First responders awarded for heroic rescue of 3-year-old in Grosse Ile
A group of police officers and firefighters are now being called heroes for saving the life of a three-year-old girl who nearly drowned in a friendโs pool. This week those nine first responders were awarded during a township board meeting.
6 charged in complex decade-long scheme to solicit business from Michigan crash victims
A group of people and businesses in West Bloomfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Clinton Township and several others cities across Metro Detroit have been linked to a complex fraud scheme aimed at soliciting millions of dollarsโ worth of business from Michigan crash victims over the past decade.
Freighter aground on Detroit River now freed
DETROIT โ A freighter that ran aground on the Detroit River has been freed Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard tweeted that the the Harvest Spirit has been refloated and will undergo further inspection. The 500-foot freighter Harvest Spirit, aground in the Detroit River since Wednesday morning, was successfully refloated this afternoon and is safely anchored in U.S. waters while awaiting a thorough inspection. News release: https://t.co/uso2FQQpnp pic.twitter.com/L3X47zJDww โ USCG Great Lakes (@USCGGreatLakes) December 4, 2020Shipping was routed to Detroit Riverโs Amherstburg Channel, east of Bois Blanc Island. The Detroit River is one of the busiest rivers for commercial shipping on the planet.
Freighter runs aground in Detroit River
DETROIT โ A freighter ran aground in the Detroit Riverโs Livingstone Channel at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. Boat traffic is being redirected as crews are working to free the Harvest Spirit, a Canadian vessel built in 2012. The ship was headed toward Thunder Bay in Ontario, just north of Isle Royale in Lake Superior, when it went aground between Grosse Ile and Bois Blanc Island.
Driver rescued after vehicle submerged in Detroit River near Grosse Ile Yacht Club
GROSSE ILE, Mich. โ Grosse Ile police pulled a driver and vehicle from the Detroit River following a crash. The incident happened Friday night on East River Road near the Grosse Ile Yacht Club. He pointed officers to the river where they found the driver and vehicle. Police said the driver was going too fast to make a turn. Thatโs a steep curve so I know it can mislead people sometimes, but never anything like this where people have driven into the water.
'Severe erosionโ to keep Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge closed until fall 2021, maybe later
GROSSE ILE, Mich. โ The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge over the Trenton Channel will remain closed at least until the fall of 2021, officials said Friday. Last week, a routine underwater inspection of the piers supporting the bridge revealed โsevere erosionโ that โmust be repaired before the bridge can be reopened," according to a Wayne County official. A timeline for the repairs is currently being developed, but officials said Friday that the bridge is expected to remain closed until fall 2021, โif not longer.โThe bridge originally closed for repairs in May, and was expected to reopen in December of this year. The bridge, also known as โfree bridge," closed last year in November for emergency repairs to address structural integrity issues, which caused massive backups and delays for frustrated residents. The May 2020 closure was meant to provide more permanent repairs, which the township says are needed to increase the life expectancy of the 90-year-old bridge and to also lift its current weight restrictions.
Cause of boat fire at Ford Yacht Club in Grosse Ile still under investigation
GROSSE ILE, Mich. โ A boat fire at Ford Yacht Club in Grosse Ile is still under investigation. Crews responded to the fire on Wednesday at 6:37 a.m. and found two vessels engulfed in flames in the area designated as F-Dock. The boats were still in the water and crews worked to make sure the fire didnโt continue to grow. Nobody was on the boats and no injuries were reported. READ: More local news coverage
Both boaters missing in Detroit River found
DETROIT โ The bodies of two men who went missing after a boat capsized in the Detroit River near Grosse Ile about 7:30 p.m. Sunday have been found. Robert Chiles, 52, of Grosse Ile, has been identified as one of the missing men. Archdiocese of Detroit mourns pastor, parishionerThe Archdiocese of Detroit released the following statements from Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron and Msgr. I offer my condolences, as well, to the Chiles family,โ Archbishop of Detroit Allen H. Vigneron said. Anne and Most Holy Trinity Parish, both in Detroit, was on the boat when it capsized and was rescued from the water by Good Samaritans nearby.
