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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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Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 20 in Grosse Pointe Woods

Grosse Pointe Woods Director of Public Safety announced plans to participate in the annual campaign enforcing the use of seatbelts in moving vehicles. This year the enforcement focus will begin May 20 and end June 2.

Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 20 in Grosse Pointe Woods
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Bob Bashara's Exam Continued to August

The Grosse Pointe Park man already serving a prison sentence will not appear in 36th District Court on charges related to his wife's 2012 strangulation death until late August.

Bob Bashara's Exam Continued to August
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Deer Spotted in Grosse Pointe Woods, Shores

Grosse Pointe residents caught the deer on camera this weekend. At least one was spotted in the backyard of a home on Vernier Road and can be seen jumping a fence.

Deer Spotted in Grosse Pointe Woods, Shores
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Submit Recipes to South Students for Cookbook

The class of 2015 at Grosse Pointe South High School is looking for recipes to be shared in a cookbook they want to sell during registration.

Submit Recipes to South Students for Cookbook
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North High School Earns High Marks for Media

The Grosse Pointe North High School student newspaper and yearbook received a variety of recognition recently with the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association.

North High School Earns High Marks for Media
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SHE Boutique to Open This Week in Village

The boutique offering a personal shopping experience is slated to open this week on Kercheval Place in the Village. It is one of several new business in the City of Grosse Pointe.

SHE Boutique to Open This Week in Village
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Boutique Owner Buys Spa in Grosse Pointe Woods

Local business owner Rose Marchese and her husband have taken over a local spa. In addition to making some updates, Marchese is trying to partner with the medical field related to massage therapy for patients and whole body care.

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This Week in Grosse Pointe: May 6

Grosse Pointe Woods council; Grosse Pointe Woods/North High School flower sale; and the Grosse Pointe Shores Finance Committee are scheduled for this week.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: May 6
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Grosse Pointe Shores Police Help Motorist

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

Grosse Pointe Shores Police Help Motorist
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St. John/Borders Open House Draws Questions

St. John Providence Health System officials answered questions one-on-one with City of Grosse Pointe residents and other community members Thursday during an open house in the former Borders location concerning their plan to purchase the building.

St. John/Borders Open House Draws Questions
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New Juice Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Grosse Pointe Park

A new business, Jungle Juice Bar, featuring fruit and vegetable smoothies, raw juices and more, celebrated its grand-opening Thursday with a vine-cutting with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce.

New Juice Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Grosse Pointe Park
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St. John Providence to put $5.4M into Borders Building if Purchased

Officials are planning to do a complete renovation of the former Border building to outfit it with two retail spaces facing Kercheval Avenue. Additional renovations will focus on establishing space for the health system, including physical therapy and m

St. John Providence to put $5.4M into Borders Building if Purchased
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Register for Paint the Window Contest in Village

The annual art contest in the Village featuring paintings by kindergartners to fifth graders is scheduled for May 18. Pre-registration is required and may be done at Village Toy.

Register for Paint the Window Contest in Village
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Car Found on Blocks in Grosse Pointe Park

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

Car Found on Blocks in Grosse Pointe Park
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St. John Providence May Purchase Borders Building

St. John Providence Health System will host an open house inside the former Borders in the Village in Grosse Pointe Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to answer questions from the community.

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Bob Bashara Arraigned on Murder in Wife's Death

Bob Bashara made his first appearance Wednesday afternoon in 36th District Court on charges stemming from his wife's January 2012 strangulation death. He will return to court May 7.

Bob Bashara Arraigned on Murder in Wife's Death