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Village Toy Expands Tweens Division of Store
El's Boutique began as a small section of Village Toy two years ago. It did so well, the owner has expanded it and it now fills about half of the store.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
- 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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Police Blotter: Arrest in Business Burglary
The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Construction of Rivers of Grosse Pointe Imminent
Developers of the retirement village that is slated to be built on the former Children's Home of Detroit site in Grosse Pointe Woods expect construction to start in the next few weeks.
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Charity Basketall Game Draws Hundreds
The Grosse Pointe Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 102 donated $2,500 Tuesday to each the Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods Special Olympics and to Services for Older Citizens during the first charity basketball game with Detroit Lions.
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New Date Set in Gentz Competency Hearing
The man charged with first degree murder in the strangulation death of Jane Bashara is scheduled to appear in court again June 11 after the competency hearing was rescheduled so reports may be completed.
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Talks of Headlee Override in Woods Continue
Grosse Pointe Woods council members will continue their discussion concerning the headlee override and a road construction millage next week, with the goal of making recommendations for their official vote to follow on May 21.
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Action Auction Starts with Silent Bids
The Grosse Pointe Academy's annual Action Auction begins Wednesday night with the silent auction. There will also be a preview of Saturday's live auction.
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: May 7
There are several events scheduled this week in Grosse Pointe. Here are a few of the highlights.
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GP Police: Lock Vehicle Doors, Prevent Thefts
Police in the Grosse Pointes are urging residents to take valuable out of vehicles and to lock vehicles to deter thefts. A variety of investigations are underway in the Pointes related to such thefts.
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Burglar Kicks In Front Door on Kerby Road
Grosse Pointe Farms police are asking anyone who may have information to call 313-885-2627. Callers should ask for Detective John Walko.
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Police Blotter: Money Scam, Burglary Reported
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Repairs to Water Main Break Nearly Complete
Grosse Pointe Farms officials are nearly finished repairing the broken water main at Mack Avenue and Moross Road. Barring any unexpected complications, the repair should be complete by the close of business today.
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GP Theatre's 'Hairspray' Opens Sunday, May 6
The Grosse Pointe Theatre's musical production features more than 20 dance routines and 30 actors/dancers. 'Hairspray' ends the theatre's 64th season.
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Farms Officials Work to Fix Water Main Break
A water main break near Mack Avenue and Moross Road may be causing brown water. Residents are urged to run water until it's clear.
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Ferry Educator Named A Top Teacher by Metro Parent
James Fisher has been a teacher for 21 years and this year's class nominated him for the award with the Metro Parent magazine.
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Police Blotter: Burglar Steals $100 from Business
The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Court Hearing for Gentz in Bashara Homicide Rescheduled
The handyman charged in the strangulation death of Jane E. Bashara was to appear in 36th District Court Friday but the hearing has been adjourned and a new date is to be determined as his competency evaluation continues.
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Carjackers Arraigned on 5 Felonies Each
The two men arrested earlier this week by police in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes will be arraigned this afternoon in 36th District Court on multiple felonies stemming from the attempted carjacking and shooting.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
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Mack Ave. Streetscape Project Begins in City
Orange barrels have begun lining Mack Avenue as the first phase of the Mack Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project gets underway with street lighting installments by DTE and is coupled with a water main replacement project along much of the same stretch o
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Officers Participate in Joint Training
Public Safety Officers from the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Shores and cross-trained police officers from Harper Woods participated in group training Tuesday on St. Clair Street near the Elworthy baseball field.
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