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.
There are two major business districts in Trenton. One is walking friendly and the other could use some work.
Trenton residents won't have far to go for Starbucks coffee. Find out where the location's being built and when it might be finished.
Trenton residents and parents of children attending Trenton Public Schools shared their thoughts on the current free and reduced lunch guidelines on Trenton Patch's Facebook page.
Michigan families with an annual income of $14,521 or less qualify for free or reduced lunch, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Trenton has a luxury home new to the market with an asking price of over $400,000.
The renovation going on at the Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop in Trenton is not quite finished, but the end result will feature a number of updates to the interior and exterior of the restaurant.
Trenton residents can learn of recent criminal activity in their neighborhood less than 24 hours after the alleged crime is reported.
ParentCONNECT gives parents of students in Trenton Public Schools the ability to view their child's information about the current school year.
Michigan families with an annual income of $14,521 or less qualify for free or reduced lunch, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Get to know the 2012-13 Trenton High School football team through a series of video interviews with Trenton Patch.
Get to know the 2012-13 Trenton High School football team through a series of video interviews with Trenton Patch.
Get to know the 2012-13 Trenton High School football team through a series of video interviews with Trenton Patch.
Get to know the 2012-13 Trenton High School football team through a series of video interviews with Trenton Patch.
The petition deadline passed at 4 p.m. today and Trenton Patch has the list of three candidates running for the Trenton Board of Education.
The Lemonade in the Shade concert series is about to end. Don't miss your last chance to enjoy free music and lemonade compliments of the Tom Shumate Endowment Fund.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
An annual golf outing helps the Trenton Police Department provide valuable services to the community that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Trenton will receive a "walkability" audit on Thursday and Trenton Patch wants to know if the city is already a great place for a walk or if there's room for improvement.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is visiting several Michigan communities throughout August to evaluate walking conditions.
