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‘A thousand dollars’: Metro Detroit student’s Election Day artwork goes viral, wins over voters
Read full article: ‘A thousand dollars’: Metro Detroit student’s Election Day artwork goes viral, wins over votersMeet Jane Hynous, a student at Grosse Pointe’s Brownell Middle School, whose artwork is the latest must-have for voters.
Grosse Pointe man accused of intentionally crashing into box truck multiple times arraigned
Read full article: Grosse Pointe man accused of intentionally crashing into box truck multiple times arraignedA Grosse Pointe man was arraigned for allegedly intentionally crashing into a billboard box truck multiple times.
Why the parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a crash want the driver’s mother charged
Read full article: Why the parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a crash want the driver’s mother chargedThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teenager who was killed in a crash while his friend was driving 105 mph on a residential street want the driver’s mother to face charges.
Everything we know: Grosse Pointe parents of teen killed in 105 mph crash want driver’s mom charged
Read full article: Everything we know: Grosse Pointe parents of teen killed in 105 mph crash want driver’s mom chargedThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teenager who was killed in a crash while his friend was driving 105 mph on a residential street want the driver’s mother to face charges.
Should mother of teen who crashed car killing Grosse Pointe friend be charged? A look at the case
Read full article: Should mother of teen who crashed car killing Grosse Pointe friend be charged? A look at the caseThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a high-speed crash are asking Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to charge the mother of the young man who was driving.
Grosse Pointe teen’s deadly crash raises parental responsibility questions
Read full article: Grosse Pointe teen’s deadly crash raises parental responsibility questionsThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a high-speed crash are asking Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to charge the mother of the young man who was driving.
Grosse Pointe teen honored with dual proclamations for heroic Lake St. Clair rescue
Read full article: Grosse Pointe teen honored with dual proclamations for heroic Lake St. Clair rescueJohn Agnello, the 15-year-old who helped rescue a woman whose car crashed into Lake St. Clair last month, was honored at a ceremony Monday night.
Man accused of using obituaries to steal from Metro Detroit homes of recently deceased
Read full article: Man accused of using obituaries to steal from Metro Detroit homes of recently deceasedPolice said he would read obituaries and target the homes of someone who recently died or entered homes when families were at a funeral.
Grosse Pointe psychiatrist charged in non-fatal shooting of ex-husband’s new girlfriend
Read full article: Grosse Pointe psychiatrist charged in non-fatal shooting of ex-husband’s new girlfriendProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged licensed Psychiatrist Dr. Barika Butler-Quarles of Grosse Pointe in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Texas woman.
Vigil held to honor life of SMU student from Grosse Pointe who was killed by an alleged drunk driver
Read full article: Vigil held to honor life of SMU student from Grosse Pointe who was killed by an alleged drunk driverA large group of community members gathered around a flagpole at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods for a candlelight vigil of former student Honor Wallace.
SMU student from Grosse Pointe killed by alleged drunk driver who ran red light, cops say
Read full article: SMU student from Grosse Pointe killed by alleged drunk driver who ran red light, cops sayA 19-year-old woman from Grosse Pointe who is a student at SMU was killed when an alleged drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her near campus, police said.
Ford, other automakers starting to eliminate AM radios amid transition to electric vehicles
Read full article: Ford, other automakers starting to eliminate AM radios amid transition to electric vehiclesAutomakers are starting to eliminate AM radios from their vehicles in the transition to electric vehicles.
‘Shame on you’: What Metro Detroit homeowners said to longtime housekeeper who betrayed their trust
Read full article: ‘Shame on you’: What Metro Detroit homeowners said to longtime housekeeper who betrayed their trustA former housekeeper has been sentenced to 11 months in jail after being convicted of stealing valuable items from several Metro Detroit families.
Cleaning woman receives jail time after robbing several homes for more than $500K in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cleaning woman receives jail time after robbing several homes for more than $500K in Metro DetroitFamilies trusted her to clean their homes, and then valuable items started disappearing, which is why the former housekeeper is going to jail.
