GROSSE POINTE WOODS

It’s coming up on a decade since Lisa Corbin took home a second-place near-win on Food Network’s “Cake Wars,” but the owner of the Chocolate Bar Cafe in Grosse Pointe Woods is nowhere near ready to step out of the kitchen. Hitting the sweet spot with a career she both enjoys and is talented in,

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.

Blood drives The American Red Cross hosts the following blood drives: * 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. * 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, AMVETS Post 57, 19730 Harper, Harper Woods. * 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10,

Letter to Editor: No matter where you stand on the abortion issue, we hope we can all agree that violence, acts of vandalism and death threats are unacceptable and do not reflect the values of the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities in which we live. Cowardly acts of vandalism against the home of a

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A new city clerk, changes to the city’s charter and new spruce trees at city hall marked a year of change in the Woods. This is the year in review. January • Public Safety Director John Kosanke presents an idea at the first council meeting of the year to start a

THE GROSSE POINTES — Missing ballots that prevented one precinct in Grosse Pointe Woods from being included in the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education recount could not have been counted, the Grosse Pointe News has learned. According to Woods Clerk Paul Antolin, those 20 ballots included write-in votes, rather than votes for

Eula Margo Hoover Eula Margo Hoover (nee Horn), 92, of Grosse Pointe Woods, peacefully passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Eula was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Chicago, to Cordelia and Forest Horn, but largely was raised on the family farm in Ohio, near Miami University. Affectionately known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Grandma

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI – A 14-year-old girl has been charged for making a threat against Grosse Pointe North High School. WDIV-TV reports the school went into lockdown for about 35 minutes after officials learned of the threat around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. The student was charged with false report or threat of terrorism, according to the TV station. She must also comply with school disciplinary action and continue therapy services, officials said. Her next court date is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Feb. 28.

A 14-year-old girl has been charged for making a threat that caused a lockdown at Grosse Pointe North High School.

Mary Ann Schwanitz-Olson Mary Ann Schwanitz-Olson, 66, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Grosse Pointe Woods after a long-fought battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born April 16, 1956, in Detroit, to George and Dolores Schwanitz, both now deceased. She graduated from Denby High School in 1974. Mary Ann worked at various custom framing

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A health clinic at Grosse Pointe North High School that administrators originally said would cost $700,000 is now up to more than $915,700. Documents from the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s Facilities Committee meeting Monday, Dec. 5, show the new cost will be $663,418 for construction and $252,343 for management and

Courtesy photoStretchLab owners Kyle and Bri Josefiak. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Everyone knows a good stretch feels good, but Kyle and Bri Josefiak think the real benefit is having someone else stretch you. The couple recently opened a StretchLab franchise, which bills itself as the “premiere assisted stretching boutique,” at 19853 Mack. “It’s always good

Courtesy photosThe living nativity at Christ the King Lutheran Church includes live animals. Christ’s birth will be celebrated with a living nativity, presented by Christ the King Lutheran Church, 20338 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. This is the 36th year Christ the King has offered this event, during

Courtesy photoOwner Erin Johnson, center, and her team at RAMP Athletics. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, get a post-race massage or increase performance, RAMP Athletics has you covered. The facility had a soft opening in late September and its grand opening last month. The business is the brainchild

Lynne Martin Kilgus Lynne Martin Kilgus, 77, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Ascension St. John Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Lynne was born June 12, 1945, in Detroit, to Jack and Myrle Martin. She earned undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University and Wayne County Community College and a master’s

983 Lochmoor, owned by Randall Rutkofske and Valerie Ellis. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Hard work and sweat were recognized as 11 homeowners and seven businesses were honored Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the 48th annual Beautification Awards Night. “We have a beautiful town and these winners are doing their part to help make our city even

Courtesy photoThomas Sloan, left, and his brother John at a recent gathering of the Grosse Pointe Chess Club. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After a hiatus of more than a decade, the Grosse Pointe Chess Club is back on the board and looking for new members. “Turnout hasn’t been as much as we hoped it would

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Voters in the Woods mirrored results in most races, including the top three finishers for three open seats on the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education. Sean Cotton, the overall top vote-getter in the 10-person race for the board, received 3,702 votes, while Valarie St. John and Ginny Jeup

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Grosse Pointe Woods on Nov. 8, 2022.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI -- A 20-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man escaped an alleged attempted abduction Sunday night after he was beaten and dragged. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the man told police he was walking his dog around 11:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Lennon Street when he was attacked by another man. The victim was says he was dragged to a white work van where he was then able to fight off his attacker and run away. The suspect’s van was identified as possibly a Ford Econoline with “whited out” windows. Grosse Pointe Woods Police are asking anyone with information on the attempted abduction to contact them at 313-343-2410 or gpwdetectives@gpwmi.us.

We're checking in at Saucy's in Grosse Pointe Woods this Tasty Tuesday for National Pizza Month.

Grosse Pointe Woods police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 20-year-old man who says he was attacked and dragged while walking his dog.

