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.
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Representatives from Nike, in association with Team Sports Inc., have agreed to provide football jerseys, complete with embroidered names and Victory Day logo, and footballs to every student participating in this year's event.
Trenton has two athletes playing in the 2012 Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association All-Star Softball Game.
The Trenton Police Officers Association Golf Outing is set for August 11 at West Shore Golf & Country Club in Grosse Ile.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Patch asked Trenton residents, "What would you like to see move into the building next to the Trenton police station?" The response on Facebook was nearly unanimous.
The Trenton Police Department is hiring three new officers, which will save the city money in overtime costs, according to Councilperson Bill LeFever.
Trenton officials will have two Ford pickup trucks and a Buick Park Avenue available for purchase at Friday's auction at Martin's Towing Auto Auction in Brownstown.
Roar on the River takes over Elizabeth Park all weekend from noon Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday. Here's a schedule for Friday, July 19.
The building connected to the Trenton Police Station has been empty for about a year. What would you like to see there?
Tired of wondering if that restaurant you drive by everyday is any good? Stop wondering and start deciding for yourself at Taste of the Races on Friday at PNC's Roar on the River inside Elizabeth Park.
Tired of wondering if that restaurant you drive by everyday is any good? Stop wondering and start deciding for yourself at Taste of the Races featured this Friday at PNC's Roar on the River.
Four Downriver communities near Trenton have a defined benefit, or pension plan, for police officers. Three other nearby communities have selected other options. It might surprise you who has pension plans for their officers and who doesn't.
Eat pancakes and sausage right on the Detroit River while watching racers prepare for PNC's Roar on the River from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 21 and 22 at Elizabeth Park.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mayor Pro-tem Terry Teifer said the new plan, coupled with the decision for officers to now pay 20 percent of health care costs, offers the city marginal savings and allows the city a chance to reduce reliance upon the fund balance to balance the budget.
Trenton police officers now get a pension consisting of two percent of their average annual pay multiplied by their number of years worked beginning in 2012.
The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Bike owners will have a chance to compete for best bike in show, while raising funds for the The Guidance Center and Trenton Firefighter Charities beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Trenton's Roar on the River.
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