Grosse Pointe Times

Published December 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Woods man charged with obscene conduct in Kroger parking lot in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — A 44-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man was arraigned recently after he allegedly followed a young woman from a Target store in Warren to a Kroger in Royal Oak, waited for her to finish grocery shopping and then performed a lewd act on himself Dec. 9.

Published December 20, 2020

Lake Front Park vehicular bridge to be replaced

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The vehicular bridge at Lake Front Park on Jefferson Avenue will receive a makeover.

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

Published December 19, 2020

Black Lives Matter sign citation leads to federal lawsuit against Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A since-rescinded violation notice over a Black Lives Matter sign in a front yard has led to a lawsuit against Grosse Pointe Shores filed by one of the city’s residents.

Published December 19, 2020

Making spirits ‘aglow’ in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — As COVID-19 will keep many families home alone on Christmas Eve this year, one Grosse Pointe Woods woman has organized a stay-at-home event that she hopes will light up the night and make spirits bright.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announces grant recipients

GROSSE POINTES — Musical equipment, Chromebooks and math lessons are among the new purchases that will benefit Grosse Pointe Public School System students.

Published December 18, 2020

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

Neighbors share creativity and holiday cheer through Advent window displays

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The residents of a tight-knit Grosse Pointe Park neighborhood have found a way to celebrate the holidays while safely social distancing this year.

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 16, 2020

Front-line health care workers at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

SOUTHFIELD — Health care workers from Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, were among the first in Michigan to receive their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 Dec. 15 at the Beaumont Service Center in Southfield.

Published December 16, 2020

Electric vehicle chargers coming to Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Electric vehicles may not yet be common — especially for personal use — but they are expected to occupy a larger segment of the automotive market in the years to come.

Volunteer Tarring Lim rings the bell seeking donations for the Salvation Army at the Kroger on Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

Published December 15, 2020

Pay it forward: A guide to safely donating this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for gift giving and a little extra generosity. As people begin to gather gifts and prepare to spread some holiday cheer, they may be wondering how they can help someone less fortunate this year

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

Refuse authority gets a clean opinion on its audit

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority’s member communities — the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — got some good news during their last regular meeting of 2020.

Published December 8, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores audit shows city retains strong fund balance

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ financial records have once again passed the test of accuracy with flying colors.

Published December 8, 2020

Liggett campaign is a ‘sure’ bet

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In 2012, University Liggett School launched a $50 million comprehensive Sure Foundations campaign designed to raise money to invest in the school’s campus, build its endowment and offer annual operational support.

Published December 8, 2020

New lease approved for Elworthy Field usage by school district

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An agreement between Grosse Pointe City and the Grosse Pointe Public School System for the use of W. George Elworthy Field has been renewed for the first time in 50 years.