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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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Resident Rescued in 2-Alarm Fire on Neff Road

Crews from the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Farms responded to the blaze Sunday, rescuing a disabled resident.

Resident Rescued in 2-Alarm Fire on Neff Road
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Coins, Stamps Opens Temporary Storefront

The investigation into the fire determined to be an arson continues but City of Grosse Pointe detectives are working some leads, including some from Birmingham where similar burglaries happened.

Coins, Stamps Opens Temporary Storefront
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Visions for Vacancies: 20599 Mack Ave.

Share ideas of what you'd like to see locate at the former site of Bank of America on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Visions for Vacancies: 20599 Mack Ave.
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Police Blotter: 4 Thefts Under Investgation

The following information is gathered from the public safety departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: 4 Thefts Under Investgation
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Shores to Establish Policy on Garage Use

After the city received a complaint from a resident, council asked the interim city manager to draft a policy regarding the use of the public works garage.

Shores to Establish Policy on Garage Use
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GP Teachers Elect New Union President, VP

Members of the Grosse Pointe Education Association voted Tuesday. The votes were tallied Wednesday with the results being shared last night on the GPEA Facebook page.

GP Teachers Elect New Union President, VP
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Grosse Pointe Shores Board of Review Adopts Rules Resolution

The Grosse Pointe Shores Board of Review adopted a resolution outlining ways in which they will abide by the open meetings act to ensure public access after a resident kicked out of a meeting filed a complaint with the state tax commission.

Grosse Pointe Shores Board of Review Adopts Rules Resolution
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Grosse Pointe Receives 2 Theater Proposals

The proposals both target the parking lot area behind the middle block in the Village that houses Caribou Coffee. One is by a corporate entity and one is by a local non-profit.

Grosse Pointe Receives 2 Theater Proposals
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Farms Council, Unions Approve 3-year Contract

Unionized employees of Grosse Pointe Farms and the council reached an agreement in collective bargaining as the council unanimously approved the new contract Monday.

Farms Council, Unions Approve 3-year Contract
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Farms Council Approves $4.5M Bond, Generator

A permanent generator approved Monday by Grosse Pointe Farms council should arrive to the Kerby Road Pump Station between Aug. 15 to 30.

Farms Council Approves $4.5M Bond, Generator
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Ribbon-Cutting: La Jolie Rose/Hannah Bear

The boutique shop featuring clothing, accessories and more for women, children and men recently moved to a storefront in Grosse Pointe Woods. The owner celebrated her new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.

Ribbon-Cutting: La Jolie Rose/Hannah Bear
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Police Blotter: Oven Mitts Ignite Recycling Bin

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

Police Blotter: Oven Mitts Ignite Recycling Bin
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: April 16

Following spring break, there are a variety of events this week in Grosse Pointe. Here are a few highlights.

This Week in Grosse Pointe: April 16
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Visions for Vacancies: 19271 Mack Ave. in GPW

Share your ideas of what business you'd like to see locate in this vacant commercial property at 19271 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Visions for Vacancies: 19271 Mack Ave. in GPW
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YogoHut Opens in Grosse Pointe Woods

The self-serve soft yogurt business offers 12 flavors, 10 of which will be rotating, and more than 30 toppings. Customers fill their own cups and pay by weighing their treat at the cash register.

YogoHut Opens in Grosse Pointe Woods
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Workers Install Final Beam at Neighborhood Club

The final beam for the outline of the future Neighborhood Club was signed by board members and employees early Friday and then installed. The beam completes the framing of the building, which will likely begin being bricked with about a month.

Workers Install Final Beam at Neighborhood Club
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Last Chance: Lego Artist Challenge Registration

The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods has extended the deadline for registration in the Lego Artist Challenge. The event happen April 21 and artists may now register through April 19.