Courtesy photoBlack mast arms, like the one pictured, will replace traffic signals at the intersection. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When Wayne County approached Grosse Pointe Woods and asked if there were any joint projects the city may want to work on, city officials jumped at the opportunity to enhance one of its most dangerous intersections:
grossepointenews.comCarl Edward Berger Carl Edward Berger, 93, of Grosse Pointe Woods, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022. Born March 10, 1929, in Detroit, Carl was a graduate of St. John Berchmans School and De La Salle Collegiate High School, and went on to earn a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Detroit Mercy.
grossepointenews.comArthur Wilhelm Arthur Wilhelm, 87, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Ascension St. John Hospital. He was born April 7, 1935, in Detroit, to Max and Rose (nee Debrowski) Wilhelm, both now deceased. Arthur trained as a die designer, first working at Wilhelm Engineering and ending his career at General
grossepointenews.comPhoto by Renee LanduytThe 47th annual flower sale takes place May 6-7, in front of city hall. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Grosse Pointe Woods Beautification Advisory Commission presents its 47th annual flower sale Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center. The
grossepointenews.comThe plans for the tot lot at Chene-Trombly Park include engaging educational panels, playground equipment, fossil digs and log crawl tunnels. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After initial plans for Chene-Trombly Park’s renovation were discussed at a committee of the whole meeting in October 2021, the Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation has taken on the task of
grossepointenews.comPhoto by Renee LanduytJeanne Kowalske, Christie Scoggin and Rick Brown hold their certificates for the trees they dedicated for their loved ones. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods community gathered Wednesday, April 6, for an evening of memorializing loved ones through the dedication of six trees to be planted throughout the community. The
grossepointenews.comPhoto by Renee LanduytTwo Colorado blue spruce pines, riddled with disease, were approved for removal by city council at a meeting Monday. They will be replaced by two 12- to 14-foot Norway spruce pines. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — As residents drive up and down Mack, they’ll notice two Colorado blue spruce pine trees gracing the
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS — Approved at a city council meeting Monday, March 21, Grosse Pointe Woods residents soon will be able to return all Grosse Pointe Public Library books via a dropbox to be installed at the city’s municipal center. “Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Park have already put boxes at their municipal sites,”
grossepointenews.comNate Stiyer, a Grosse Pointe South High School graduate and freshman at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, was named to the College of Engineering fall 2021 Dean’s Honor List. *** Adrian Martinelli of Grosse Pointe Farms was named to the 2021 fall Dean’s List at Endicott College. Martinelli plays on the men’s ice hockey team. *** Audrey Leo of the […]
grossepointenews.comFrank David Bradley, 85, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Grosse Pointe Woods. He was born June 22, 1936, in Detroit, to Joseph and Francis (nee Rakowsky) Bradley, both now deceased. Frank married Ann Rahaim on Sept. 13, 1964. He was employed as a specifications analyst for Chrysler Corp., and retired after 34 years of devoted service. He will be […]
grossepointenews.comThe third annual Team Jake toy drive took off Dec. 31, and was expected to last until Jan. 20; however, the drive was extended until Feb. 6, to accommodate the outpouring of community support, said Amy Pennar, of Grosse Pointe Woods. The toy drive took place in honor of her son, Jake Pennar, who at age 9 lost his battle […]
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS — Five days after two English bulldogs, Luna and Oreo, were stolen from their Grosse Pointe Woods front lawn in the 2000 block of Stanhope Friday, Feb. 4, they were reunited with their family of six, bringing the Hamilton household back to a full occupancy of eight. “My babies are back!” Melissa Hamilton, owner of the dogs, […]
grossepointenews.comWith its third location opening at 20871 Mack in Grosse Pointe Woods in December 2021, the owners of Estia Greek Street Food are spreading the love of their childhood food favorites with a hint of more modern elements. “‘Estia’ means ‘hearth,’” owner Nina Rochelle said. “Back in the ancient times, the hearth was the center of the home where people […]
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS — Following the resignation of former Grosse Pointe Woods City Clerk Lisa Hathaway, the city has announced the beginning of its search to fill the position, something it hasn’t had to do in more than 25 years. Hathaway’s resignation comes after a motion was made by Councilman Todd McConnaghy at a council meeting Monday, Dec. 20, to […]
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two English bulldogs, each just six months old, were reported missing from their home in the 2000 block of Stanhope Saturday, Feb. 5. According to the police report, owner Melissa Hamilton believed the dogs, named Luna and Oreo, were inside the Stanhope home when she left around 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Six hours later, she […]
