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.
The stranded cruise liner involving 4,200 passengers in mid-February has not deterred cruise travel, one Clinton Township travel agency owner says.
Grosse Pointe Farms police arrested 3 men Tuesday night outside Pier Park from a stolen semi-truck that side-swiped cars at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
For the first time in seven years, Grosse Pointe South High Schools choral ensembles will participate in competitions with other schools.
Two men St. Clair Shores police believe are responsible for robbing an 85-year-old woman a parking lot were arrested Monday night after a multi-city pursuit spanning Grosse Pointe Shores to Grosse Pointe Park.
The Grosse Pointe Woods city council approved a 5K charity race Monday scheduled for April 28.
The Downtown Development Authority voted Monday to seek proposals for a marketing evaluation and plan for the Village.
In an attempt to thank their local customers, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe has created a Tuesday night special that includes a three course meal and live music.
The following information is gathered by the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
A Grosse Pointe North senior was one of 12 finalists in a multi-county art competition for Black History month. His block print 'X' is on display at N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Detroit.
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Recognized for bringing French style to the Grosse Pointes, the Detroit Free Press featured the two owners of Voila Boutique in Grosse Pointe Farms Sunday.
The Grosse Pointe Woods city council will meet; the Boards of Review for the Shores and the Park will have initial meetings; and the City's DDA will meet to discuss the annual budget.
Block scheduling was introduced to school board members; Kate Murray took over North as its new principal; and more this week in Grosse Pointe.
Realtors in the Grosse Pointes will be showing 11 houses Sunday March 3 ranging in price from $129,900 to $459,900.
This weekend in Grosse Pointe there are a variety of activities including a Lego challenge, an exotic animal demonstration and a horse show.
A variety of leads are being investigated actively in shooting death of a Grosse Pointe Woods man found inside his home in November.
In the most recent burglary in Grosse Pointe Woods, a car and several small items were stolen while the homeowners were on vacation. Detectives are eager to recover the car in hopes it will aid in the investigation.
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Tickets are available per person or per family for the March 28 benefit game that will offer half-time autograph signings by the Detroit Lions and will benefit two local organizations.