Live stream: Grosse Pointe school officials speak after 2 grads killed in Michigan State shootings
Read full article: Live stream: Grosse Pointe school officials speak after 2 grads killed in Michigan State shootingsOfficials with Grosse Pointe schools are speaking Tuesday afternoon after two recent high school graduates from the district were killed in the mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Juvenile suspect identified in Panera Bread noose investigation in Grosse Pointe
Read full article: Juvenile suspect identified in Panera Bread noose investigation in Grosse PointeA minor has been identified as a suspect in the investigation into a paper towel noose found in a bathroom at a restaurant in Grosse Pointe, officials reported Wednesday.
Police called to Panera Bread in Grosse Pointe after noose found in bathroom
Read full article: Police called to Panera Bread in Grosse Pointe after noose found in bathroomGrosse Pointe police say they’re on the trail of several potential suspects after a noose was left in the bathroom of a Panera Bread on the corner of Kercheval Avenue in the heart of downtown.
🔒Michigan’s most haunted: The Werewolf of Grosse Pointe
Read full article: 🔒Michigan’s most haunted: The Werewolf of Grosse PointeWhen the moon is full and high in the sky, can you hear echoes of howling in the night? If you do, it might not be the neighbor's dog - it could be the werewolf of Grosse Pointe.
No more dinner-time debate, this Grosse Pointe Park restaurant serves a little bit of everything
Read full article: No more dinner-time debate, this Grosse Pointe Park restaurant serves a little bit of everythingIt’s a common household debate - What do you want for dinner? I don’t know, what do you want for dinner? Well, there is a Grosse Pointe Park restaurant called Alma Kitchen, that may satisfy everyone.
Officials say former Highland Park police detective was sentenced to 2 years for conspiring to distribute fentanyl-laced heroin
Read full article: Officials say former Highland Park police detective was sentenced to 2 years for conspiring to distribute fentanyl-laced heroinOfficials say that a former Highland Park police detective has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl-laced heroin.
Woman throws metal scale, flowers at 17-year-old girl working at Grosse Pointe ice cream shop
Read full article: Woman throws metal scale, flowers at 17-year-old girl working at Grosse Pointe ice cream shopA woman threw a metal scale and flowers at a 17-year-old girl who was working at an ice cream shop in Grosse Pointe, police said.
Junior League of Detroit announces location for 2022 Designers’ Show House
Read full article: Junior League of Detroit announces location for 2022 Designers’ Show HouseThe Junior League of Detroit has announced a new location for this year’s Designer’s Show House. The Designers’ Show House has been the largest fundraiser for the organization since 1976.
This Grosse Pointe bar is a fan favorite for watching a big game
Read full article: This Grosse Pointe bar is a fan favorite for watching a big gameFrom classic burgers to hot dogs with the perfect snap, Marge’s Bar and Grill has just what you want to eat while watching a big game! This homey bar, with old school food and sports memorabilia on the walls, has been run by Jim Depuys’ family since the 1960s.
How to keep kids interested in books after Reading Month is over
Read full article: How to keep kids interested in books after Reading Month is overAs March comes to a close, so does National Reading Month, a time where we encourage young people to read more, keep them engaged and make reading fun. But how do you keep this going all year long? Tati Amare spoke with Jennifer Kendall from Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe to give us her expert advice on how to keep the kiddos interested in reading.
Police: 2-year-old struck in mouth by BB gun projectile; father arrested for child neglect
Read full article: Police: 2-year-old struck in mouth by BB gun projectile; father arrested for child neglectA 2-year-old child was struck in the mouth by a projectile from a “high-powered” BB gun on Detroit’s east side, police said.
Grosse Pointe family continues longtime crossing guard’s tradition of service
Read full article: Grosse Pointe family continues longtime crossing guard’s tradition of serviceTo guide a child safely across a street was something Dick Krausmann did lovingly for 51 years. He would stop what he was doing, wherever he was doing it, and head towards Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe with his vest and stop signs and cross children safely.
Grosse Pointe art teacher inspired by Paula Tutman’s ceramics series shows students how to make tiles
Read full article: Grosse Pointe art teacher inspired by Paula Tutman’s ceramics series shows students how to make tilesThe COVID pandemic has pushed many of us to find new ways to relieve stress. Local 4′s Paula Tutman shared her journey with art and how that helped her stay mentally fit and emotionally healthy. She used clay.