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Aug. 17, 2020
Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Community gathers as search for two missing boaters continuesA private vigil was held on Monday night for the two men who went missing after a boat capsized in the Detroit River near Grosse Ile on Sunday night around 7:30 p.m.Officials said 14 people were originally onboard the boat when it turned over. Twelve were saved by a boater who saw everything happening.
Vigil held for 2 men missing after boat capsizes in Detroit River
GROSSE ILE, Mich. A private vigil was held on Monday night for the two men who went missing after a boat capsized in the Detroit River near Grosse Ile on Sunday night around 7:30 p.m.Officials said 14 people were originally onboard the boat when it turned over. Robert Chiles, 52, has been identified as one of the missing men. READ: Search continues for 2 missing men after boat capsizes in Detroit River near Grosse IleThe vigil on Monday night was held outside the St. Joseph Parish Center. Hundreds of people attended to honor the lives of the two missing men. He was just the epitome of a wonderful priest.Both men were described as kind men of faith.
US, Canadian authorities search Detroit River for missing people after boat capsizes
GROSSE ILE, Mich. Emergency personnel are searching the Detroit River, just south of Stony Island, after a boat capsized Sunday night. According to authorities, the incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Police said a boater from Ontario witnessed the incident and was able to province assistance to most of the passengers, but two adults have gone missing. Police said at least nine people were onboard, consisting of adults and children. The search included Grosse Ile Police and Fire crews, the Wayne County Marine Division, Canadian Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and the Downriver Dive Team. The status of the victims and their names have not been released by authorities.
Priest, another man presumed dead in Detroit River
GROSSE ILE, Mich. Authorities searched for a priest and another man who were presumed dead after a boat capsized in the Detroit River, police said Monday. The incident occurred Sunday near Grosse Ile, a suburban island between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. It's very unusual for a 39-foot boat to capsize, Grosse Ile police Lt. Kenneth Pelland said. Rooney, 66, a native of Ireland, was pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton, his latest assignment during more than 30 years as a priest. Horrible for the community, Pelland said.
Protesters gather at Trenton City Hall to reject McLouth Steel zoning changes
TRENTON, Mich. Its another chapter of the ongoing battle on what to do with the McLouth Steel Site, Downriver in Trenton. About two dozen people protested outside Trenton City Hall Sunday afternoon voicing their concerns against what they said is a decision that will harm the future of Trenton. RELATED: Defending the EnvironmentMany neighbors said theyre against a proposal recommending the citys waterfront property to industrial use. The former Steel Site is now owned by Crown Enterprises which is a subsidiary of the Moroun Family. Trenton City Council is supposed to vote on the topic Monday night at 7 p.m.
Update: 57-year-old man killed in Grosse Ile plane crash
GROSSE ILE, Mich. โ Police have provided new details following the death of a man after a plane crashed on Grosse Ile Saturday. Officials say at around 4:47 p.m. an airplane crashed in a residential neighborhood in the 27000 block of Loma Circle. Police say the pilot, 57-year-old Jeffrey Dean Oliver of Lincoln Park, was ejected from the plane. Officials are investigating whether his death was caused by injuries sustained during the crash or a medical condition that may have occurred during the flight. Officials described the plane as a โGolden Circle Air T-Bird Tandem TBT-06 with fixed wings that falls within the experimental airworthiness class.โThe FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Pilot killed in plane crash on Grosse Ile
GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A man was killed Saturday in a plane crash on the south side of Grosse Ile. UPDATE: Man killed in place crash identified as 57-year-old from Lincoln ParkHe was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, where he died. He was flying an experimental ultralight plane and witnesses said the plane clipped a tree and crashed in the woods behind a neighborhood. He was the only person on board. The FAA and NTSB is investigating.
Drunken 71-year-old man clocked driving 104 mph in a 30 mph zone in Wyandotte
WYANDOTTE, Mich. โ Wyandotte police clocked a man driving 104 mph in a 30 mph zone April 13. An officer stopped the man on on Biddle Avenue, near Plum Street, around 8 p.m.Police said the officer smelled alcohol coming from the 71-year-old Grosse Ile manโs vehicle. The man told the officer he had two drinks. The man failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. The man blew .12 and .13 on a breathalyzer test during booking, police said.
