Grosse Pointe Farms weigh $4.6 million in budget cuts while also voting to authorize layoffs
With consistent declining enrollment, a structural deficit, and a downgraded bond rating because it has been borrowing from its fund balance, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools is weighing dueling budgets, including teacher layoffs.
Michigan man charters boat without license, lies to Coast Guard before boat catches fire on lake, feds say
A Michigan man who was told to stop chartering his 39-foot boat because he didnโt have any licenses to do so lied to the Coast Guard before eventually needing to be towed back to land when his boat caught fire in the middle of a lake, authorities said.
Catholic school in Grosse Pointe Farms tells 8th grader โnot to returnโ due to braided hairstyle, mother says
Keersten Kassab got an email from St. Paul Catholic School which was termed an invitation not to return. While, technically, her daughter has not been expelled -- the letter achieves the same end.
Homeowners in Grosse Pointe Farms robbed while asleep
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ The Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department is investigating a home invasion that happened in the 400 block of Barclay Road at around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police say residents of the home were sleeping when the burglar broke in and took items. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone in the area who might have witnessed a strange vehicle or doorbell camera footage among other suspicious activity to call police at 313-885-2100.
Michigan General Election Results for Grosse Pointe Farms on Nov. 3, 2020
The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Grosse Pointe Farms here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 5: Banner in the Sky
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 โthey would not confirm or deny a meeting with JoAnn Matouk Romain occurred.โThe case into Matouk Romainโs 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:
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 5: Very Disturbing and Unresolved
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 โthey would not confirm or deny a meeting with JoAnn Matouk Romain occurred.โThe case into Matouk Romainโs 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:
Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of 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. 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. Hereโs 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.
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 2: Missing When You Are Not Reported Missing
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:
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 4: Questionable Police Practices
Matouk Romainโs family doesnโt 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:
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 3: 'If anything ever happens to me ... '
She didnโt know what, she just knew something was going to happen.โ 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:
JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series Part 1: Secrets of a Small Town
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. JoAnnโs 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:
New revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery -- watch series here
โAnd said, you know, โIf something ever happens to me, look at him,โโ Kellie Romain said. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:A local mother reportedly walks into the icy water of Lake St. Clair and kills herself. Some claim JoAnn Matouk Romain was paranoid, but was she? โYou say Iโm being followed and all of a sudden sheโs missing,โ said Kellie Romain. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie.
July 2014: New witness drops bombshell in JoAnn Matouk Romain death investigation
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ 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.
Popular Halloween attraction in Grosse Pointe Farms closes due to storm damages
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ 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 yearโs Haunted Garage. Each year the proceeds from the garage go to Grosse Pointe schools, where Williams was a gym teacher. Williams didnโt want to give away the plans for next year other than heโll have a big new attraction coming for 2021. More information can be found on the Haunted Garage Production website here.
Memorial service honors Michigan residents killed in 9/11 attacks
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. โ 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 1940โฒs. 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.
Ceremony in Grosse Pointe Farms honors Michiganders who died in 9/11
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ A small group gathered Friday morning in Grosse Pointe Farms to pay respect to Michiganders lost in 9/11. It happened at The War Memorial, a home donated by the Alger family back in the 1940โฒs. David Alger was a Mutual Fund Manager who died 19 years ago in his office at the World Trace Center. The War Memorial is a moving setting for the observance, with the veteranโs garden, a large American flag flown at half-staff and Lake St. Clair lapping at the sea wall. โAnd as a patriotic, cultural community leader, The War Memorial is committed to those moments in time where we can bring people together and to really think about our past as we think about our future," War Memorial President Charles Burke said.
Parents rally for face-to-face learning in Grosse Pointe
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 Public Schools to begin fully online this fall due to pandemic
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 Farms police seek missing 89-year-old man with dementia
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. Police are searching for a missing 89-year-old man with dementia named Samuel Radulovich. According to authorities, Radulovich was last seen Sunday at about 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Kercheval Avenue and Muir Road. Radulovich is 5 feet, 9 inches tall with white hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, a navy blue shirt, hospital pants and possibly a watch. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department at 313-885-2100.
