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  • Grosse Pointe, MI

I am the editor for Grosse Pointe Patch. I've lived and worked in the Pointes for nearly eight years. My professional background has been in newspapers, where I covered courts, crime, schools and government. Before moving to the Pointes, I worked in Indiana covering crime, criminal & civil state courts and a federal district court for six years.

I have a B.S. in Journalism from Bowling Green State University. My career started as a copy editor and transitioned into reporting. I love people and that is what I enjoy most about journalism: every day I get the opportunity to meet and interview different people. Everyone has a story.

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Police Blotter: Electronics Stolen from Home

The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Electronics Stolen from Home
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Power Restored in Grosse Pointe Woods

The power was restored to the neighborhood in Grosse Pointe Woods where downed power lines caught fire Tuesday.

Power Restored in Grosse Pointe Woods
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Burglaries Continue in Grosse Pointe Shores, Woods

Grosse Pointe Shores Department of Public Safety is urging residents to report anything deemed suspicious in the moment rather than waiting, which will be more helpful and have potential to help officers interrupt one of the crimes.

Burglaries Continue in Grosse Pointe Shores, Woods
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: March 25

The Grosse Pointe Public School board will meet; Grosse Pointe Woods finance committee will meet; and Grosse Pointe Park city council will meet. City offices will be closed Friday.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: March 25
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Get a Sneak Peek of Tallulah's, BonaFide Bakery

Renderings by a local property designer show what the future businesses will look like along Grosse Pointe Park's Kercheval Avenue business district.

Get a Sneak Peek of Tallulah's, BonaFide Bakery
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Wayne County Prosecutor Layoffs to Impact Cases

One Grosse Pointe city attorney said he intends to minimize the impact by increasing the number of prosecutions of high-level misdemeanors.

Wayne County Prosecutor Layoffs to Impact Cases
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Temporary Helistop in Grosse Pointe Woods to be Decommissioned Soon

St. John Hospital and Medical Center has gained its permits from Detroit for its permanent helistop location for medical flights, which means the temporary location in Grosse Pointe Woods will be decommissioned soon.

Temporary Helistop in Grosse Pointe Woods to be Decommissioned Soon
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Grosse Pointe South Show Choir Wins Grand Championship

Grosse Pointe South's two choral ensembles earned the Grand Championship in a competition last weekend in Ohio. It was the first time the teams had competed in about 7 years.

Grosse Pointe South Show Choir Wins Grand Championship
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19 Grosse Pointe South Students Earn German Awards

A national German exam resulted in awards being given to 19 Grosse Pointe South High School students this year. Thousands of students take the exam each year.

19 Grosse Pointe South Students Earn German Awards
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Parking Meters in City to Accept Electronic Payments

The City of Grosse Pointe approved an agreement this week with Parkmobile to allow for electronic payments to meters throughout the city as an additional option for motorists.

Parking Meters in City to Accept Electronic Payments