grossepointenews.comThe following students recently earned degrees from Miami University: McKenna McGraw, Halle Mogk and Andrew Sharp of Grosse Pointe Park; Caroline Calcaterra, Patrick Bourke and Charlie Yoo of the City of Grosse Pointe; Brandon Johnston of Grosse Pointe Shores; Michael Lesha of Grosse Pointe Woods; and Carmella Bate, Angelo Pendolino and Ellie Birgbauer of Grosse Pointe Farms. *** Matthew Orsi, […]
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS, SHORES — T-Mobile, the official partner of Little League, launched a program in partnership with GoDog Sports that allows select Little Leagues nationwide to livestream games free of charge. With Woods council approval Monday, Jan. 24, the Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores Little League became one of these select leagues — and the first in Michigan — that will […]
grossepointenews.comGROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods residents took to Facebook asking if calling the non-emergency public safety line was even an option anymore. After calling the (313) 343-2400 number, they said, they were met with no response. Unfortunately, this is the case due to a shortage of dispatch workers, with low wages making it difficult to recruit new talent. […]
grossepointenews.comRegina Coeli Stormes (nee Bartoszewicz), 58, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in St. Clair Shores. Regina was born May 17, 1963, in Detroit, to Dr. Leonard and Joan Bartoszewicz, both now deceased. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1985, then worked as a sales representative for Xerox and EDS. She later became […]
grossepointenews.comServing up sauteed rice dishes, curries packed with flavor, and marinated chicken that’s been deliciously char-grilled is basically a family tradition for Syed Mutaher. Michelle Oliver takes us to Dine in the D at the family-owned, Noorjahan Indian Grill.
Residents of Detroit’s Cornerstone Village, East English Village and Morningside neighborhoods can resume using drinking water after flushing their plumbing following an investigation into brown, rusty water coming from taps.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – A letter was sent out to parents of students at Parcells Middle School regarding a suspicious man who approached a student Thursday. The school said the man was in a white windowless utility van and asked if the child wanted a ride home. The letter sent to parents urges them to review all safety precautions with their children and to urge them to be cautious in any situation that feels uncomfortable or dangerous. “Please be sure that your children know to report any incident immediately to an adult,” the letter concludes. “Our most important priority, like yours, is keeping our students safe.”AdAnyone with information should call the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety at 313-343-2400.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – In February of 2020 three friends purchased a beloved ice cream shop in Grosse Pointe Woods. A few weeks later everything shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That was just one obstacle that hit the new owners of Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream over last year. The community is stepping up to help them keep the doors open. Watch the video above for the full report.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – Michigan high school winter contact sports were allowed to resume beginning Feb. 8, and parents and student athlete are happy to be back in action. “It means the world for her to be able to get back on the ice and play,” said Erin Grom, whose daughter Kiera is a freshman forward on Livonia girls hockey team. Grom can recall when she found out hockey, wrestling, basketball and competitive cheer would be able to resume. According to the Michigan High School Athletic Association, things have been smooth so far. READ: Michigan youth contact sports resume -- here are all the rules, specifics and detailsREAD: Timeline, tournament dates for Michigan high school basketball, hockey, wrestling, cheer
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – A black SUV crashed into a wine shop Tuesday night in Grosse Pointe Woods. Officials said that just before 8 p.m., the SUV veered off Mack Avenue, hitting small trees and parking meters before crashing into the front entrance of Merchant’s Fine Wine & Spirits. Irene, who lives nearby, said she stops into the store often and could not believe the damage done to the building. “I heard a bomb (sound) but I didn’t know if it’s in here or next door,” she said. “Everybody loves the store.”Grosse Pointe Woods police are still investigating.
Many families may want to adopt a pet during the holidays that isn’t a cat or a dog. Lou’s Pet Shop in Grosse Pointe Woods has exotic pets you may never new existed. The store also has outreach programs to educate the community on exotic animals and how to care for them. One of the programs is Lou’s U which will continue to connect with students in the classroom to teach them about nature in 2021. Watch the video to see some of the beautiful pets they have.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – Police are looking for a missing Grosse Pointe Woods man who was last seen leaving his parents home at 2184 Sanctuary in Rochester Hills. Ashok Vikraman is described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black fleece jacket and blue jeans. Police said he is known to have been suicidal in the past, but mentioned nothing about it before leaving his parents house.
