Ralph Wilson

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It was tennis that brought Mary and Ralph Wilson together, so it only seems fitting that benches in honor of the couple will be placed near the Osius Park tennis courts.

Published August 6, 2019

New outdoor dining concept approved for Marais in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A new outdoor seating configuration has been approved for Marais Market & Café at 17051 Kercheval Ave. in the Village.

Published August 6, 2019

New miniature golf course opens at Lake Front Park

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was four years in the making, and now it’s ready for tee time. On Aug. 3, a dedication of the new nine-hole miniature golf course was held at Lake Front Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores.

Published August 6, 2019

Woods City Hall still undergoing renovations after flood

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The renovations at Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall after a flood in March are taking much longer than anticipated, but city officials hope the project will be completed in late 2019 or early 2020.

Published August 6, 2019

Photography book captures spirit of Movement

DETROIT — In a sea of mostly young people, some sporting club wear and brightly hued hair, Patricia Lay-Dorsey stands out when she attends the Movement Festival in Detroit each year.

Published August 6, 2019

Support sought for Rotary Tot Lot renovations

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe is responsible for almost everything visitors see at the Grosse Pointe Rotary Tot Lot in Grosse Pointe City, but not the plastic trucks, shovels and other playthings in the sandbox.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.

The MyFitnessPal app is one of several that nutritionists recommend to help clients find accountability in their diet. Some apps have the ability to scan bar codes and instantly upload the items’ nutrition information for accurate tracking.

Published July 31, 2019

Make the most of your ‘app’etite

METRO DETROIT — By the time we’ve grown into adults, we should probably have figured out how to properly nourish our bodies and eat right.

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

Published July 30, 2019

Refuse authority contract amendment allows use of Detroit transfer station

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A contract amendment enables the member communities of the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority to take their garbage to a closer transfer station, if needed — but at a price.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms council reduces sign variance for urgent care facility

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While Grosse Pointe Farms City Council members acknowledged the need to have adequate signs on an urgent care facility, they didn’t feel comfortable with what they felt was an excessive amount of signage.

Published July 30, 2019

Refuse authority budget reflects pension system payment

GROSSE POINTE PARK — An unexpected — and slight — underfunding in the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority pension seems to be the only fiscal hiccup from the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Published July 30, 2019

Brownell student carries on Superwoman Fund’s legacy

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Brownell Middle School student Grace Curtis remembers the first time she met Maryam Whelan.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores welcomes new park manager

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the first time in nearly a decade, Grosse Pointe Shores has a park manager. Allison Scarfone, 36, was introduced as the new park manager at a June 18 Grosse Pointe Shores City Council meeting, which also marked her first day on the job.

Published July 30, 2019

Tradition lures fishing rodeo participants year after year

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — We’ve become wary of the word “free.” The promise of free anything seems to almost never come without some strings attached. But the 71st annual Grosse Pointe Farms and City Family Fishing Rodeo — Aug. 10 at Pier Park in the Farms — is the exception to that cynical rule.

Published July 29, 2019

Recreational marijuana: Do’s and dont’s

LANSING — In November 2018, nearly 56% of voters approved a ballot proposal that would regulate marijuana like alcohol. Now, the state is finally offering both business owners and residents a glimpse of what they can expect once adult recreational use licenses become official.

Published July 26, 2019

Fash Bash fundraiser will style the DIA

DETROIT — Soft camel-colored hues, winter whites and mixed versions of animal prints will set the tone in this year’s Fash Bash fashion show that will dress up The Detroit Institute of Arts Aug. 15.