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 Detroit Tigers are preparing to enter their third game of the first round of playoffs against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, and Patch wants to know: What has been your favorite moment this season?
The Detroit Tigers are entering the first round of the playoffs against the Oakland Athletics and Patch wants to know what has been your favorite moment this season?
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Trenton has two new foreclosed homes for sale for under $72,000.
It's possible that there will be snowflakes mixed with the rain over southeast Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to enter into the first round of the playoffs against the Oakland Athletics and Patch wants to know what has been your favorite moment this season?
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to enter into the first round of the playoffs against the Oakland Athletics and Patch wants to know what has been your favorite moment this season?
Trenton City Clerk Trish Gearhart offers rules and regulations pertaining to absentee voting.
We want to see your homecoming photos! Upload photos from the parade, football game and dance right here on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch. Keep uploading photos all weekend and your photo could make the daily newsletter on Monday.
The Trenton Police Department sent a hostage negotiator and a member of a local SWAT team to Lincoln Park on Sept. 30 to assist in arresting a man barricaded in his house with a gun.
Sobriety Court at 33rd District Court in Woodhaven is a program that stops repeat offenders of alcohol and drug offenses by doing more than simply handing out stiffer penalties.
Trenton's 11th annual Scarecrow Fest is located in Downtown Trenton and begins Friday and ends Sunday.
Students at Anderson Elementary School learned about math and measurements in an interesting way Wednesday.
Police dog Kopper is 12 years old and has worked with the Trenton Police Department for 10 years.
A defective railing was replaced at Trenton City Hall, though no injuries were reported.
The following information was supplied by the Grosse Ile Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Those interested in applying at the Chesterfield Meijer should visit www.jobs.meijer.com and indicate the preferred location during the application process.
Those interested in applying at the Wixom or Northville Meijer should visit www.jobs.meijer.com and indicate the preferred location during the application process.