New coronavirus restrictions went into effect in Michigan on Nov. 17 that prohibit restaurants and bars from offering indoor dining services through Dec. 8, among other restrictions. The owner of Andiamo, Joe Vicari, wrote a letter calling on Michigan restaurants to defy Gov. Vanessa Gonzalez, owner of Grosse Pointe Woods restaurant Garrido’s Bistro, says she’d rather stay closed than risk spreading the virus by reopening too soon. More: Michigan restaurant owners call for compromise in Lansing amid struggle to stay afloatGov. Officials have not yet indicated whether or not the state’s coronavirus restrictions will be extended beyond Dec. 8.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – Living donor organ transplants of the kidney and liver have really changed the landscape of organ donation. Instead of having to wait until an organ becomes available and getting sicker and sicker with each passing day, having a living donor allows you to bypass that. The only treatment is to end up having a liver transplant. In time his condition worsened and he was placed on a liver transplant list. One year ago on Nov. 25, 2019 during a 10 hour surgery, Henry Ford Transplant Institute surgeon, Dr. Atsushi Yoshida, a specialist in Transplant Surgery completed the living donor transplant.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – Days after a family survived a fire at their Grosse Pointe Woods home, authorities said thieves had stolen items from the property. Ferguson said the family’s safe was stolen with their passports, cash and jewelry inside. Bruce Ferguson’s wife went to the kitchen and smelled smoke. While damaged windows were boarded up, police told them thieves got in through a locked window. The thieves even made their way to the basement where they discovered Bruce Ferguson’s gun collection in a locked room.
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:
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, 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 WOODS, Mich. – Police are investigating a death in Grosse Pointe Woods Saturday. According to authorities, police responded to a home in the 800 block of Lochmoor Boulevard, just west of Morningside Drive, on reports of an unconscious man. Police pronounced the man dead at the scene. The Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety have not revealed how he died or other details. The investigation is ongoing.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. Michigan State Police have issued an endangered missing advisory for a 16-year-old boy last seen in Grosse Pointe Woods. Police said Alexander John OHare is believed to have walked away from his home in Grosse Pointe Woods between 3 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Monday. This is in the area of Woods Lane and Morningside Drive in Grosse Pointe Woods. If you have information about his whereabouts, call 911 or the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety at 313-343-2400. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports
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.
Not So Calm After The Storm, June 11, 2020, noon updatePublished: June 11, 2020, 12:18 pmYesterday's storms knocked out power to nearly 400,000 customers, but those storms are thankfully well off to our east, with a cooler, drier air mass moving in. The day ahead will feature partial cloud cover early this morning, followed by mostly sunny skies for the balance of the day. It'll be a windy day, though, with west winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts over 30 mph possible. These winds have prompted a Lakeshore Flood Warning for the Harsens Island / Algonac area. Highs today will reach the mid to upper 70s, but even cooler air is headed this way for the weekend.
DETROIT – Thousands of people are without power in Southeast Michigan after severe storms moved through the area on Wednesday. Storm damage in Grosse Pointe Woods on June 10, 2020. (WDIV)Grosse Pointe WoodsSome of the worst damage in the area was in Grosse Pointe Woods, where a home was lifted off of its foundation. Local 4′s Mara MacDonald was in Grosse Pointe Farms to report on the damage there. In Grosse Pointe Woods, Justin Macksound’s home actually shifted when the storm moved through.
That didn’t happen, but one student found a way to still enjoy a portion of her Senior prom, while not letting her beautiful prom dress go to waste. “You hear about senior prom your whole life,” Isabella Tomlinson said. It’s something definitely happening.”But with a pandemic, a lot of things that were guarantees for Senior Isabella Tomlinson became unknowns. If I got extremely upset, I thought that would be selfish.”Tomlinson is taking all of this in stride, but her parents knew missing out on senior prom was a big deal. “I really wanted to wear my princess dress that I always wanted to wear and it was perfect,” she said.
Well, we enjoy putting a twist on the day and like to celebrate it in a tasty way, with some pies! Charlie Bowman, the owner of Delight Bakery and Café , joined Tati Amare and Jason Carr and shared some of his techniques for creating his pies. Everything at Delight Bakery is made from scratch and they wake up early in the morning to do it! Bowman showed Tati and Jason how to make a blueberry plum pie, and you can learn as well by watching the video above. If you want to visit Delight Bakery and Café, it is located at 21211 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – The treasurer of a parent-teacher organization at an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods is under fire after officials discovered parent donation money has been used for lavish entertainment. The shade was pulled down and nobody answered the door when Local 4 went to the Grosse Pointe Woods home of the treasurer of the PTO connected to Monteith Elementary School on Cook Road. The treasurer didn’t come to the door to respond to Local 4′s questions, but people in Grosse Pointe Woods want to know what’s going on. All accounts, including PayPal, have been frozen, and this matter has been referred to the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department.”“That is not good,” resident Bennie Evola said. Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety has launched an investigation.
PTO treasurer in Grosse Pointe Woods under fire over use of parent donation moneyPublished: February 21, 2020, 6:08 pmThe treasurer of a parent-teacher organization at an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods is under fire after officials discovered parent donation money has been used for lavish entertainment.
