Grosse Pointe Times

Published June 18, 2019

Grosse Pointe Park to start search for new city manager

GROSSE POINTE PARK — As Grosse Pointe Park officials prepare to look for their first new city manager in about 30 years, they’re getting some help in this formidable task.

Published June 18, 2019

Sips, Strings & Dreams to send kids to camp

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/ROYAL OAK — Once a year, children, teens and young adults with cancer have the opportunity to forget their worries and spend a week at Camp Māk-A-Dream in Gold Creek, Montana, at no cost to families.

Published June 18, 2019

DTE gas meter and main project continues in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A gas renewal program by DTE Energy is continuing this summer in Grosse Pointe Park. Representatives from the utility company addressed the Park City Council during a meeting June 10 to update residents and officials about progress so far and plans going forward.

Published June 18, 2019

Grosse Pointes to hold 3rd annual Pride March

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointers will be showing support for their neighbors, family and friends in the LGBTQ+ community during the third annual Grosse Pointe Pride March this Saturday.

Published June 18, 2019

MDCR says GPPSS should restart decision-making process on reconfiguration

GROSSE POINTES — After listening to testimony from a reported 30 Grosse Pointe Public School System residents about the district’s reconfiguration plan, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights recommends that school officials restart the decision-making process.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.

Published June 17, 2019

West Nile virus found in mosquito in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Oakland County health officials urge protection against mosquitoes after a mosquito in Pontiac tested positive for West Nile virus.

Published June 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 12, 2019

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.

Published June 12, 2019

It’s a good time for chimney inspections

METRO DETROIT — The sun and warm days are finally upon us. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about winter. According to local chimney care experts and firefighting professionals, now is the time to get your chimney inspected and thoroughly swept in order to be ready to reignite those logs once the temperatures drop again.

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

Brownell counselor honored for her dedication

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For many students, middle school is the most challenging time. “There’s a whole lot of physical changes happening in a short period of time, social and peer relationships change, and the expectations and demands of academics grow as you’re going into high school,” Brownell Middle School counselor Angie Niforos said. “After that, the real world is upon them. It’s quite a fast journey.”

Published June 11, 2019

Production of ‘Annie’ pays tribute to Grosse Pointe Theatre’s family

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When Michael Trudel takes the stage as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Annie,” he’ll be giving a nod to his family.

Published June 11, 2019

Groundbreaking marks construction of mini-golf course

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — After almost four years in the making, there will soon be a new miniature golf course at Lake Front Park for Grosse Pointe Woods residents and their guests to enjoy.

Published June 11, 2019

Appraisal event promises to unearth hidden ‘Treasure’

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Is Grandma’s glass bowl a kitschy classic or a source of cash? Is that old painting in the attic a masterpiece masquerading as discount store décor? Get the answers to questions like these during Treasure Uncovered, an appraisal event from 3 to 7 p.m. June 20 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms. Attendees are invited to bring up to three items to be evaluated, at a cost of $7 per item, with proceeds supporting the work of the nonprofit Helm, formerly Services for Older Citizens.

A 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special will be displayed along with other luxury vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s during EyesOn Design.

Published June 11, 2019

EyesOn Design to take attendees on international vehicle design journey

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Before it became a famous men’s magazine, did you know that Playboy was actually Playboy Motor Corp.? Cars from the failed automaker — which was in existence from 1947 to 1949 — are among the unique vehicles that will be on view during EyesOn Design.

Published June 11, 2019

Beloved local bartender honored at Charles H. Wright Museum

DETROIT — To those who knew him, Jerome Adams, of Eastpointe, was the kind of man who was always there with a smile to give and a hand to lend … and if that hand included one of his refreshing cocktails, it was all the better.

Published June 10, 2019

School board still to vote on school closures, grade reconfiguration

FARMS — After months of discussion, countless meetings, shared ideas and heavy emotion, the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education might be ready to vote on school closures and the grade level reconfiguration at the June 24 school board meeting.

Staff Writer Brian Louwers is visiting Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Published June 6, 2019

D-Day dispatches from Normandy

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Brian Louwers is in Europe, visiting historic spots and attending ceremonies in France and the Netherlands marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Below are some dispatches and photos he’s sent in about his experiences: