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.
In accordance with the State School Aid Act Trenton High School officials are set to teach students about several sex-related topics.
According to police reports, a portable toilet was stolen out of a lot at the Trenton Cultural Center.
The Trenton South Engine Plant remains a premier example of green building, earning it LEED Gold certification.
Patch is blogging live from a budget meeting and city council meeting from Trenton City Hall.
Patch asked Trenton Rotary Club members how they reduce their carbon footprint.
It wasn't easy, but Patch managed to rustle up some hot bargains on all kinds of great stuff.
The Jamboree on Ice was a night to remember, so don't miss your last chance to see the show today at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Trenton Mayor Gerald Brown submitted his proposed budget last week and cuts include firefighter layoffs.
The Michigan Department of Education released the fall 2010 Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores today for public schools.
In light of the recent budget proposal and severe cuts, do parents plan to send their children to Trenton Public School?
Trenton resident Pattie has decided to take it upon herself to make sure a cemetery stays clean and well manicured.
Police confiscated a counterfeit bill found by an employee at the Trenton Engine Plant.
At a board of education meeting, Superintendent John Savel presented a preliminary budget that included teacher layoffs and the loss of student transportation, full-day kindergarten and three administrative positions.
Patch is covering Monday's Board of Education meeting in Trenton by updating the site live as it happens.
Trenton high school students put on a production of "Back To The 80's" the musical on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Patch was there to find out how much the audience enjoyed the show.
Patch found Trenton restaurants with hot bargains on hot food.
A preliminary budget is scheduled to be discussed Monday at a regularly scheduled Trenton Public Schools Board of Education meeting.
Students at Trenton High School put on a magnificent performance of "Back to the 80's" Friday night and had the audience dancing in their seats.
Three days of jamming to 80s classics by various artists began March 24 and goes through March 26 at the Trenton High School Auditorium.
With the majority of cities in Wayne County getting smaller, Trenton's population dip likely won't reduce tax revenue for the city.