Water main break along Detroit, Grosse Pointe border causes big mess for weeks
Read full article: Water main break along Detroit, Grosse Pointe border causes big mess for weeksA water main break along the border of Detroit and Grosse Pointe is causing a big mess and causing trouble for people living nearby.
Grosse Pointe parent uses racial slur during school board meeting
Read full article: Grosse Pointe parent uses racial slur during school board meetingA parent caught everyone in attendance off guard when she used a racial slur and profanity in her public comments during a Grosse Pointe board meeting.
Grosse Pointe parent uses racial slur during school board meeting
Read full article: Grosse Pointe parent uses racial slur during school board meetingA parent caught everyone in attendance off guard when she used a racial slur and profanity in her public comments during a Grosse Pointe board meeting.
Police: Housekeeper stole items totaling $570K from homes in several Metro Detroit communities
Read full article: Police: Housekeeper stole items totaling $570K from homes in several Metro Detroit communitiesA housekeeper is accused of stealing from families in several Metro Detroit communities including Grosse Pointe, Sylvan Lake, West Bloomfield and Birmingham.
Beaumont doctor breaks down CDC’s new COVID quarantine recommendations
Read full article: Beaumont doctor breaks down CDC’s new COVID quarantine recommendationsOn Monday the CDC announced changes to COVID quarantine recommendations, including cutting the amount of days suggested to quarantine in half.
Emergency 911 text now available to Grosse Pointe Farms residents
Read full article: Emergency 911 text now available to Grosse Pointe Farms residentsBeginning Tuesday, Nov. 30, citizens in the Grosse Pointe communities and Harper Woods will be able to send text messages directly to 911 in case of an emergency.
Ceremony held at Grosse Pointe War Memorial to honor the Michiganders lost on 9/11, those who served
Read full article: Ceremony held at Grosse Pointe War Memorial to honor the Michiganders lost on 9/11, those who servedThe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms was the backdrop for a ceremony that honored those with ties to Michigan.
Grosse Pointe man gets 57 months behind bars for selling fentanyl in West Virginia
Read full article: Grosse Pointe man gets 57 months behind bars for selling fentanyl in West VirginiaA Grosse Pointe man was sentenced to 57 months behind bars for selling fentanyl in West Virginia, federal officials said.
Parents demand action after Grosse Pointe Public Schools decides to not require masks
Read full article: Parents demand action after Grosse Pointe Public Schools decides to not require masks“We’re teaching them something that honestly just breaks my heart, that we don’t have responsibility to care for and about one another,” Eisenberg said.
Parents demand action after Grosse Pointe Public Schools decides not to require masks
Read full article: Parents demand action after Grosse Pointe Public Schools decides not to require masks“We’re teaching them something that honestly just breaks my heart, that we don’t have responsibility to care for and about one another,” Eisenberg said.
Don’t know what gift to get for all those special occasions?
Read full article: Don’t know what gift to get for all those special occasions?With restrictions being lifted and some sense of normality returning, comes a time for get togethers and special occasions that you so dearly missed, but you may struggle to find the perfect gift for the occasion.
Man faces charges of torture, kidnapping, sexual assault in connection with Detroit armed robbery
Read full article: Man faces charges of torture, kidnapping, sexual assault in connection with Detroit armed robberyA Grosse Pointe man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with an armed robbery and sexual assault that happened in November 2020 in Detroit.
Wave of superintendent retirements leave Metro Detroit school districts with leadership void
Read full article: Wave of superintendent retirements leave Metro Detroit school districts with leadership voidAs school districts across Metro Detroit work to normalize the learning experience for the 2021-22 school year, a concerning trend is developing.
Tim Matouk breaks silence 11 years after JoAnn Matouk Romain found dead in Detroit River
Read full article: Tim Matouk breaks silence 11 years after JoAnn Matouk Romain found dead in Detroit RiverIt’s been a mystery for 11 years, 55-year-old JoAnn Matouk Romain found dead in the Detroit River 70 days after disappearing following a church service she attended in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Dateline Detroit: Secrets of a Small Town -- new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious death
Read full article: Dateline Detroit: Secrets of a Small Town -- new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious deathIn this Local 4 special report you’ll see the new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious death that some firmly believe was murder.
