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.
Wyandotte Patch sent all 15 candidates running for election or re-election an identical questionnaire to give voters more information on each candidate.
Daily 5 Math, a procedure and organization plan of math lessons, will be implemented Friday at Monroe Elementary School in Wyandotte.
A sign with the words "Anyone But Zavala For City Council" and a red circle and slash through the word Zavala have popped up around Wyandotte.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Patch editor Nate Stemen caught up with Matt Flood of the Wyandotte Fire Department, who recently rescued a 14-year-old boy from a burning house on Oak Street in Wyandotte.
Vicki Anton-Athens, of Grosse Ile, is president of the Brownstown-based Athens Podiatry Group, according to a release from the office of Gov. Rick Snyder.
A few Patch readers said a long, loud sound coming from the Trenton Channel Power Plant woke and scared their children early Tuesday morning.
Jonus Rexhepi, owner of Ramsey's Coney Island, hopes to purchase city-owned property to expand his business.
Wyandotte Patch sent all 15 candidates running for election or re-election an identical questionnaire to give voters more information on each candidate.
For the second year in a row the Wyandotte Fire Department will sell t-shirts in October to raise money to provide free mammograms at Wyandotte Henry Ford Hospital.
Signs have been popping up around Wyandotte with a message that city council candidate Val Zavala called a message of hatred.
Plans for Nanna's Kitchen included 1200 square feet of additional space and 50 additional seats.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Several Trenton and Grosse Ile residents reported hearing what sounded like a jet engine during the early morning hours Tuesday.
Arthurs Middle School seventh grader Shelby Fox was selected to be a People to People Student Ambassador to Australia.
The Trenton Transfer Station is offering free services to residents in honor of Earth Day.
Wyandotte Patch sent all 15 candidates running for election or re-election an identical questionnaire to give voters more information on each candidate.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Worried about the dangers of swimming in the Detroit River? This house takes care of those pesky safety concerns.
