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K. Michelle Moran

C&G Staff Reporter – Grosse Pointe Times

Published February 13, 2019

Police warn about latest spin on IRS phone scam

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Con artists are putting a new spin on an old phone scam in an effort to trick victims into giving them money.

Published February 13, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park plans week of play for kids on winter break

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Having a week off from school in the dead of winter sounds fantastic — until you realize that Michigan’s cold and unpredictable weather limits activity options.

Published February 13, 2019

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Band nurtures Detroit roots with fundraiser for historic theater

DETROIT — An evening of rootsy music by a popular local band will raise funds for a historic performing arts venue.

Published February 10, 2019

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Lake Shore Road accident claims life of St. Clair Shores woman

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — An 88-year-old St. Clair Shores woman died as a result of her injuries from a crash in the 500 block of Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores on Friday night.

Published February 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms gets funding to rate road conditions

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms will be getting state funding to take a closer look at its roads this spring. The Farms was one of several communities chosen to receive a portion of $60,000 in state funding through the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for the purpose of road evaluation and road asset management planning.

Published February 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Audit shows Grosse Pointe City’s financial records in good shape

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s most recent audit, for the 2017-18 fiscal year, shows that the City’s financial reporting is in good order.

Published February 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

GPCRDA committee to meet with agents about marketing incinerator property

GROSSE POINTE CITY — If governmental bodies made New Year’s resolutions, a top one for the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority would be finding a buyer for the GPCRDA’s long-vacant former incinerator parcel at 33701 Lipke Road in Clinton Township.

Published February 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra to perform works by American, Finnish composers

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Fans of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have seen Hong-Yi Mo performing with the violin section, but this weekend, he’ll have a chance to shine on his own.

Published February 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City further restricts fireworks use

GROSSE POINTE CITY — If you were hoping to celebrate Presidents Day Feb. 18 in Grosse Pointe City with fireworks, you’re going to have to change those plans.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Charity group helps women rise out of difficult situations

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Three years ago, a small group of female friends realized that despite their size, they could make a big difference in the lives of women in need.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Support group forms for those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After their oldest son, Kevin, died from suicide in March 2013, Gail and John Urso, of Grosse Pointe Park, knew they needed help dealing with the overwhelming grief.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Village home fashions store brought comfort, beauty to local residences

GROSSE POINTE CITY — There are plenty of places where you could buy towels and sheets, but if you wanted to know the difference between sateen and percale, you went to Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions in the Village.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores seeks input on proposed park projects

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Residents of Grosse Pointe Shores will be asked for their input and questions about the future direction of the city’s parks during a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 16 at Shores City Hall.

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Audit shows Grosse Pointe Shores fund balance remains strong

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ financial records remain in good order. That was according to an independent audit of the last fiscal year, 2017-18, which ended June 30. CPA Aaron M. Stevens, a principal with the city’s auditing firm of Stevens, Kirinovic & Tucker P.C., delivered the results during a Nov. 20 Shores City Council meeting.

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores adopts ordinance blocking marijuana businesses

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores doesn’t have any businesses, but the small city is still taking no chances with regard to the legalization of the use — and sale — of recreational marijuana in Michigan.