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K. Michelle Moran

C&G Staff Reporter – Grosse Pointe Times

Published January 26, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Retired Grosse Pointe Woods administrator led city through renovations and pandemic

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After almost 40 years in law enforcement, Bruce Smith could have easily retired.

Published January 26, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Developer to explore national historic recognition for 389 St. Clair building

GROSSE POINTE CITY — At press time, construction hasn’t started yet on a condominium and apartment project at 389 St. Clair Avenue — site of the former administrative offices of the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published January 26, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

New Grosse Pointe Woods administrators bring varied knowledge, years of experience to roles

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods may have two new leaders at the helm, but both of them are familiar to the city and say they learned a great deal from the city administrator who came before them.

Published January 26, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Lawn watering ordinance could be considered to reduce Grosse Pointe Shores water rates

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores officials may have finally found a way to reduce sky-high residential water bills, but it would require cooperation from residents to be effective.

Donors overwhelm Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society on Betty White’s birthday

Published January 26, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Donors overwhelm Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society on Betty White’s birthday

HARPER WOODS — Iconic actress Betty White might be gone — she died Dec. 31, just shy of her 100th birthday Jan. 17 — but her legacy is going strong.

Published January 14, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Your mind is a powerful thing’

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Strength isn’t always physical — it’s mental, too. Veronica Cashion knows plenty about both kinds.

Published January 13, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods community supporter being remembered for his generosity

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Grosse Pointe Woods man’s generosity is being remembered in a fitting way.

Published January 12, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Former Grosse Pointe Park councilwoman challenged status quo

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Her tenure on the Grosse Pointe Park City Council might have been brief, but former City Councilwoman Aimee Rogers Fluitt’s two years of service were memorable.

Published January 11, 2022

Grosse Pointe Times

Recently retired Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety director reflects on more than 40-year career

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Daniel “Dan” Jensen, 66, retired Dec. 31 after almost 44 years in the Public Safety Department, which he ran since June 1, 2006.

Published December 22, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham officials say renovate, don’t raze, older homes

BIRMINGHAM — While demolishing old homes to make way for new ones seems to have been the trend in recent years in Birmingham, some residents and officials are hoping to see renovation replace bulldozing.

Published December 21, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Assistant library director closes the book after 36-year career

GROSSE POINTES — Peggy Kitchel was uniquely suited for a career in library work.

Published December 20, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

High-tech AED with special lifesaving features coming to Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A piece of cutting-edge technology played a critical role in saving the life of Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Lt. Terry Hays and enabled him to get treatment so quickly, he returned to his physically demanding job less than a month later.

Published December 20, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Black Santa collection is source of joy and pride for Park woman

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Every year, Grosse Pointe Park resident Dr. Margaret Hudson-Collins decorates her home with a collection of Black Santas that she’s been building for years.

Published December 16, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms woman hoping for safe return of stolen Christmas ornament collection

FARMS — Whoever stole hundreds of Christmas ornaments from a Grosse Pointe Farms home that’s currently for sale took more than just pretty decorations: They took a lifetime of precious memories that went with them.

Published December 14, 2021

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Grosse Pointe Woods officer saves pet from burning Harper Woods home

HARPER WOODS/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A family pet was saved from a house fire thanks to the quick response of a member of the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department.