Grosse Pointe school board passes resolution to revise quarantine rules
Read full article: Grosse Pointe school board passes resolution to revise quarantine rulesIn a 6-1 vote, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools Board adopted new COVID-19 protocols which brought out a divided community to Monday night’s board meeting.
Grosse Pointe teacher roasts board of education in intense resignation speech
Read full article: Grosse Pointe teacher roasts board of education in intense resignation speechA teacher at Grosse Pointe Public Schools made a moving resignation speech in front of the district’s board of education during a public meeting Monday.
Feds say Metro Detroit businessman financed drug ring prior to 2018 fatal plane crash
Read full article: Feds say Metro Detroit businessman financed drug ring prior to 2018 fatal plane crashInside a new court filing, Grosse Pointe Park CEO Marty Tibbitts was allegedly involved in an international drug trafficking ring prior to his death in 2018.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Michigan: How to register
Read full article: CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Michigan: How to registerCVS has expanded locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan. How to register:You must register in advance right here (click here) -- there will be a link to Michigan under the “Vaccine available in select CVS Pharmacy locations” dropdown. You can also do this through the CVS Pharmacy app. More: Looking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointmentsAdRelated:How to schedule COVID vaccine appointment at Rite Aid in MichiganMeijer has COVID-19 vaccination clinics at stores across Michigan. The state of Michigan announced Friday, March 12 that every resident 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5.
Grosse Pointe teen collects items for less fortunate
Read full article: Grosse Pointe teen collects items for less fortunateGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – A local family is used to volunteering and giving back, but had to find a new way to help others during the coronavirus pandemic. If you can’t drop them off in the box, there’s an Amazon wishlist on the charity’s website. “At first it was just close friends and family, once it gained traction, more distant friends friends and family,” Tengler said. “Now it’s people I don’t even know.”So far, the 17-year-old has collected about 2,000 pairs of socks and underwear. “We’re so fortunate and there are so many people who have been super affected by the pandemic,” Tengler said.
Residents protest KKK flag displayed in Grosse Pointe Park home facing Black neighbor
Read full article: Residents protest KKK flag displayed in Grosse Pointe Park home facing Black neighborGROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – A steady flowing line of protesters Sunday circled their way around Wayburn Street in Grosse Pointe Park to clearly voice their disgust of an open display of racism. Their protest comes after a home displayed a red black and white Ku Klux Klan flag in window facing an African American woman’s home. Officials with the city of Grosse Pointe Park released the following statement:AdAt approximately 3:00pm Tuesday February 16th the Grosse Pointe Park Department of Public Safety was made aware of a Ku Klux Klan flag displayed in a window that faces the home of an African-American woman. The Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department serves all residents of our community no matter their race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religion. City of Grosse Pointe ParkThe Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods branch of the NAACP released the following statement:
Metro Detroit organization helps struggling families reconnect, heal
Read full article: Metro Detroit organization helps struggling families reconnect, healOne Metro Detroit organization is working with struggling families to help them mend. “Black Family Development Incorporated is a 42-year-old family counseling organization,” said CEO Kenyatta Stephens. “We were created as an organization that specialized in evidence-based practices that were intended to strengthen and support African-American families. He sought help through Black Family Development Incorporated, which he found through Aniya’s school. “When I came to Black Family everything changed.
Beaumont Hospital-Taylor reinstates visitor safety restrictions as COVID cases rise
Read full article: Beaumont Hospital-Taylor reinstates visitor safety restrictions as COVID cases riseBeaumont, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Troy already reinstated visitor restrictions on Tuesday, Nov. 10. “We’ve had a notable rise in COVID-19 cases in Metro Detroit,” said Dr. Nick Gilpin, medical director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology for Beaumont Health. Visitors with a person receiving care at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, Taylor and Troy must leave after bringing that person into the Emergency Center. Our COVID-19 Data section tracks many of the key data points health officials are watching closely every single day. Track key COVID-19 data points in Michigan:
Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall closing until further notice, officials say
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall closing until further notice, officials sayGROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich. – The Village of Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall is closing until further notice, officials said Saturday. Grosse Pointe Shores residents can continue to contact city administration offices and the public safety department amid the building closure, officials said. The closure comes as Michigan continues to see significant increases in COVID-19 cases each day. On Saturday, the state reported 7,072 new COVID-19 cases and 65 new deaths since Friday. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan has risen to a total 251,813 as of Saturday, including 7,994 total deaths.
