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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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Patch, James Patterson Partner for Summer Reading

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.

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Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.

Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
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Crowther Carpets Relocates to Grosse Pointe Woods

The locally owned and operated carpet and flooring store previously housed in the City of Grosse Pointe is relocating to Grosse Pointe Woods. Renovations are currently underway.

Crowther Carpets Relocates to Grosse Pointe Woods
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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
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Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.

Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: June 11

Graduation is among the many big events this week in the Grosse Pointes and for the rest of the students, this week marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: June 11
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House Hunt: 13 Open Houses Sunday June 10

Realtors in the Grosse Pointes will be showing 13 houses Sunday June 10 ranging in price from $99,000 to $760,000.

House Hunt: 13 Open Houses Sunday June 10
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Visions for Vacancies: 16836 Kercheval Ave.

Share your thoughts about what kind of business you'd like to see locate in the former location of GAP in the Village.

Visions for Vacancies: 16836 Kercheval Ave.
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Ribbon-Cutting: Grosse Pointe Music Academy

Officials celebrated the recent move of Grosse Pointe Music Academy into a vacant property in Grosse Pointe Woods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ribbon-Cutting: Grosse Pointe Music Academy
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Ribbon-Cutting: ZOIA and Associates, Inc.

Officials celebrated the recent relocation of ZOIA and Associates, Inc., into a vacant building on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.

Ribbon-Cutting: ZOIA and Associates, Inc.
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Confessed Burglar Waives Exam in Grosse Pointe Farms

The 21-year-old arrested in several of the recent daytime burglaries appeared in Grosse Pointe Farms court Wednesday stemming from his charges there. He is likely to be arraigned on charges in the City of Grosse Pointe Thursday.

Confessed Burglar Waives Exam in Grosse Pointe Farms
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Teen Appears in Wayne County Juvenile Court

A 16-year-old teenager who strenuously resisted being arrested earlier this week will face charges in the Wayne County Juvenile Court related to selling marijuana and battering two officers.

Teen Appears in Wayne County Juvenile Court
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16 Schools in Grosse Pointe Earn Green Status

Michigan Green Schools awarded 16 buildings in the Grosse Pointes the Green School designation for 2012. All of the schools have been recognized for multiple years.

16 Schools in Grosse Pointe Earn Green Status