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GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The city of Grosse Pointe Woods will once again be honoring those who have served their country in the armed forces, and especially those who died while serving.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes New vehicle bridge, kayak launch open at Lake Front Park Grosse Pointe Woods Recreation Commission member Gib Heim demonstrates the new kayak launch April 17. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two new amenities at Lake Front Park opened to the public last weekend. On the morning of April 17, Grosse Pointe Woods City Council members and administrators gathered at the park for two ribbon-cuttings: one to unveil the new vehicular bridge and a second to open the new kayak launch area. Also present were members of the city’s engi...
Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Robert Novitke dies City of Grosse Pointe Woods Posted at 7:53 PM, Mar 16, 2021 and last updated 2021-03-16 19:53:33-04 (WXYZ) â The city of Grosse Pointe Woods is mourning the passing of Mayor Robert Novitke. An obituary posted on the city's website says he died on Sunday, March 14. He was reportedly 74-years-old. Novitke had been mayor since November of 1990. Prior to that, he served on the city council for 13 years. A lawyer and US Marine who served in Vietnam, Novitke is survived by his wife, five children and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are p...
File photos by Deb Jacques Grosse Pointe Woods mourns loss of Mayor Robert Novitke Several of Robert Novitke’s family members attended the dedication of the Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center Oct. 23, 2020. Related Advertisement GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The flags at the Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center in Grosse Pointe Woods and all other city properties were lowered to half-staff March 15 to pay tribute to Mayor Robert Novitke, who passed away March 14. The longtime mayor, who reportedly died from emphysema, also was remembered with a moment of silence at the March 15 Grosse Pointe Wood...
Community remembers councilman, ‘great guy’ In 2017, George McMullen, right, participated in the “An Evening Under the Stars” fundraiser to benefit the Full Circle Foundation. The event was held at the Roostertail in Detroit. Photo provided by Judy Gafa Advertisement GROSSE POINTE WOODS — There’s a feeling of sadness in the community with the passing of Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman George McMullen Jr. On Dec. 29, the elected official who made friends everywhere he went lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63. A moment of silence was held in his honor at the Jan. 4...