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.
Former Riverside Hospital property owner Iqbal Nasir told Mayor Kyle Stack that he no longer plans to go through with construction on a skilled nursing center and assisted living facility in September.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Officials at the Trenton Fire Department applied for a grant that could bring up to six new firefighters to the department.
What business should fill a vacant space left after a BoRics location moved out of Trenton?
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
What's the difference between Medicare and Medicare advantage? Find out at seminars in Trenton.
Trenton and Grosse Ile do not meet specific criteria to land a popular Michigan-based gourmet grocery chain.
Here's a recap of the big Trenton and Grosse Ile headlines from the last several days.
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Grosse Ile has an enormous foreclosure for sale.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch users continue to demand a gourmet grocery chain, even after two major chains say they have no plans to build in Trenton, Grosse Ile or Woodhaven.
Crimes included 8 burglaries and 4 damage to property reports.
Check out these job openings, courtesy of indeed.com and snagajob.com.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
New Jersey Devil Andy Greene was like a thin, athletic Santa Claus last week when he sneaked into the locker room at Kennedy Recreation Center.
John Robert Kennedy, 42, put high school students and other members of the public in danger by placing explosives in parking lots, according to United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.
Several Trenton and Grosse Ile residents have expressed interest in a Whole Foods store in the greater Trenton area.
Carole Tarnowski has been rounding up volunteers for the Trenton Food Pantry since 1975.
Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack recently sent an email to the company requesting a Trader Joe's location at Fort Street and Van Horn.
