GROSSE POINTE FARMS

Photo by Renee LanduytAmber Hazelton is the Farms’ first new fire specialist in two decades. Unique among the five Pointes, the Farms employs four dedicated fire specialists, who are responsible for the operation of the fire engine at each emergency. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Name the type of first responder and Amber Hazelton has been

GROSSE POINTE FARMS -- Steve Benard was pleading his case on Tuesday night. As head coach of the Grosse Pointe South boys basketball team, Benard knew the shooting performance his team had against Roseville was not indicative of what his players are capable of.

Photo by Renee LanduytAfter two decades at the helm of Farms’ fire engines, Fire Specialist Sundee Harland retired Dec. 31. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Sundee Harland was hired into the Farms as a fire specialist in August 2002, she made history as the city’s first female firefighter. Although not a big fan of pomp

Bridget Doyle Jenny Walker of Grosse Pointe Woods graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions in summer 2022. *** Peyton Grieser, a 2022 graduate of Grosse Pointe South High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at Xavier University for the fall semester.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Around 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, a resident in the 200 block of Kercheval was awoken by a loud noise and found her power was out. Shortly after, she saw a man with reflective pants in her backyard and called public safety. Officers then discovered the suspect had broken the home’s

Photo by Renee LanduytFarms Mayor Louis Theros and his wife, Patti, enjoy a game of Putt-Putt during last year’s Pier Park Winterfest. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Returning for its second year post-pandemic, the annual Pier Park Winterfest is noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 14, and will feature a petting farm, ice sculptures on display,

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has filed four felony charges against Grosse Pointe Farms attorney David Sutherland — former trustee, legal counsel and advisor to The Gretchen C. Valade Irrevocable Living Trust — which joins a complaint already making its way through Wayne County Probate Court and alleging Sutherland had diverted

Grosse Pointe Farms Attorney David P. Sutherland was arraigned on charges of embezzling millions of dollars from Carhartt heiress Gretchen Carhartt Valade.

Dr. Kenneth J. Steketee Dr. Kenneth J. Steketee, 98, of Grosse Pointe Farms, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Ken was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Holland, Mich., to C. Neal and Cornelia (nee Van Tongeren) Steketee. Ken married his beloved Carolyn Jean Jeffrey on June 11, 1949; she predeceased him Feb. 9, 2022. He attended

Members of the Detroit community have been coming together all week to mourn to death of the city’s “Angel of Jazz.”

Gretchen Valade, granddaughter of the founder of Carharrt Inc., has died at the age of 97, Wayne State University announced on Thursday.

Photo by Ken Cendrowski A moody and foggy morning Monday, Jan. 2, did not stop golden retriever, Luna, and her friend Raina, a Basenji/Labrador mix (also known as a “Labrasenji”), from convincing their owner, Ken Cendrowski of Grosse Pointe Farms, to take them for a walk along Lakeshore near Pier Park on a warmer-than-usual winter’s

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Yet again, the Farms received an unmodified audit opinion for the year ending June 30, 2022, meaning its statements are all in compliance with the rules and regulations. “Overall, the audit went very well,” said Bill Brickey, CPA, with Plante Moran. “The city continues to do an outstanding job managing the

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Beyond spending the majority of the year on its ongoing master plan update, the Farms tackled emergency Lakeshore seawall repairs, struggled through repeated delays on Fisher Road construction and welcomed new K-9 Officer Rocco. It also began exploring the creation of a historic district at Kercheval and Fisher, and saw the

Photo by Renee LanduytThis year’s Fisher Road project, which only just recently wrapped up, saw continued delays much to the dismay of residents. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While the Farm’s 2023 road construction program still is being developed, major roads likely to be included are a significant stretch of Kercheval and the remainder of Ridge

Photo by Renee LanduytFollowing delays in concrete supply, Fisher Road construction has wrapped up — aside from driveway approach work, which was pushed until the spring — and the street reopened last week. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — This year’s long-awaited reconstruction of Fisher Road has seen a number of delays, the grand finale of which

John M. Chase Jr. John M. Chase Jr., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Grosse Pointe Farms. John graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1950. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree in 1957. John was an avid supporter of the University of Michigan where he

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Garnering turnout from 70.18 percent of registered voters in Grosse Pointe Farms, the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election saw participation skyrocket from the 34.22 percent of Farms voters who took part in the August primary. Flipping the recent trend of absentee voting outnumbering those voting in person on Election Day in the

Courtesy imageThe red dots outline the historic district boundaries along Kercheval between Fisher and McMillan. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Beverly Road Historic District in Grosse Pointe Farms was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. If property owners on The Hill have anything to say about it, it may soon be

Timothy D. Scanlon Timothy D. Scanlon of Grosse Pointe Farms died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was 76. Timothy was born July 1, 1946, at Cottage Hospital in Grosse Pointe Farms, to Rexford and Gertrude (nee Timmins) Scanlon. He received his education at St. Ambrose School in Grosse Pointe Park and upon

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Brian and Christine McNanney at 27 Whitcomb paid the price for their beautification award. “This year we learned that there is poison ivy in Grosse Pointe,” the former said during the 34th annual Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Awards last Tuesday. Their home — built in 1957, completely redone in the last

Carol Anne Cobane Carol Anne Cobane, 91, of Grosse Pointe Farms, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Carol was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Detroit, to John and Irene Lawson Cobane. She worked at Cobane Corp., in St. Clair Shores until she was 80 years old. She volunteered at Harper Hospital Auxiliary

photo By Renee LanduytBase repairs on Fisher Road are planned for this week, with the project wrapping up Thursday, Oct. 27. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While the dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, all ongoing road construction in the Farms is on track to be completed by

A man suspected of stealing from residents in Grosse Pointe Farms was caught by police while in possession of multiple electronic devices, charges, and one bottle of beer.

Courtesy photosA rendering of the new playscape coming to Pier Park. Playtime at Pier Park is set to become an even better adventure after the Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation and the city of Grosse Pointe Farms revamp the park’s play area this month. Highlights of the new structure, being built by Penchura LLC, include an

Courtesy image As part of the public engagement report, this word cloud was generated using responses to the question, “What is one change that you believe would improve the quality of life in Grosse Pointe Farms?” GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The results are in and Farms residents have identified parks and recreation, neighborhood character, additional

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle holds a special place in many hearts. It sits on 13 acres and is home to a collection of exotic plants, a formal perennial garden, seasonal floral beds, a lily pond garden, five sections of flora — and one much beloved feline. The conservatory, designed by Albert

The Grosse Pointe Artists Association’s “Lost and Found” exhibition is in its final three days in the GPAA gallery at The War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. The exhibition is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 1, and Sept. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. For the

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — With a final report on the entirety of the Farms master plan public engagement process anticipated to go live at gpfmasterplan2022.com by the end of the week, its comment map and survey closed to responses in early August. Alongside the major focuses — what should be done at the Mack and

To the Editor: I have lived in Grosse Pointe Farms for 20 years and currently in Grosse Pointe Park for 34 years and have been a longtime subscriber to the Grosse Pointe News. I have followed the paper and the course of its content during the ownership of four different publishers dating back to Butch

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While more Grosse Pointe Farms residents voted absentee than otherwise in Tuesday’s election, as is the ongoing trend, a decent amount still took the old-fashioned way: venturing out to the polls. Of the 34.22 percent of registered Farms voters who exercised their right in the primary, 1,821 did so via absentee

PHOTO COURTESY OF LILY MORGANGrosse Pointe Farms-City Little League’s 12U teammates and coaches celebrate their state title under the scoreboard in Grand Rapids. To win a state championship at any age in Little League is a major accomplishment, but for a league to do it on the same day, twice? Well, that’s just extra nice.

Ethan Murphy The St. Paul Educational Trust recently awarded scholarships to four students from St. Paul on the Lake Parish for outstanding academic performance. Students were invited to apply for the scholarships during an open application process that took place January through March. The 2022-2023 winners include: * Monsignor Francis X. Canfield Scholarship — Awarded

Cassidy Kline Cassidy Kline and Chloe Kline of Grosse Pointe Park and Wilson Moin of Grosse Pointe Woods were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at The University of Alabama. *** Wilson Moin The following Miami University students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester: Garrett Finley and Regan

Courtesy photoJust south of Pier Park, this seawall site holds the title of the top priority for repair, which is intended to be completed this summer. GROSSE POINTE FARMS AND SHORES — With the repair of 13 priority Lakeshore seawall sites set to soon commence off the back of $750,000 in state funding earmarked last

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two weeks remain for Farms residents to take part in online engagement activities, which are gleaning public opinion to inform a draft of the city’s 2022 master plan update. A comment map where participants can leave ideas, likes and dislikes regarding the city already has gathered more than 100 comments, with

Photo courtesy of Leslie WagnerMultiple squad cars and fire trucks were on scene at the U.S. Postal Service on Mack in Grosse Pointe Farms after a vehicle crashed into the building the morning of July 9. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Despite bricks flying as though there was an explosion and shelving units crashing to the

A Michigan man who was told to stop chartering his 39-foot boat because he didn’t have any licenses to do so lied to the Coast Guard before eventually needing to be towed back to land when his boat caught fire in the middle of a lake, authorities said.

A vehicle struck a postal building on Detroit’s east side on Saturday morning.

Michael Mrsan The following Miami University students were named to the President’s List for the spring semester: Betsy Oliver of Grosse Pointe Farms, Casey Jackowski of the City of Grosse Pointe, Michael Mrsan of Grosse Pointe Woods and Katherine Gebeck of Grosse Pointe Farms. *** Joelle Reich Joelle Reich and Cameron Kaess of the City

Photo by Renee LanduytCharity Vanover’s husband, Shelby Township Officer David Nelson, pins her badge. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The newest public safety officer in Grosse Pointe Farms is no stranger to policing or the Pointes. Charity Vanover served as a Detroit officer five years before an on-duty car accident left her with a shoulder injury

Photos by Renee LanduytGeorgie LeDuc, Kit Greening holding a photo of Anne Thomas, Linda Solterisch, Liz Hardwick, Judy Long, Kay Burt-Willson, Pat Wilson, Pat Eatherly, Marlene Harle and Lynn Detwiler. The Fox Creek Questers Chapter 216, which formed in 1965, recently created a project to install a plaque on The Hill that shares the history

Photo by Renee LanduytCafe Nini has long offered outdoor dining on the sidewalk. Soon, it will expand to a dining platform in the single parking space in front of 98 Kercheval. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Last summer saw the approvals and additions of on-street dining platforms in front of Pointe restaurants in response to the

Courtesy photo A big thank-you to everyone who participated in our second annual Grosse Pointe News Inshore Fishing Classic, which ended June 23, including Patricia Kolojeski of Grosse Pointe Farms, above, who caught this beauty at Pier Park. Contest winners are reminded to visit the Grosse Pointe News to reel in their prizes.

Photos courtesy of the Grosse Pointe Historical Society A view of Lake St. Clair from the grounds of The Grosse Pointe Academy. The Grosse Pointe Historical Society will host its first official gathering since 2019, celebrating the history of Lake St. Clair during its summer fundraiser, “Le Nom du Lac,” from 6 to 10 p.m.

Courtesy photoThis Lakeshore seawall site, deemed most in need of repair due to vehicle safety concerns, is located just south of Pier Park. GROSSE POINTE FARMS AND SHORES — With $750,000 in funding earmarked for the Lakeshore seawall project as a line item in the state’s fiscal year 2022 budget, Farms city officials are taking

Courtesy photoThe yellow ducky race during Regatta Weekend is always a fan favorite. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While fireworks won’t be a part of this year’s 2022 Regatta and Fourth of July celebration in the Farms, the weekend promises more activities than ever before as it returns for the first time since the pandemic began.

