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Andrew Thurlow is the Local Editor for Wyandotte Patch and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch. A Downriver native and graduate of the Wayne State University Journalism Program, Andrew has worked in a variety of fields within the industry, from local government and sports reporting to automotive and international business news.

Throughout his years at WSU, Andrew worked extensively as a reporter at various daily, weekly and online publications, including the Ile Camera and The News-Herald. He has been awarded for sports and news reporting. In the winter of 2011, he began working as a stringer in the sports department at The Detroit News, covering high school sports including, but not limited to, football, basketball and baseball. After graduating, he immediately landed a full-time position as an intern reporter at Automotive News, the flagship publication under the Crain Communications Inc. umbrella, all the while working nights at The Detroit News. He started from absolute scratch covering business journalism. By the time the term ended, he was covering national and international business news with the rest of the veteran staff. After two years at the Det. News and nearly a year as an auto reporter, Andrew decided to retrace his steps and return to local journalism.

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Trenton Grosse Ile|News|

Cupid's Undie Run Puts the Hilarity in Charity

This Valentine's Day weekend join the hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation.

Cupid's Undie Run Puts the Hilarity in Charity
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Top 10 Funniest Santa Photos

Check out this compilation of the 10 funniest photos of kids with Santa.

Top 10 Funniest Santa Photos
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Wyandotte Closed for the Holidays

The Customer Service Center will be open on December 26th, 27th and 30th, 2013 and January 2nd and 3rd, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as usual.

Wyandotte Closed for the Holidays
Trenton Grosse Ile|News|

Operation North Pole Has Commenced

Every year, former deputy chief John Masserant plays the role of Santa Clause and stuffs a fire truck full of gifts, and delivers them to needy families on Christmas Eve.

Operation North Pole Has Commenced