Grosse Pointe Shores News

Spice up the holidays by entering Edsel & Eleanor Ford House's second annual "Homes for the Holidays" gingerbread house contest and display.

GROSSE POINTE: The City Council is to hold a public hearing on a special-use request for the Village Grille on Kercheval, review site plans for the Village Grille and Clairpointe Restaurant on St.

As an artist, Janna Urbanski is constantly challenged to come up with new, exciting ways to express herself.

The five Grosse Pointes are considering sharing more services in light of financial challenges caused by reduced property taxes and state revenue sharing.

Of the roughly two dozen members of the public who addressed the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council at its monthly meeting last week, opponents of the current recall effort outnumbered supporters by about 2:1. "It is patently obvious that there is a juvenile effort under way to secure the power without regard to either the best interests or the ...

Grosse Pointe Shores has issued a warning for residents with small pets. "We believe there's about four or three coyotes living in our area," said Stephen Poloni, director of public safety for the city.

The Wayne County Election Commission determined Monday that language in petitions to recall council members in Grosse Pointe Shores and Flat Rock was clear enough to start the gathering of signatures but rejected language in a petition to recall the Redford Township supervisor, whose name was misspelled.

The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House When you are in the Detroit area one name that you will see every where is Ford.

Dogs may be man's best friend, but they're also a favorite theme for many collectors, including Grosse Pointe Shores resident Margie Prokop.

When it comes to trying to avoid getting caught in a scam, recognize that the same red flags can flap in your face whether you're ready to hand over $40,000 or $40 million.

Joe Zada has come full circle. Twenty years ago, he was a riding instructor so broke, he occasionally accepted leftover food from a coworker.

The state is investigating claims that representatives of Grosse Pointe Shores violated campaign laws by reviewing two candidates' campaign materials during last winter's city council election.

It could cost almost nothing to televise meetings of the Grosse Pointe Shores city council, or it could cost up to $35,000. It's a fielder's choice.

I am thrilled to read that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing will concentrate the city's limited resources on providing core services such as public safety and water.

A new basketball court at Osius Park is on the short list of projects being considered for funding by members of the Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation.

QUESTION: Can you freeze a pot roast? Rosemary Braem -- St. Clair Shores ANSWER: Yes, you can.

STERLING HEIGHTS: The City Council is to discuss an inter-local services agreement for building inspection services between Sterling Heights and Troy during a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40555 Utica.

Former Red Wings star Sergei Fedorov has won his lawsuit against a man he says swindled him out $43 million during the past 11 years.

The Big Beaver United Methodist Church is to host its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church, 3753 John R. A bake sale also is to be held.

Revised cost estimates show it would be less expensive than previously thought for Grosse Pointe Shores to buy water from Grosse Pointe Farms.