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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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Prosecutor Announces Murder Charge for Bob Bashara

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced several charges early Wednesday against Bob Bashara in the strangulation death of his wife, Jane Bashara, whose body was found in the back of an SUV in Detroit.

Prosecutor Announces Murder Charge for Bob Bashara
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Buildings Surface at Rivers of Grosse Pointe

Construction has been impacted by all of the rain but workers are making significant strides each day on the project at the former site of the Children's Home of Detroit. The Rivers is a retirement village that will include independent, assisted an

Buildings Surface at Rivers of Grosse Pointe
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Group Wants Santorum Assembly Open to North Students

Three of the leaders from the local chapters of Young Americans for Freedom organization requested the Rick Santorum assembly/speech be open to parents and to North High School students.

Group Wants Santorum Assembly Open to North Students
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Santorum Situation Draws Criticism from 16

A small, concentrated group shared criticism Monday night with the Grosse Pointe Public School Board on Rick Santorum's planned visit/speech at South High School. Meanwhile, one local attorney says the issue is not freedom of speech.

Santorum Situation Draws Criticism from 16
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Jacket Stolen in Grosse Pointe Park Burglary

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

Jacket Stolen in Grosse Pointe Park Burglary
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22 Applied to Grosse Pointe School Board

Grosse Pointe Public School Board members received copies of 22 applications Friday related to the vacancy created by Brendan Walsh's immediate resignation late last month.

22 Applied to Grosse Pointe School Board
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Tearful Goodbyes Mark Closure of Caribou

The Grosse Pointe Woods location of Caribou Coffee closes forever today at noon. The coffeehouse is packed this Sunday morning with many people sharing their sadness and even tears about the closure with employees.

Tearful Goodbyes Mark Closure of Caribou
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Gearheads Robotics Team Competes at States

Students on the joint North-South robotics team, the Gearheads, are competing this weekend at Eastern Michigan University for the state title.

Gearheads Robotics Team Competes at States
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South Group Planning Santorum Visit Fledgling Organization

The chapter of Young Americans for Freedom responsible for planning the visit by Rick Santorum later this month at Grosse Pointe South High School only became a sanctioned club by the school in February.

South Group Planning Santorum Visit Fledgling Organization
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2 Grosse Pointe Park Officers Receive Awards

Two Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Officers receive an award for their work in 2012, including a life-saving award and a commendation.

2 Grosse Pointe Park Officers Receive Awards
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'Fishington G.P.' Offers Lessons in Business

Ferry Elementary School teacher James Fisher uses problem-based learning and classroom economy to create businesses in 'Fishington G.P.'

'Fishington G.P.' Offers Lessons in Business
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Beaumont Names Ed Russell a Trustee

Grosse Pointe Farms resident and business owner Ed Russell will join a team of 103 trustees who advise the Beaumont Health System Board of Directors.

Beaumont Names Ed Russell a Trustee
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Biggby Coffee Coming to Grosse Pointe Woods

The Grosse Pointe Woods Building Official is to walk the property of the future site of Biggby Coffee on Monday to review plans and ensure all of the proper attention is given to the building as it is converted from a bank to a coffee house.

Biggby Coffee Coming to Grosse Pointe Woods
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Santorum Speech Back On at Grosse Pointe South

Parents of Grosse Pointe South High School students will be offered the option of opting-in to attend the speech, which has been put back on the schedule for April 24.

Santorum Speech Back On at Grosse Pointe South
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Grosse Pointe Receives $1K for Tree-Planting

The City of Grosse Pointe will be the recipient of a $1,000 grant to plant trees from a combined group involving DNR and DTE.