Noose found in room at Grosse Pointe South High School, officials say
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. A symbol of hate was discovered on the campus of Grosse Pointe South High School on Tuesday night. The Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) issued a statement Wednesday saying a construction company working on the school grounds conducted a safety walkthrough at the school on Tuesday night and found a noose in one of the rooms. Officials say the school campus is currently a construction site and no students or staff have been allowed on site for the past three weeks. Officials say Turner Construction met with its contractors again Wednesday morning to reiterate the importance of a safe and accepting workplace. GPPSS officials say the district is participating in a full investigation of the incident.
Grosse Pointe Woods residents work to repair damage after severe storms
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.
Local 4 News at 11 -- Nov. 13, 2019
Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Attempted carjackingA couple stopped for gas in Grosse Pointe Farms Wednesday night when a witness said a man tried to carjack them. It happened at a Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Farms border. A witnesses said they heard a woman screaming at 8:30 p.m. shortly after a Buick Enclave pulled up to pump No. The man filling up in front of it said he turned around and a man was inside the SUV and the mans wife was inside.
Man attempts to carjack couple at Grosse Pointe Farms gas station
A couple stopped for gas in Grosse Pointe Farms Wednesday night when a witness said a man tried to carjack them. It happened at a Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Farms border. A witnesses said they heard a woman screaming at 8:30 p.m. shortly after a Buick Enclave pulled up to pump No. The woman told her husband she had the keys and the suspect was approaching, according to the witness. The witness said they told her to get behind them and told the suspect to back off.
Vigil held for Grosse Pointe boys killed in house fire
GROSSE POINTE, Mich. โ A vigil was held Wednesday for the fourth- and fifth-grade boys who were killed Monday in a Grosse Pointe house fire. Police said the two boys were brothers who went to Richard Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Farms. The vigil will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church & Rectory in Grosse Pointe Farms at 6 p.m. A memorial is also being organized for Saturday at the Grosse Pointe Academy. โThe Connolly family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and kindness from the community. The St. Clair Shores Hockey Association released the following:"By now, you undoubtedly have heard about the unimaginable tragedy that took place yesterday morning in Grosse Pointe.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Dec. 21, 2016
DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the full episode above). Grosse Pointe Farms police officer rescues man from icy waters of Lake St. ClairAn officer jumped in to Lake St. Clair and rescued a man Wednesday morning in Grosse Pointe Farms. 16th Legionnaires' disease case reported in Genesee CountyHealth officials say another case of Legionnaires' disease has been reported in Genesee County. Berlin attack: Police hunt Tunisian suspect after finding ID papers in truckPolice are searching for a Tunisian man in his early 20s in connection with the Berlin Christmas market attack, a German security official told CNN on Wednesday. Copyright 2016 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
January 2011: Grosse Pointe Woods womanโs death remains mystery 1 year later
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ The 2010 death of JoAnn Matouk Romain remains a mystery one year after her disappearance. The Grosse Pointe Woods woman was last seen January 12, 2010 at a prayer service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. Investigators tracked footprints in the snow from the lot to Lake St. Clair, a short distance away. Michelle Romain questioned police, who believed footprints in the snow leading to the riverโs edge matched JoAnn Matouk Romainโs boots. Her family said Romain had told them someone was following her in the weeks before she disappeared.
March 2010: Body of missing Grosse Pointe Woods woman found
Editorโs note: This story was first published March 22, 2010. GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. โ Authorities said dental records were used to help them determine that the body found in the Detroit River on Saturday morning is that of missing Grosse Pointe Woods woman, JoAnn Matouk Romain. Two fishermen on the west side of Boblo Island found the body partially submerged in the water and notified Canadian authorities. Police said Romainโs car was found parked in the lot of St. Paulโs Church on Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, along with her purse and more than $1,000. โBut it opens up an entire whole end of investigation.โThe family has hired a retired FBI agent to look into the death further.