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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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You're Invited: Kindergarten Info Night

Grosse Pointe Public Schools will host an informational night Thursday for parents of future kindergarteners. Each of the district's elementary schools will host its own meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.

You're Invited: Kindergarten Info Night
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Police Blotter: Stolen Guns, SUV

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

Police Blotter: Stolen Guns, SUV
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National Weather Service Warns of Wind Chill

The coldest airmass of the season is moving in to southeastern Michigan early Tuesday, making for dangerous conditions with low temperatures and high winds.

National Weather Service Warns of Wind Chill
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Crimes Stoppers Offers Reward in DeWulf Homicide

Anyone with information leading to an arrest and prosecution in the November death of Grosse Pointe Woods resident Donald DeWulf could receive up to $2,500.

Crimes Stoppers Offers Reward in DeWulf Homicide
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Man Arraigned in Treasure Trove Burglary

A 52-year-old man who turned himself into City of Grosse Pointe police has been arraigned on three charges stemming from one burglary and one attempted break-in.

Man Arraigned in Treasure Trove Burglary
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Police Blotter: Drunk, Drugged Drivers Arrested

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

Police Blotter: Drunk, Drugged Drivers Arrested
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House Hunt: 17 Open Houses Jan. 20

There are 17 houses that will be shown Sunday Jan. 20 by Grosse Pointe realtors from 2 to 4 p.m. They range in price from $110,000 to $599,000.

House Hunt: 17 Open Houses Jan. 20
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Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods Police Quell Courtroom Outburst

Five people were arrested Wednesday in Harper Woods District Court following an outburst in the middle of a preliminary exam hearing before Judge Roger A. LaRose among the people in the courtroom gallery.

Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods Police Quell Courtroom Outburst
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GP North's Assistant Principal Receives Award

The Michigan Reading Association has named Grosse Pointe North assistant principal Kate Murray as an administrator of the year, according to Grosse Pointe Public Schools.

GP North's Assistant Principal Receives Award
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Police Blotter: Fraudulent Gift Certificates

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

Police Blotter: Fraudulent Gift Certificates
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Farms Police Arrest Man in Rash of Break-Ins

Grosse Pointe Farms police arrested a 29-year-old man Monday in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles that happened over the weekend.

Farms Police Arrest Man in Rash of Break-Ins
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Bob Bashara's Bond Reduction Request Pending

The judge heard arguments early Thursday in Third Circuit Court on a bond reduction request from Bob Bashara's attorney. Prosecutors oppose any change, saying his behavior since being in jail has continued to be of concern.

Bob Bashara's Bond Reduction Request Pending
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Grosse Pointe Woods Resident Arraigned in Cat Hoarding Case

The 70-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods woman accused of abusing animals after more than 75 feral cats were removed from her home earlier this year made her first appearance in court on a felony charge Wednesday.

Grosse Pointe Woods Resident Arraigned in Cat Hoarding Case
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Grosse Pointe Woods Man Arraigned in Molestation Case

A 55-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man waived the reading of his formal charges Wednesday in a case in which he is accused of molesting a girl from 2007 to 2011.

Grosse Pointe Woods Man Arraigned in Molestation Case
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Bob Bashara to Seek Reduction in $15M Bond

Bob Bashara, who is accused of hiring a hitman to kill Joe Gentz, will make his next appearance in Third Circuit Court Thursday to ask the judge for a reduction in his bond.

Bob Bashara to Seek Reduction in $15M Bond
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Grosse Pointe Farms Discusses Council Vacancy

Grosse Pointe Farms officials will be accepting letters of interest along with a resume from any resident wishing to fill the vacant seat on city council following the passing of Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Leonard.

Grosse Pointe Farms Discusses Council Vacancy