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.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The amount of money a student must pay to participate in school sports has gone up.
Trenton Patch gets you the information you need to start your day off right.
The Chrysler Group LLC has decided to go ahead with their plan to reuse the old Trenton North Engine Plant.
Take advantage of the Announcement section on St. Clair Shores Patch to share the big news
Trenton Patch gets you the information you need to start your day off right.
Trenton board of education members passed a budget in which transportation was eliminated. So, now what?
Monday's Trenton Board of Education meeting was Superintendent John Savel's last.
Patch readers had plenty to say on Facebook about the decision to eliminate busing for general education students at Trenton Public Schools.
The members of the Trenton Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the 2011-12 budget without general education busing.
The Trenton High School graduate, Anthony Bass, was called up to pitch for the San Diego Padres.
A public hearing is being held at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss the 2011-12 budget and a millage.
Highlights from the agenda for Monday's board of education meeting at 6:30 p.m.
A handful of things to get you going in Trenton today.
Several public employees working for the Trenton Public Schools Transportation Department are affected by the decision to eliminate busing for general education students.
Patch got the information on the new Water Spray Pad Park you've been asking for.
A federal judge orders John Robert Kennedy, who was arrested Tuesday for possession of explosives, to be detained.
A handful of things to get you going in Trenton today.
A retired Trenton Firefighter, Gene Darty, tells it how he sees it.
