On the heels of wildly successful seasons for coed unified varsity basketball teams from Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South, it’s time to recognize some outstanding athletes from each program. For the first time since the inception of the Athlete of the Week feature, the Grosse Pointe News is putting a new twist on things by profiling not just […]
2023-03-02
BoE hires outside counsel
FREETHE GROSSE POINTES — A two-month process came to a close as the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education voted to hire independent legal counsel at its meeting Monday, Feb. 27. Discussion on the matter began at the board’s organizational meeting Jan. 4, when Treasurer Sean Cotton introduced a motion to pursue outside counsel with whom the board […]
Ice storm pulls power move on Pointes
FREETHE GROSSE POINTES — With local radio stations preemptively warning travel would be “nearly impossible” during last Wednesday’s ice storm, the end result was more than 2,600 downed power lines left in its wake, which contributed to outages scattered throughout the Pointes. A half inch of ice accumulation can add 500 pounds to the span of a power line, according […]
Henry Ford ENT is first back after fire
Medical center to fully reopen later this yearGROSSE POINTE FARMS — Although its Kercheval entrance remains closed for ongoing construction, portions of what formerly was known as Pierson Clinic — renamed last year as the south building of Henry Ford Medical Center—Grosse Pointe — are beginning to reopen following a fire on the third-floor decks in August 2021, which caused smoke and water damage throughout the building. […]
Narduzzi is 2022 officer of the year
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE — After his first full year serving with the department, Detective Mike Narduzzi was named the City of Grosse Pointe’s 2022 officer of the year. “I’m very honored that they chose me for that, but we did a lot of good work here and it couldn’t have been done without teamwork,” Narduzzi said. “Everybody contributed and […]
Public safety officers honored
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Six members of the public safety department were recognized for their actions in a variety of situations during 2022 at city council’s meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21. “This is one of the best parts of the job,” Public Safety Director Ken Werenski said. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the department to the council and community. This is […]
Blue Devils win 25th straight MAC Red title, Norsemen take second place in MAC White
FREETradition says that silver marks a 25-year milestone, but for the Grosse Pointe South boys varsity swim and dive team, it’s an achievement that is covered in pure blue and gold. On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Blue Devils captured the MAC Red league championship for the 25th consecutive year, an accomplishment that resides in rarified air, not just within the […]
Stepping up: Park teen spearheading sneaker collection
FREEWhen Urania Meyers was in middle school, she volunteered to make sandwiches through Motor City Mitten Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless by providing meals, clothing and blankets, as well as other items and services. She provided that kindness in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, making 400 sandwiches to feed the homeless — and feeling the immediate […]
Athletes of the Week
FREEOn the heels of wildly successful seasons for coed unified varsity basketball teams from Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South, it’s time to recognize some outstanding athletes from each program. For the first time since the inception of the Athlete of the Week feature, the Grosse Pointe News is putting a new twist on things by profiling not just […]
Winter comfort, courtesy of Mombeau’s Table
FREEThis week, I’m sharing the ultimate recipe for Shepherd’s Pie. I’m not sure I know too many people who don’t absolutely love this dish. You just can’t go wrong with a really hearty meat and potatoes dish. And, the best part is there is no fork needed. It’s just spoonfuls of delicious, home cooked food. The gravy is rich and […]