K. Michelle Moran

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Grosse Pointes to mark Memorial Day with annual remembrance programs

May 22, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

A marker in honor of Revolutionary War veterans — donated to The War Memorial by the Louisa St. Clair chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution — will be dedicated during The War Memorial’s annual Memorial Day service May 27.
Former superintendent Klein welcomed home for North library renaming

May 22, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

During the 13th annual Community Luncheon May 17, Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Arthur Bryant presents former Grosse Pointe Public School System Superintendent C. Suzanne Klein with a proclamation from the Michigan Legislature to mark the Grosse Pointe North High School library being named in Klein’s honor. Photo by K.
Grosse Pointe City looking to budget for longer term

May 22, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City is hoping to brace for financial challenges in the future by budgeting out further. City Manager Joseph Valentine proposed implementing a three-year balanced budget this year as a way to prepare for lean times and avoid depleting the unassigned fund balance — aka the city’s rainy-day fund. Valentine said a longer-term perspective “gives you more time” to anticipate needs and make changes.
Arbor Day student poster contest displays ‘tree’mendous creativity

May 21, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

Defer Elementary School student Catherine Palmer holds her Arbor Day poster contest entry, which won first place in Grosse Pointe Park’s poster contest this year. Photo by K. Michelle Moran From left, Grosse Pointe Park Mayor Michele Hodges presents Defer Elementary School student Maria Bourdane with a certificate and city tile for being a runner-up in the city’s annual Arbor Day poster contest. Photo by K.
Death of Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman Thomas Vaughn is ‘a tremendous loss’

May 21, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Intelligent. Upbeat. Caring. Humble. Successful. Energetic. Family-oriented. These are just some of the words that those who knew him used to describe Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman Thomas Vaughn, who died May 11 at the age of 68 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. “It’s a tremendous loss for our city and for our residents,” said Woods City Councilwoman Vicki Granger, who considered Vaughn a friend and knew him and his family for many years.
Community events to show support to end gun violence

May 21, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTES — Students and community members will be taking a public stand against gun violence in conjunction with Wear Orange Weekend June 7 to 9 and National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which takes place the first Friday in June — June 7 this year.
Grosse Pointe Park to roll out new sidewalk replacement program this summer

May 21, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTE PARK — As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, sidewalk problems start to take center stage. Whether it’s walkers, parents pushing strollers or young children on tricycles or bicycles, uneven, broken and cracked sidewalks can lead to stumbles or falls which can, in turn, lead to injury. Grosse Pointe Park’s Department of Public Works hopes to address this issue by restoring an annual sidewalk maintenance program.
Gearheads make district history scoring silver medals at international competition

May 7, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

Gearheads team captain Drew Behringer — who’s graduating in June from Grosse Pointe North High School — high-fives one of the adult mentors as he and his teammates get their medals May 2. Photo by K.
Higher usage of sewerage services leading to rate hike in Grosse Pointe City

May 7, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTE CITY — When water and sewer bills get sent out to Grosse Pointe City residents after July 1, customers may experience sticker shock. Because of new, more precise metering, the Great Lakes Water Authority is increasing the flow charge to the City for sewerage by 28%. And as high as that figure is, it could have been even higher.
2023 crime stats in City on par with numbers in recent years

May 7, 2024 | candgnews.com | K. Michelle Moran

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The crime rate in Grosse Pointe City largely mirrors trends over the last decade. Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Director John Alcorn shared results from the 2023 annual public safety report with the Grosse Pointe City Council at a meeting April 15. Part I index crimes — which are considered the more serious offenses — were up from 2022’s total of 75, with 84 Part I crimes in the city in 2023.