New Business Coming to West Road in Trenton

A sign for The European Boutique was installed above a small shop space at 2334 West Road in Trenton.

A sign was recently installed above a small shop space at 2334 West Road. While an official opening date in not scheduled for The European Boutique, owner Juliana VanBuren said the store will offer fashions inspired by European designers. The boutique is expected to carry dresses, accessories, unique gifts and home decor items. The was information available about a space next door to The European Boutique Friday afternoon. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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'The Walking Dead' Fans Flock to New Comic Book Store in Trenton

One of the most popular comics available at Comic City in Trenton is also the basis for a popular television show of the same name on AMC.

Stephanie Smethers said the most popular comic book at Comic City in Trenton is the graphic novel "The Walking Dead," by Robert Kirkman, which was the basis for the hit television show of the same name. "'The Walking Dead' is an absolute staple at all of our locations," Smethers said. Smethers and her parents, Bob and Jill Smethers, opened their fourth Comic City location at 3410 West Road in late February. Those who shy away from the zombie genre of comics can find plenty of other comics to read including Superman and Batman. Trenton High School freshman Bradly Drabczyk said recent films based on Marvel Comics characters brought him to the store to find out more about the superheroes he'd seen on the big screen. "Ever since the Marvel …

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New Comic Book Store Opens in Trenton

A new Comic City location in Trenton opened the doors for the first time to kick off the month of March.

Just four months after construction began, a new Comic City location opened as planned in the shopping plaza at West and Grange in Trenton. Store owners Bob and Jill Smethers have three other Comic City locations in Canton, Pontiac and West Bloomfield. Stephanie Smethers, their daughter, is expected to run the day-to-day operations of the new location. Look to Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for more information on the new Comic City location including photos and a business profile detailing the store's owners and inventory. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Week in Review: New Trenton Business, Coffee Shop and More

Here are some of the top headlines in Trenton and Grosse Ile this week.

Here are some of the top stories in Trenton and Grosse Ile this week. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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New Trenton Business Has Gone to the Dogs

A new business in Downtown Trenton gives customers a unique chance to bond with man's best friend.

Colleen Medere, 48, of Woodhaven began grooming her dogs herself as a way to save money and it, eventually, turned into a hobby. After spending years grooming her two dogs, a Great Dane mix and a Boxer mix, Medere decided to turn her hobby into Trenton's first self-wash and full-service pet grooming salon when she purchased a vacant 100-year-old house in Downtown Trenton and opened Bubble Puppy on Feb. 13. "I decided to go all in," Medere said. Bubble Puppy, 2505 W. Jefferson Ave., allows pet owners to wash their dogs using a large grooming station. The grooming station has the capability to spray water, set to just the right temperature, shampoo and conditioner. There's also a high-powered blower and towels to finish the job. Medere said …

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New West Road Business Beginning to Take Shape

Some Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch users were disappointed to find out the nature of a new business coming to West Road.

New West Road Business Beginning to Take Shape

Some Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch users were disappointed to find out the nature of a new business coming to West Road.

A shiny new sign sits atop a former Burger King location on West Road near the border of Woodhaven and Trenton. The building is currently being transformed into a new Wild Coney and Grill location. Wild Coney & Grill locations in Southgate, Riverview and Wayne serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. An owner of the new restaurant could not be reached for a potential completion date. Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch users had mixed feelings about the new business: For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Mystery Business Coming to Trenton

A new business began leasing the former InkSpot Tattoo & Body Piercing parcel in December.

Brown paper covers the windows of the former InkSpot Tattoo & Body Piercing space, indicating a new business might be opening in Trenton. The property became available for lease in August 2012 when the InkSpot closed down. The space is currently owned by C O Management Services of Woodhaven. John Howey of C O Management said the entity leasing the property wants the new business to be a surprise and has decided to keep any information about the business confidential. Look to Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for more information on the new business at 2330 West Road as it becomes available. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily …

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New Business Coming to Trenton

A new business is coming to a large shopping plaza on the corner of West and Grange roads.

New Business Coming to Trenton

A new business is coming to a large shopping plaza on the corner of West and Grange roads.

Comic book readers in Trenton and on Grosse Ile will be glad to know a new comic book store is coming to Trenton. Comic City is opening a new location in a large shopping plaza on the corner of West and Grange roads, next door to foot specialist Salama Mayer, D.P.M. Store owners Bob and Jill Smethers have two other Comic City locations in Canton and West Bloomfield. Stephanie Smethers, their daughter, is expected to run the day-to-day operations of the new location. Stephanie Smethers said the family began construction on the Trenton location in December 2011 and recently slapped on the final coat of paint. Stephanie Smethers added the store is expected to open in February. Look to Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for more information on the new …

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