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  • Grosse Pointe, MI

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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Photo Gallery: Aftermath of Holiday Storms

An excessive heat warning, air quality alert and hazardous weather outlook remain in effect for today, according to the National Weather Service. The Pointes could be in for another round of storms similar to those on Fourth of July.

Photo Gallery: Aftermath of Holiday Storms
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Fun Facts: Fourth of July

The U.S. Census Bureau shares a variety of fun facts related to Independence Day this July 4, 2012.

Fun Facts: Fourth of July
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Lake Shore Resurfacing Project Underway

The portion of Lake Shore Road that travels north from Vernier Road leading to St. Clair Shores is lined in orange barrels as a resurfacing project gets under way.

Lake Shore Resurfacing Project Underway
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Grosse Pointe Farms City Clerk to Leave After 8 Years

Assistant City Manager and City Clerk Matthew Tepper will remain with Grosse Pointe Farms through the end of this month. Then he will be "taking on a new challenge."

Grosse Pointe Farms City Clerk to Leave After 8 Years
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Police Blotter: Business Owner Reports Fake IDs

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

Police Blotter: Business Owner Reports Fake IDs
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: July 2

Here are some highlights from events scheduled this week in the Grosse Pointes.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: July 2
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House Hunt: 4 Open Houses Sunday, July 1

Realtors in the Grosse Pointes will be hosting open houses for four homes Sunday July 1. They range in price from $179,900 to $650,000 in price.

House Hunt: 4 Open Houses Sunday, July 1
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City's Public Services Director Retires

City of Grosse Pointe officials recognized one of its long time employees, Paul G. Weitzel, who is retiring after 26 years.

City's Public Services Director Retires
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Arrests Halt Rash of Vehicle Crimes in Woods

Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety officers arrested three men this week believed to be responsible for two rashes of vehicle related crimes near Hollywood and Marter.

Arrests Halt Rash of Vehicle Crimes in Woods
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Kerby Elementary Principal Search Begins

Following the promotion of Maureen Bur this week as a district curriculum director, Grosse Pointe Public School officials are now beginning their search for her replacement as the Kerby Elementary School principal.

Kerby Elementary Principal Search Begins
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Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Through Saturday

The National Weather Service has continued a heat advisory originally issued for Thrusday. It has been extended through Saturday night.

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Volunteer Farms Officer Retires After 35 Yrs

The Grosse Pointe Farms Emergency Support police force recognized one of its longest-serving fellow members, Tony Prohownik, Wednesday. He is retiring from the volunteer position after 35 years.

Volunteer Farms Officer Retires After 35 Yrs
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GP Schools Hires 2 Curriculum Directors

The Grosse Pointe Public School System will have two new curriculum directors starting next week after both gained unanimous approval by the board this week.

GP Schools Hires 2 Curriculum Directors
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$15M Cash-Only Bond Set for Bob Bashara

Bob Bashara appeared in 36th District Court via video-conference Wednesday for his arraignment for soliciting someone to kill Joe Gentz. He will appear in court again July 24.

$15M Cash-Only Bond Set for Bob Bashara
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Prosecutor: Bob Bashara Paid to Have Gentz Killed

Bob Bashara faces a single charge of solicitation of murder, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Wednesday in a press conference that drew dozens of media outlets to downtown Detroit.

Prosecutor: Bob Bashara Paid to Have Gentz Killed
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Police Blotter: Remove Valuables, Lock Cars

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

Police Blotter: Remove Valuables, Lock Cars
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Bashara Charges to be Detailed Wednesday

The Wayne County Prosecutor will host a press conference Wednesday to announce the charges against Bob Bashara, who was arrested Monday outside of one of his Grosse Pointe Park commercial properties.

Bashara Charges to be Detailed Wednesday