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.
Trenton Mayor Gerald Brown took a moment to comment on how the city took a terrible news story and turned it into a positive one.
More than 2,000 residents lost power this morning due to a transformer that caught fire and 700 more lost power due to a failed piece of electrical equipment.
Patch rounded up some houses in Trenton that are new to the market.
Mayor Gerald Brown tried to stay positive through an address weighed down with negativity.
Police arrested a man after driving the wrong way on a one-way street; and a woman says her credit card information was stolen.
This week, Patch finds you discounts on meals, children's gear and Valentine's Day gifts.
Only one day a year is designated for lovers, so make the best of it by taking your mate to one of these romantic spots.
You never know what high school hockey sensation will become the next NHL superstar and the shark tank at the Detroit Boat Show is a real crowd-pleaser.
A man broke into the Par-T-Pak using a cinder block to smash in the door and stole several bottles of liquor.
Your online, community-driven news source for stories on government, business, arts, crime, schools and sports is finally here.
Police took complaints from a woman over harassing phone calls she said relatives made; officers also picked up two people on warrants during traffic stops.
The school district has instituted a program where three current administrators will vie for the top spot.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Trenton Patch editor Nate Stemen sat down with Wayne McDermitt, owner and jewelry designer at Trenton Jewelers to talk about his building's new exterior and his love for Trenton.
A Trenton City Council meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at Trenton City Hall.
Customers of the new restaurant at Kennedy Recreation Center in Trenton will see new wall decorations and a new pizza oven.