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close this summer for repairs
GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge, officially called the Wayne County Bridge, over the Trenton Channel is scheduled to close on or after May 1 for repairs. Once it is closed, the bridge may not reopen until October 2020, according to Grosse Ile Township officials. At the time, the county said the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge will have to undergo extensive rehabilitation work during the 2020 construction season. The design for Phase II has been completed and rehabilitation work is being bid out. The Grosse Ile Toll Bridge remains open at the north end of the island.
Construction on Grosse Ile bridge creates commuting problems, delays for residents
GROSSE ILE, Mich. โ Progress is being made in Grosse Ile where construction crews are working around the clock on a bridge that was closed by Wayne County. Crews started to repair the bridge on Grosse Ile using heavy duty equipment. Beverly Watts, director of the Wayne County Department of Public Services said she had no choice. The closure forced people living on Grosse Ile to use the toll bridge as the only way to enter and exit the area. RELATED: Drivers line up for miles to get on Grosse Ile after bridge closed for repairsMeanwhile Watts said she would rather be safe than sorry.
Drivers line up for miles to get on Grosse Ile after bridge closed for repairs
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Drivers have been lined up for miles outside the Grosse Ile toll bridge because the other bridge has been shut down since Wednesday for maintenance and repairs. I work 10 hours a day and then I drive three hours home.The heavy traffic stretched for miles Friday night. A recent inspection on the main Grosse Ile bridge showed it needs major repairs. Wayne County was proactive. Watts said officials expect an updated inspection of the bridge that will let them know how to move forward with construction.
Bridge closure leads to traffic mess around Grosse Ile
The Grosse Ile swing bridge over the Trenton Channel closed Wednesday night and is expected to remain closed until further notice for maintenance and repairs. READ: Grosse Ile swing bridge closing temporarily for maintenance, repairsThat closure lead to a massive traffic mess around Grosse Ile Thursday night. Traffic to get on a private toll bridge was the only option for many and traffic was backed up for miles. Some drivers struck in the traffic said it was going to take two hours for them to get home. Drivers are urged to use West Jefferson and Grosse Ile Parkway as detours.
Grosse Ile swing bridge closing temporarily for maintenance, repairs
The Grosse Ile swing bridge over the Trenton Channel closed Wednesday night. Its expected to remain closed until further notice for maintenance and repairs. Drivers are urged to use West Jefferson and Grosse Ile Parkway as detours. Those who frequently cross the bridge are warned to plan for extra travel time.
Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 4, 2019
DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at 11:Bomb threatsA man is in custody after nine Royal Oak churches received bomb threats Friday. Should deer cull return to Grosse Ile? A growing deer population is leading to controversy in Grosse Ile. Uniquely Detroit: Slasher DaveA local musician's music is heavily influenced by the horror films he grew up loving. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
Body of missing 51-year-old woman found in Detroit River near homeThe body of a missing 51-year-old woman has been found in the Detroit River near her Grosse Ile home, police said. Body of missing 51-year-old woman found in Detroit River near Grosse Ile homeWATCH Local 4 News at 114 fast factsDetroit police are looking for a man accused of stabbing a woman to death. LEARN MOREThanksgiving paradeThe Detroit Youth Choir and former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer will serve as this year's America's Thanksgiving Day Parade Grand Marshals. READ MOREDearborn murderA man has been charged with murder after a Taylor mother was found dead in a Dearborn field. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
Body of missing 51-year-old woman found in Detroit River near homeThe body of a missing 51-year-old woman has been found in the Detroit River near her Grosse Ile home, police said. Body of missing 51-year-old woman found in Detroit River near Grosse Ile homeWATCH Local 4 News at 114 fast factsDetroit police are looking for a man accused of stabbing a woman to death. LEARN MOREThanksgiving paradeThe Detroit Youth Choir and former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer will serve as this year's America's Thanksgiving Day Parade Grand Marshals. READ MOREDearborn murderA man has been charged with murder after a Taylor mother was found dead in a Dearborn field. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.