Photo by Renee LanduytNew signage for Henry Ford Medical Center — Grosse Pointe is set to be unveiled this fall. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In 2019, Henry Ford Medical Center — Cottage, known as Cottage Hospital at its inception, celebrated its hundred-year anniversary. This summer it will align with Henry Ford Medical Center — Pierson

Photo by Renee LanduytPlans may see the Farms permanently place multiple precinct polling places at Grosse Pointe South High School. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Dotting its i’s and crossing its t’s, the Farms is catching up with state law via an ordinance amendment that now allows polling places to be located outside precinct boundaries. The

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI – Police are investigating a several vehicle thefts in Grosse Pointe Farms. According to police, several Chevrolet Malibu and Impala had windows broken out, and in some cases, steering wheels and columns were stolen overnight.

Thieves in Grosse Pointe Farms have been breaking into specific types of cars to steal parts, officials said.

There is a neighborhood crime alert Tuesday (May 31) night in Grosse Pointe Farms, with police asking for help to find those responsible for targeting cars in the area.

Photo by Renee LanduytValentina Elezaj is ready for customers at the Pier Houz concession stand at Pier Park. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Seemingly against all odds, the concession stand at Pier Park will open Memorial weekend. With the prior concessionaire moving out of state and no applications to run the stand submitted to the city

Courtesy photosFrom left, DPW employees Jeff Chauvin, Tony Dewalls and Dan Berinde, Beautification Advisory Commission Chair Sierra Donaven and DPW Superintendent Thomas Joy. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In what is becoming an annual tradition, members of the Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Advisory Commission, city administration and public works employees gathered outside the department of public

Courtesy photoOfficer Bryan Orlowski, left, and Farms Director of Public Safety John Hutchins at the swearing-in ceremony Monday, April 25. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After a 10-year career with the Utica Police Department, Public Safety Officer Bryan Orlowski started as the newest member of the Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department last Monday. Orlowski’s professional

Courtesy photoThe House on the Hill, 205 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms, was selected as the Junior League of Detroit’s 2022 Designers’ Show House. The Junior League of Detroit recently announced a new location for its 2022 Designers’ Show House: The Distinctive House on the Hill, located at 205 Lakeshore in Grosse Pointe Farms. This home

Courtesy imageThe new play structure is set to be constructed after Labor Day and is estimated to take two weeks. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Through a $150,000 partnership with the Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation, the Farms will be constructing a new and improved play structure at the entrance of Pier Park come fall. “The playground

The 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.

Photo by Renee LanduytFrom left, City Manager Shane Reeside, Director of Public Safety John Hutchins, Officer Tim Harris with K-9 partner Duke, Officer Richard Rosati, Mayor Pro Tem John Gillooly and Deputy Director Andy Rogers. GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Highlighted at a meeting that is looked forward to all year, Mayor Pro Tem John Gillooly

Keersten Kassab got an email from St. Paul Catholic School which was termed an invitation not to return. While, technically, her daughter has not been expelled -- the letter achieves the same end.

Keersten Kassab got an email from St. Paul Catholic School which is termed an invitation not to return. While, technically, her daughter has not been expelled -- the letter achieves the same end.

Grosse Pointe Farms police are searching for a man who broke into three senior living apartments last week.

It was Jan. 12, 2010 when a local mother disappeared after leaving an evening church service.

A Michigan native was sworn in as the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO this month.

Christmas won’t be the same this year for a Grosse Pointe Farms family who found out that their Christmas ornaments were missing when they started decorating their tree.

Students from five different schools around Wayne County have been charged for making threats in the wake of last week's deadly Oxford High School shooting.

Beginning 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.

Track live election results for Grosse Pointe Farms in the 2021 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms was the backdrop for a ceremony that honored those with ties to Michigan.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re checking out the Bronze Door bar and restaurant off of Kercheval Ave in Grosse Pointe Farms.

All of Wednesday’s patient appointments are being rescheduled to other Henry Ford locations.

The decision by the Grosse Pointe Public Schools to start the school year with masks optional has parents divided.

A summer flood in southeastern Michigan ruined basements in thousands of homes.

Election results for Grosse Pointe Farms races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021.

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s Patriot Theater never officially reopened since the pandemic started in March of 2020.

It’s been less than a month since Dateline Detroit focused on the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain and the family said people unwilling to talk in the past are starting to come forward.

It’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.

