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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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City of GP to Host Master Planning Workshop

The workshop will allow residents, business owners and other stakeholders to share their thoughts and opinions about what they would like to see in future development of the City of Grosse Pointe.

City of GP to Host Master Planning Workshop
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Moross Greenway Project Aims to Raise $600K

A project that began as a discussion among Grosse Pointe Farms beautification commissioners a few years ago has evolved into a joint effort involving a core group of people from elected officials to residents from several communities and more.

Moross Greenway Project Aims to Raise $600K
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District Goals for Schools Gain Approval

After about a year, the Grosse Pointe Public School board approved district goals outlined by Superintendent Tom Harwood. The goals are measurable, which is one of the factors members requested.

District Goals for Schools Gain Approval
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Bob Bashara Makes Court Appearance

The Grosse Pointe Park man named as a "person of interest" in the January death of his wife, Jane, made an appearance in court today related to an emergency motion.

Bob Bashara Makes Court Appearance
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Police Blotter: Man Arrested in Vehicle Arson

The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Department of Grosse Pointe Park. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Man Arrested in Vehicle Arson
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Investigation Continues in Bashara Homicide

Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety and the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office continue to investigate the January strangulation death of Jane Bashara, a well-known marketing executive who was active in the community.

Investigation Continues in Bashara Homicide
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Police Blotter: Impersonation Investigation

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

Police Blotter: Impersonation Investigation
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Last Chance: National Library Week

Grosse Pointe Public Library will celebrate National Library Week with several events and giveways beginning today through Saturday.

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Visions for Vacancies: 345 Fisher Road

Share your ideas about what type of business you'd like to see fill this Fisher Road commercial property in the City of Grosse Pointe.

Visions for Vacancies: 345 Fisher Road
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2 Arrested in Catalytic Converter Theft

St. Clair Shores police arrested two men April 3 after witnessing their attempt to steal a catalytic converter from a car. Two additional catalytic converters were recovered from their getaway vehicle.

2 Arrested in Catalytic Converter Theft
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Farms Police Warn Residents of Thefts

Grosse Pointe Farms police are warning residents to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior after two daytime thefts of catalytic converters were reported today. Anyone with information is asked to call 313-885-2100.

Farms Police Warn Residents of Thefts
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Police Blotter: 3 Cars Towed from 2 Crashes

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

Police Blotter: 3 Cars Towed from 2 Crashes
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Police Blotter: Teens Under Investigation

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

Police Blotter: Teens Under Investigation
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GP Police Return Bicycle to Park Boy, 10

City of Grosse Pointe police officers tracked down a bicycle stolen from a 10-year-old Grosse Pointe Park boy and returned it to him within about an hour.

GP Police Return Bicycle to Park Boy, 10
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Protect Your Home During Vacation, Police Say

A recent attempted burglary of a City of Grosse Pointe home prompted police to highlight the ways in which residents can protect their house even when they are not there.

Protect Your Home During Vacation, Police Say
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Grosse Pointe Music Academy to Move to Woods

During spring break, Grosse Pointe Music Academy will be relocating from its Grosse Pointe Park storefront to Grosse Pointe Woods. They will occupy the former Village Cleaners shop on Mack Avenue.

Grosse Pointe Music Academy to Move to Woods
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Frost, Freeze Warning Issued for Tonight

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook warning of frost and freeze conditions as temperatures dip to normal seasonal temperatures tonight and the rest of the week.

Frost, Freeze Warning Issued for Tonight