Courtesy photoFrom left, Mary Ann Simmerer, Jessica Zachara, Rebecca Reyes, Stephanie Zeoli, Elaine Nesom, Kim Towar and Patti Austin. Not pictured are Sharon McMillan, LeighAnn Hildinger and Anna Swartz. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When Kim Towar came back to Grosse Pointe in 1989 to take over her dad’s business, she said her first thought was,

Grosse Pointe South High School’s nationally award-winning show choirs kick off the 2022-23 season with two performances of their annual “Fall Follies” show, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, at the Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center at Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Curtain time Friday is 7 p.m.,

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — To paraphrase Oprah Winfrey, you get free parking, you get free parking. Everybody gets free parking. As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, edmund t. AHEE Jewelers is paying for all parking meters in the city throughout November and December. “This November marks 75 years of business and we were exploring

Carolyn “Carol” Alfonsi Carolyn “Carol” Alfonsi, 85, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Carol was born July 21, 1937, in Detroit, to Bruno and Eleanor Kujawski. Carol was proud of the job she landed at age 14 with Michigan Mutual in Detroit. She married Tony in 1957, and the two started

Courtesy PhotosRobert Barlow, born and raised in Grosse Pointe Woods, is an avid alpinist who has summited some of the highest peaks in the U.S. and around the world. Growing up in Grosse Pointe Woods, Robert Barlow is not sure he had even seen a mountain, or thought about trying to summit one, before first

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Flagstar Bank branch on Mack at Allard was robbed around 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, by a lone suspect, according to a press release from Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety. The suspect is described as a black male, bald and wearing glasses, approximately 40 to 50 years old. He was

Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Grosse Pointe Woods, according to authorities.

Photos by Renee LanduytBefore and after pictures of a court-ordered garage demolition on Fairway Drive in Grosse Pointe Woods Thursday, July 28. The city also tore down a garage on Severn Tuesday, July 26. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two court-ordered garage demolitions occurred last week, the first on Severn Road Tuesday, July 26, the second

Voters in Grosse Pointe Woods tracked closely with other voters in Wayne County in most of Tuesday’s primary election results with one notable exception. Woods voters favored incumbent Rep. Adam Hollier in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, 32 percent to 23 percent over current state Rep. Shri Thanedar. Focus: HOPE CEO Portia Roberson also

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The annual fishing derby and city picnic are set for Saturday, Aug. 6, at Lake Front Park. The fishing derby, for kids 16 and younger, offers young anglers a chance to sign up for one of two sessions, either 8 to 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is $5

Valarie Davis stands before some of her artwork. Among the more than 80 juried artists displaying their work in next weekend’s Belle Isle Art Fair is Grosse Pointe Woods resident Valarie Davis. The artist, who creates works of art in multiple mediums, will be showing approximately 40 clay pieces at the fair, which takes place

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

Photo by Renee LanduytFrom left, Meta Gallagher, Jo Lafata and Bettyanne Dresden with Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch. The three have been patients at Faircourt Dental since the day it opened. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — For Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch, dentistry is about relationships as much as it is about teeth, and Faircourt Dental Smile Studio’s

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

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

There’s a park located in St. Clair Shores that only Grosse Pointe Woods residents can access.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're checking out The Big Salad: A popular new franchise in Metro Detroit that's doing fast food the healthy way.

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:

Carl 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.

Arthur 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

Photo 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

The 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

Photo 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

Photo 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

GROSSE 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,”

Nate 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 […]

Frank 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 […]

The 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 […]

Roy Levy Williams, a former auto executive who also worked for three Michigan governors, has died at his suburban Detroit home. He was 83.

GROSSE 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, […]

With 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 […]

GROSSE 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 […]

GROSSE 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 […]

The 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, […]

Two English bulldog puppies were stolen from a resident’s front yard in Grosse Pointe Woods last week.

GROSSE 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 […]

GROSSE 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. […]

Students from seven different schools have been charged for making threats against schools and or having a weapon in the facility.

A middle school student from Grosse Pointe Woods has been arrested after admitting to making a school threat as a joke, police said.

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.

Serving 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.

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

A driver tried to rob two children at gunpoint in Harper Woods while they were walking home from a middle school event, police said.

A 6-year-old was out on a walk with his family in September when he made an incredible discovery and found the tooth of a mastodon.

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.

An investigation into rust-colored water coming out of taps in three Detroit neighborhoods has expanded to include Grosse Pointe Woods.

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.

Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man who was last seen in Grosse Pointe Woods Tuesday morning.

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 this Local 4 special report you’ll see the new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious death that some firmly believe was murder.

Sophia Salvador is a student at Parcells Middle School excelling in academics, leadership and the arts.

Jake Pennar was diagnosed with brain cancer, but the 9-year-old hated the word “cancer.” He would only call what was happening his tumor.

Metro Detroit schools are struggling and scrambling to keep everyone safe after spring break.

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.

Theives target family's home after fire in Grosse Pointe WoodsIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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:

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.