In 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 FARMS, Mich. – The Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department is investigating a home invasion that happened in the 400 block of Barclay Road at around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police say residents of the home were sleeping when the burglar broke in and took items. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone in the area who might have witnessed a strange vehicle or doorbell camera footage among other suspicious activity to call police at 313-885-2100.

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Was the 55-year-old’s death a suicide or the work of something more sinister?

Scott Burnstein, crime reporter and historianThe family of JoAnn Matouk Romain says it will never give up on finding out what happened to her. Burnstein, an investigative reporter who typically covers mob hits, said the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain captured his curiosity. A FBI spokesperson would only say “they would not confirm or deny a meeting with JoAnn Matouk Romain occurred.”The case into Matouk Romain’s death remains open. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

Scott Burnstein, crime reporter and historianThe family of JoAnn Matouk Romain says it will never give up on finding out what happened to her. Burnstein, an investigative reporter who typically covers mob hits, said the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain captured his curiosity. A FBI spokesperson would only say “they would not confirm or deny a meeting with JoAnn Matouk Romain occurred.”The case into Matouk Romain’s death remains open. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

On Jan. 12, 2010, Grosse Pointe Farms police reported Matouk Romain walked out of her evening church service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church on Lake Shore Road, then walked across the street right into Lake St. Clair and killed herself. It is a mystery that has haunted Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods for more than a decade: What happened to mother of three JoAnn Matouk Romain? On Jan. 12, 2010, Grosse Pointe Farms police reported Matouk Romain walked out of her evening church service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church on Lake Shore Road, then walked across the street right into Lake St. Clair and killed herself. Here’s some Insider info from Karen Drew on producing the series and why she took on this story:Karen Drew and photographer John Pompeo. I have to admit, I have never reported on a story with so many twists and turns as the death of Joann Matouk Romain.

Matouk Romain had been living with her daughters on Morningside Drive at the time. That is when Columbo said the investigation into the disappearance of JoAnn Matouk Romain began. Burnstein, who mainly works on stories and investigations that involve organized crime mob hits, said the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain sparked his curiosity. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

Matouk Romain’s family doesn’t believe she committed suicide; her children believe something more sinister happened to the mom of three. The first is the idea JoAnn Matouk Romain walked to her death. JoAnn Matouk Romain's ripped purse. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

She didn’t know what, she just knew something was going to happen.” Michelle Romain, JoAnn Matouk Romain's daughterTen years and counting and the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain remains a mystery. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. The family said Matouk Romain shared her fears of her cousin Tim Matouk to others as well. Full Screen 1 / 11 These are images of the area outside St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church where JoAnn Matouk Romain went missing Jan. 12, 2010. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

Kellie Romain, JoAnn Matouk Romain's daughterIt is a mystery that has haunted Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods for more than a decade: What happened to mother of three JoAnn Matouk Romain? Then there was the word Matouk Romain was paranoid and depressed, and the public seemed to be satisfied with the explanation she committed suicide. JoAnn’s life in Grosse Pointe WoodsJoAnn Matouk Romain was born and raised in Grosse Pointe Woods in her childhood home on Anita Street. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

