I was named editor for Trenton Patch in December 2010. I left a cozy job as a reporter at The News-Herald for the excitement and faster pace of daily online reporting. I truly believe the internet, coupled with various electronic devices, is the future of the news. I also believe hyper localism will play an enormous role in the continuing success of media organizations like Patch.
I'm a Downriver boy who cares about his community and I fully intend to report the news as it comes, while maintaining at least two fingers on the pulse of the community.
While at The News-Herald I won an award for reporting. I once covered Cruisin' Downriver from the back of an 87' Trac Clipper moped. I've also covered the death of a decorated and well respected police officer. My roots are here in southeastern Michigan and I intend to keep them here.
I have two degrees from accredited universities. I have a journalism degree from Wayne State University and a degree in literature from Eastern Michigan University. I've always wanted to be a reporter and an editor. I wrote for my high school newspaper called The Titan Tribune at Southgate Anderson High School. After high school I took the safe route and studied to be a teacher, but eventually the reporting bug began calling and I went back to school to pursue journalism.
I love Trenton and the good people who live there. I'm asking all of you to help me make this site as good as it can be by keeping me as informed as possible. Feel free to contact me via email or leave a message right on this site.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Dreaming about summer? Here are five houses in and around Trenton with swimming pools.
An inch is expected with up to three inches falling in some areas.
A part owner of Legends 1926 Bar and Grill at Kennedy Recreation Center said the family-friendly restaurant is slated to open on March 1.
The minty green St. Patrick's Day treat is now available at McDonald's restaurants nationwide.
The donations were said to be used for several different projects at each school in the district.
Trenton Patch wants to see your photos and hear your reactions to recent games, matches and meets that go down in Trenton.
The smell surrounding the Riverview Land Preserve is not getting better, and Trenton City Administrator Jim Wagner wants to find out why.
Have a question about Trenton Patch? Stop by. We'll be at the diner from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack gave the State of the City Address on Monday during a Trenton Rotary Club meeting at the Westfield Center.
Trenton has at least six houses on the market for under $60,000.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton is hosting the 12th Annual MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase and Patch has four weekend passes up for grabs.
The MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase is back at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton from Feb. 9-11 to give players a chance to experience top-notch competition and scouts a chance to select the next great hockey star.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
West Road Coin, Bullion and Supplies has hundreds of rare and valuable coins. The shop also specializes in offering customers the best value on scrap gold and silver.
Judge Michael McNally adjourned the hearing until Feb. 9 at 33rd District Court in Woodhaven.
Over 100 Apple computers are available for purchase below retail price on Feb. 8 at Taylor Elementary School.
The Wyandotte family of deceased Kathleen Edward and Jennifer and Scott Petkov were on the Dr. Phil show Monday.
Participating McDonald's restaurants in southeastern Michigan are offering small cups of free coffee every Wednesday this month.
