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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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Grosse Pointe Farms to Address Accretion at Lake's Edge

The accretion that has been growing steadily at the edge of Lake St. Clair next to Pier Park is going to be addressed by Grosse Pointe Farms officials, who unveiled their plan Monday to city council.

Grosse Pointe Farms to Address Accretion at Lake's Edge
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3 Grosse Pointe Woods Residents File for School Board

Three residents will be competing for two seats on the Grosse Pointe School Board, according to petitions filed with the Grosse Pointe Park clerk's office. The filing deadline was Tuesday.

3 Grosse Pointe Woods Residents File for School Board
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Screen on Lawn Alerts Farms Man to Burglary

The Grosse Pointe Farms police are investigating the burglary that happened Monday afternoon in which a screen and earrings alerted the homeowner to the crime.

Screen on Lawn Alerts Farms Man to Burglary
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DTE to Provide GP Farms With Progress Updates

In about 30 days DTE is expected to provide Grosse Pointe Farms officials with updates about the progress of updates and repairs being made to the infrastructure that are intended to bring more stability to power service in the city.

DTE to Provide GP Farms With Progress Updates
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Preliminary Exam Rescheduled in Joe Gentz Case

Joe Gentz, the man charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the January strangulation death of Grosse Pointe Park's Jane E. Bashara, will have his preliminary exam another time.

Preliminary Exam Rescheduled in Joe Gentz Case
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Police Blotter: Wheels, Rims Stolen From Car

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

Police Blotter: Wheels, Rims Stolen From Car
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House Hunt: 12 Open Houses Aug. 12

Realtors in Grosse Pointe will be showing 12 houses in four of the five communities Sunday Aug. 12.

House Hunt: 12 Open Houses Aug. 12
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: Aug. 13

Grosse Pointe Farms city council will meet, Shores council will have a special meeting and Assumption Cultural Center will have its annual Greekfest this week.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: Aug. 13
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Burglar Enters Homes When Owners Present

City of Grosse Pointe police are investigating two burglaries in which owners were home when the crime happened. Police warn residents to lock their doors and windows.

Burglar Enters Homes When Owners Present
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Grosse Pointe Chamber Sells Fish T-Shirts

Do you love the Grosse Pointe Fish? Buy a t-shirt from the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce that features all of them.

Grosse Pointe Chamber Sells Fish T-Shirts
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Tinsley-Talabi Narrowly Defeats Bledsoe in 2nd District

According to the most recent figures released by the Wayne County Clerk's Elections Division, Alberta Tinsley-Talabi edged out Tim Bledsoe for the Democratic nomination for state representative in the 2nd District.

Tinsley-Talabi Narrowly Defeats Bledsoe in 2nd District
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Banks, Schulte to Vie for 1st District House Seat in November

Harper Woods resident Brian Banks and Grosse Pointe Shores resident Dan Schulte will compete in the November election to become the Michigan Representative for District 1 after Tuesday's primary.

Banks, Schulte to Vie for 1st District House Seat in November
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U.S. Senate: Durant Concedes to Hoekstra

Current U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will face Pete Hoekstra in the November election after voters narrowed the field Tuesday during the August primary.

U.S. Senate: Durant Concedes to Hoekstra
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Bob Bashara Enters Not Guilty Plea, Conference Scheduled

During his first appearance with his new attorney, Bob Bashara waived the formal reading of his charges and entered a not guilty plea in Third Circuit Court early Tuesday.

Bob Bashara Enters Not Guilty Plea, Conference Scheduled
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GP Woods Public Safety Covers Absence at Harper Woods Fire Station

For the second time in a matter of months, additional Grosse Pointe Woods public safety officers worked Saturday to ensure proper coverage in case of a fire in Harper Woods, where no firefighters were on duty.

GP Woods Public Safety Covers Absence at Harper Woods Fire Station
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Woods Council Approves Sign Variance for Retailer

The Grosse Pointe Woods council unanimously approved a variance for Woods Wholesale Wine Monday that will allow the owner to have a third sign placed on the business to more thoroughly alert passersby to what is sold inside.

Woods Council Approves Sign Variance for Retailer