“And said, you know, ‘If something ever happens to me, look at him,’” Kellie Romain said. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:A local mother reportedly walks into the icy water of Lake St. Clair and kills herself. Some claim JoAnn Matouk Romain was paranoid, but was she? “You say I’m being followed and all of a sudden she’s missing,” said Kellie Romain. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – There is a new, surprising development in the investigation into the 2010 death of a Grosse Pointe Woods woman. According to documents filed in federal court, attorneys representing the family of JoAnn Matouk Ramain revealed a new witness has come forward. The witness, Paul Hawk, has sworn under oath that he saw Timothy Matouk with JoAnn near the water the night she went missing. JoAnn Matouk Romain was last seen Jan. 12, 2010, at a prayer service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. Timothy Matouk is JoAnn's cousin.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – A popular haunted house in Grosse Pointe Farms was hit with a double whammy this year -- in addition to coronavirus complicating things, a summer storm did serious damage to the property. Just not the ones they got early this summer when a storm blew through, uprooted a tree and sent it it crashing in the Williams' house and the attractions for this year’s Haunted Garage. Each year the proceeds from the garage go to Grosse Pointe schools, where Williams was a gym teacher. Williams didn’t want to give away the plans for next year other than he’ll have a big new attraction coming for 2021. More information can be found on the Haunted Garage Production website here.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Friday marks 19 years since the coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center buildings in New York City on September 11, 2001. READ: Nearly 2 decades later, experts are still working to identify remains of 9/11 victimsA memorial service was held in Wayne County to pay respect to Michigan residents who were killed in the attacks. It was held at the War Memorial, a home donated by the Alger family back in the 1940′s. David Alger was a Mutual Fund Manager who died 19 years ago in his office at the World Trade Center. At the memorial service they read the names of the 19 Michigan residents who died.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – A small group gathered Friday morning in Grosse Pointe Farms to pay respect to Michiganders lost in 9/11. It happened at The War Memorial, a home donated by the Alger family back in the 1940′s. David Alger was a Mutual Fund Manager who died 19 years ago in his office at the World Trace Center. The War Memorial is a moving setting for the observance, with the veteran’s garden, a large American flag flown at half-staff and Lake St. Clair lapping at the sea wall. “And as a patriotic, cultural community leader, The War Memorial is committed to those moments in time where we can bring people together and to really think about our past as we think about our future," War Memorial President Charles Burke said.

A small group gathered at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms to pay respect to Michiganders lost. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. Dozens of parents gathered Sunday to protest the Grosse Pointe Public School systems back-to-school plan. The district made the decision to have all students start with remote learning. While parents of Detroit students have protested against in-person school classes, Grosse Pointe parents rallied for the opposite. Grosse Pointe school officials said theyre planning to get back into the classroom when its safe, but that wasnt good enough for parents. While they noted what some parents wanted ultimately, the district said they just didnt feel it was safe to return to class.

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. Another Michigan school district has decided to begin the upcoming school year entirely online amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grosse Pointe Public School System Superintendent Gary Niehaus announced Friday that the district will start the school year with remote learning only, with a plan to gradually reintroduce students to in-person learning. Officials say a task force developed plans for in-person learning, virtual learning and a hybrid of both options -- which has been required by Michigan Gov. Niehaus said Friday that the districts intention is to transition to a hybrid or traditional in-person learning model, but only once it is safe to do so amid the pandemic. As the district moves to begin the school year fully online, officials say staff will still have access to child care, school buildings and learning materials.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. Police are searching for a missing 89-year-old man with dementia named Samuel Radulovich. According to authorities, Radulovich was last seen Sunday at about 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Kercheval Avenue and Muir Road. Radulovich is 5 feet, 9 inches tall with white hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, a navy blue shirt, hospital pants and possibly a watch. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department at 313-885-2100.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. A symbol of hate was discovered on the campus of Grosse Pointe South High School on Tuesday night. The Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) issued a statement Wednesday saying a construction company working on the school grounds conducted a safety walkthrough at the school on Tuesday night and found a noose in one of the rooms. Officials say the school campus is currently a construction site and no students or staff have been allowed on site for the past three weeks. Officials say Turner Construction met with its contractors again Wednesday morning to reiterate the importance of a safe and accepting workplace. GPPSS officials say the district is participating in a full investigation of the incident.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. Severe storms marched across Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, bringing down trees, power lines, damaging homes and leaving thousands without power. READ: Severe storms wreak havoc across Southeast Michigan, leaving thousands without powerIn Grosse Pointe Woods there were seven fires and dozens of wires that had been knocked down because of the storms. At one home, a 100-year-old tree fell and basically caved in the roof of a home. On Thursday morning, the sound from thunder and sirens were replaced by the sound of roaring chainsaws and wood chippers. In some areas wires are still down and thousands are still without power.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Attempted carjackingA couple stopped for gas in Grosse Pointe Farms Wednesday night when a witness said a man tried to carjack them. It happened at a Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Farms border. A witnesses said they heard a woman screaming at 8:30 p.m. shortly after a Buick Enclave pulled up to pump No. The man filling up in front of it said he turned around and a man was inside the SUV and the mans wife was inside.