Jen Anesi grew up in the small town of Hudson, WI, and pursued dual degrees in French horn performance and music education at DePaul University and at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She left school her junior year to join the Army National Guard, where she served as a combat medic for almost three years. Jen was honorably discharged following the birth of her son in 2005. She graduated magna cum laude in 2010 with a BA in Journalism from Oakland University, where she also earned the school's prestigious College of Arts and Sciences Meritorious Achievement Award.
Over the past few years, Jen has freelanced for The Oakland Press , The Oakland Post , MLive.com and, most recently, Rochester Patch , which she helped launch in October of 2010 before being hired as Local Editor of Oakland Township Patch. In December 2011, she took over as editor of Troy Patch.
Jen currently lives in Rochester Hills with her son.
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>While I tend to lean left on some issues, I lean right on others and do not consider myself either Democrat or Republican. Regardless of my personal beliefs, I do everything I can to stay as politically neutral, fair and balanced as I can in all of my reporting.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>I am not religious, though I respect others' religious beliefs and enjoy learning about different religions. <br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>There are many, many hot-button issues in Troy, including the recent transit center controversy and the ongoing effort to recall Troy Mayor Janice Daniels. The community is diverse, vibrant, and busy, busy, busy. Keeping my finger on the pulse of city government is a priority, as is covering police, school, sports and business news.
The honor student tutors students, plays flute in band, earns straight A's, volunteers and still finds time to bike along the Paint Creek Trail.
In honor of Flag Day, we combed the township for American flags; this is what we found.
Take a look and venture a guess.
Take a look and venture a guess.
Oakland Township resident Cheri Hopkins captured the landing on camera Sunday evening.
Galas, fundraisers and meetings – oh, my!
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett is writing daily reports of his trip to Germany for Rochester Patch.
Don't drink too much, stay in school and follow your dreams, they say.
A microchip helped reunite Coyote with his Lake Orion family a year after he ran away.
Here's a look at what's for sale in Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township.
DTE Energy estimates power will be restored to most customers between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday.
We want to hear what you have to say.
She does, however, like to organize Red Cross blood drives.
The Brooksie Way 5k Middle School Challenge combats obesity, encourages students to participate in Brooksie Way 5k race.
The Planning Commission voted Tuesday to study rezoning at Adams and Dutton roads, where Moceri hopes to build Blossom Ridge senior living community.
Neighbors are worried about increased traffic, garbage and safety if the plaza expands.
The following information was supplied by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Substation in Oakland Township. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Amendments to the shopping center's Planned Unit Development would include the ability to have veterinary clinics, animal grooming and new signage.
New equipment, dining room, familiar menu at Adams and Silverbell roads.
Commencements, public hearings, gardening at the library and free fishing will keep Oakland Township residents busy this week.