Archdiocese of Detroit extends Mass dispensation due to COVID surge
Read full article: Archdiocese of Detroit extends Mass dispensation due to COVID surgeDETROIT – For months, mass at St. Clare Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park has been different in many ways, but still celebrated weekly. Allen Vigneron, extended a blessing. Announced on Friday, the dispensation from the obligation to attend mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation was extended to Ash Wednesday, Feb, 17, 2021. Those who stay at home should keep holy the Lord’s Day by reading scripture or watching mass virtually. You can read the full letter from Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit here.
Michigan high school athletes adapt to COVID policies in preparation for winter season amid rising cases
Read full article: Michigan high school athletes adapt to COVID policies in preparation for winter season amid rising casesGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – As COVID-19 cases rise throughout Michigan, high school sports teams must adapt to new policies and procedures. At Grosse Pointe South, the varsity girl’s basketball team has begun practicing for the winter season. Other high school winter sports are required to wear masks 100 percent of the time, like wrestling and competitive cheerleading. Geoff Kimmerly, a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) says the decision to play winter sports is left to each individual school district. Related: MHSAA confirms winter high school sports in Michigan will start on time
How Detroit’s Wayne County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election
Read full article: How Detroit’s Wayne County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential electionWe’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). Share it with Trust Index📧 Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:
Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe reinstate visitor safety restrictions as COVID cases rise
Read full article: Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe reinstate visitor safety restrictions as COVID cases riseDETROIT – Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe are limiting the visitation of family and friends beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. to protect patients, staff and community as COVID-19 cases in the region and state continue to rise. Related: Beaumont Hospital-Taylor reinstates visitor safety restrictions as COVID cases rise“We’ve had a notable rise in COVID-19 cases in metro Detroit,” said Dr. Nick Gilpin, medical director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology for Beaumont Health. Patients should continue to go to any Beaumont Emergency Department for medical issues that need urgent attention. The local medical leadership at each Beaumont hospital makes the determination about when to implement visitor restrictions. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 3.8 million have recovered in the U.S., with more than 9.9 million cases reported across the country.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools switch to fully virtual learning as COVID cases climb
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Public Schools switch to fully virtual learning as COVID cases climbGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – All students within the Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) are returning to remote learning next week as coronavirus spread worsens among the community. Students receiving special education programs and services will also switch to a virtual instruction on Monday. Superintendent Gary C. Niehaus says that, similarly to other districts, Grosse Pointe schools are facing staffing issues amid rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan, as teachers are forced to quarantine due to coronavirus exposure. Buildings will be open for GPPSS staff to access their classrooms, materials and technology. Click here for a list of COVID-19 cases and their associated schools within the GPPSS community.
High school marching bands adapt to the pandemic
Read full article: High school marching bands adapt to the pandemicMany marching bands had an unusual and less traditional season this year due to the pandemic. Many, if not most high schools decided to have band camp at their high school instead of going away like in past years. Lake Shore High School Marching Shorians (WDIV)The Lake Shore Marching Shorians had to wait to see what was happening to their football team in order to be allowed to have rehearsals for MSBOA festival. Dearborn High School’s Band Director Brian McCloskey said his band also had a home band camp at the end of July and held outdoor rehearsals during August three times a week. Lake Shore High School Marching Shorians (WDIV)“We refuse to back down,” said Band and Choir Director of Riverview Community High School Ian Nicholas.
4Frenzy ‘Coach of the Week’: Grosse Pointe North cheer’s Kristina Kaiser
Read full article: 4Frenzy ‘Coach of the Week’: Grosse Pointe North cheer’s Kristina KaiserKristina Kaiser is the varsity cheer coach at Grosse Pointe North High School. Originally she was asked to be the assistant coach for junior varsity and after ten years, Kaiser became the varsity coach of her beloved alma mater. The GPN cheer team is a competitive cheer team. A winner is not a true winner if they have a bad attitude. Coach Kaiser is clearly a wonderful coach, and we at 4Frenzy were happy to name her Coach of the Week!