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Police Blotter: Crash, Pursuit Ends in Arrest
The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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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House Hunt: 11 Open Houses Sunday, March 25
Realtors will show four houses in Grosse Pointe Farms, five in Grosse Pointe Park and two in Grosse Pointe Woods. The homes range in price from $199,000 to $687,500.
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Last Chance: Egg Hunt Registrations
Three of the five Grosse Pointes are hosting egg hunt events Saturday, March 31. Registration and tickets are still available through the appropriate city office.
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DIA Inside Out Art Now in Grosse Pointe
There are 10 reproductions of artwork displayed at the Detroit Institute of Arts that have been posted throughout the Grosse Pointes.
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: March 26
Here are a few of the highlights of important meetings and events happening in the Grosse Pointes this week.
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Residents Question Beaumont Hospital's Plans
A recent community meeting held by Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe has spurred a number of questions by neighboring residents who shared their concerns with City of Grosse Pointe council this week.
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City Officers Recognized for Work in 2011
Five City of Grosse Pointe public safety officers received department awards for their work in various cases in 2011.
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Mulier's Market Begins Liquidation Sales
The popular neighborhood grocer in Grosse Pointe Park will close after clearing out the store. Liquidation sales began Wednesday.
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Plans for Grosse Pointe Bike Paths Progress
The committee working to determine bike paths in the Grosse Pointes is nearing legal review of the plans before they are presented to each of the councils for approval.
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Defer to Reopen Wednesday After Pipe Repair
Students are expected to return to class Wednesday at Defer Elementary School after having an unexpected day off Tuesday due to a broken pipe that flooded a second floor classroom.
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Shores Resident Files Complaint with State
After being kicked out of a Board of Review hearing last week, a Grosse Pointe Shores resident has filed a complaint with the State Tax Commission.
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Demolition Begins to Make Way for McDonald's
Despite the many protests from Grosse Pointe Farms residents, McDonald's will construct a new building at Mack Avenue and Canyon/Moran. Demolition began this week and construction is expected to begin about 15 days after demolition is complete.
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Shores Extends Tolling Agreement with GPYC
Grosse Pointe Shores council voted Tuesday to extend a tolling agreement with the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club regarding the water billing issue officials have been trying to sort out for a few years.
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Computer at Issue in Grosse Pointe Shores
Mayor Ted Kedzierski had the hard drive of the computer copied so any council member wishing to look at it will have access.
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MI Arson Prevention Offers Reward in Coins & Stamps Fire
Anyone with information is asked to call City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety at 313-886-3200 or Arson Control at 1-800-44-ARSON about the fire that gutted Coins and Stamps earlier this month.
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Building Problem Closes Defer Tuesday
Grosse Pointe Public Schools canceled classes at Defer Elementary School for Tuesday, March 20, due to a building problem.
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City Marina to Receive Ground Fault Monitor
The City of Grosse Pointe council voted Monday to purchase and install a ground fault monitor at the marina as a safety precaution to alert officials to stray electrical currents.
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Officials to Follow Up on Mack Avenue Business Issues
Officials from Wayne County and the city of Grosse Pointe Woods left a recent meeting satisfied with the shared communication and a promise to look into the issues facing business owners on Mack Avenue.
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Police Blotter: Jewelry Stolen During Move
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Film Crew Uses Village Toy as Movie Set
A film crew recently finished filming several scenes inside and outside of Village Toy in Grosse Pointe for Christmas Grace, a movie that tells the story of two competing toy stores and how the owners come to have a friendship.
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