Grosse Pointe Woods News

A former aide for a state lawmaker says the representative forced him to have sex and gave him a raise in an attempt to forge a romantic relationship.

Here are some highlights of events scheduled in the Grosse Pointes this week: 1. Grosse Pointe Woods city council will hold the public hearing on the 2013/14 fiscal year budget beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Grosse Pointe Farms police arrested a 19-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods woman May 6 for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute after she was initially stopped for running a stop sign at McKinley and Mack Avenue.

Tammy Fachnie works on arrangements of roses in preparation for Mother's Day at Jacobsen's Flowers in Waterford.

Despite the pop culture phenomenon of "Tebowing," a prayer pose turned national craze by NFL quarter back Tim Tebow, organized religion and professional sports are not often spoken about simultaneously.

Several residents of the Grosse Pointes spotted deer in the community over the weekend and in the last few days.

Grosse Pointe Shores police assisted a 63-year-old Warren man May 2 originally stopped for suspected drunken driving after it was discovered he was having diabetic problems.

Rose Marchese took over ownership of Edwin Paul Salon in January. Marchese is also the owner of Hannah Bear Boutique and La Jolie Rose.

Doug Kurtis, 61, of Livonia, organizer of Downtown Detroit Runners and Walkers, with other members, from left, Sarah Gryniewicz, 23, of Grosse Pointe Woods; Brittany Galisdorfer, 30, and Stephanie Smith, 31, both of Detroit.

One hundred percent wool sweaters with raglan sleeves found at resale shops make the perfect garment for recycling into felted sweater ponchos.

City of Grosse Pointe police are monitoring a relationship between a 92-year-old resident and a Grosse Pointe Woods man who is serving as his caregiver.

Laura Dewey Grosse Pointe Woods Republicans complain that the FBI did not check people on the terrorist list, but, they do not want to check for people that should not have a gun that could also create a terrorist act.

The Grosse Pointe Woods Building Department will be following up on a home that is potentially a public safety hazard after police responded to a call for help from the resident.