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Snowman Contest Winner: Jack Somers
In a random drawing from the submissions for the snowman building contest, a Grosse Pointe Woods boy won.
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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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U.S. Senate Candidate Randy Hekman Visits GP
The Eastside Republicans are hosting a talk by U.S. Senate Candidate Randy Hekman, who will speak at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Tuesday Feb. 21.
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GP Bantam A Bulldogs Win District Title
For the second year in a row, the Grosse Pointe Bantam A Bulldogs earned the district championship.
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: Feb. 20
Some events to know about that are happening Grosse Pointe this week.
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House Hunt: 14 Open Houses Sunday Feb. 19
Realtors will host open houses in 14 homes throughout the Grosse Pointes Sunday. Here are a few of the highlights.
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Business Discussions Heat Up in the Woods
In Grosse Pointe Woods, discussion about business is picking up as the Mack Avenue Business Association begins a re-organization and the Mayor's Mack Avenue Business Study Committee has begun meeting again for the first time in years.
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Police Blotter: Injuries to Farms Man, 79, Under Investigation
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Ribbon-Cutting: Little Blue Book, Towar Productions
The Little Blue Book and Towar Productions moved from Grosse Pointe Park to Grosse Pointe Woods. They celebrated their new offices Thursday with a small party and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce.
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Park Officer Sentenced to Probation
A veteran department of public safety lieutenant has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to an amended charge stemming from a drunken driving arrest.
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Whiz Kid: 2 Generous Monteith Fourth Graders
Cameron Harbin and Aiden Houle worked on a donation project related to books. By encouraging other students and neighbors to get involved, they were able donate more than 200 books to two organizations.
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Grosse Pointe Schools 2011 MEAP Scores Steady
The 2011 'cut scores' show a similar percentage of proficiency for the district when compared to adjusted numbers for 2010 released by the Michigan Department of Education Wednesday.
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Police Blotter: Refusal to Stop Ends in Arrest
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety from the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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Preliminary Budget Discussions Begin in City
City of Grosse Pointe Manager Pete Dame suggested several potential money saving measures the administration intends to pursue in preparing the next two fiscal years budgets.
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for Libraries
Former Grosse Pointe Public Library employee and Grosse Pointe Farms resident urges fellow residents to vote in favor of the library millage being sought Feb. 28 during the presidential primary.
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City of Grosse Pointe OKs Police/Fire Grants
The council unanimously approved the acceptance of two state grants related to public safety Monday. The grants will be used in the coming year.
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4 City of Grosse Pointe Officers Earn Award
In the first installment of two awards recognition presentations Monday before the City of Grosse Pointe council, four public safety officers were given commendations for their role in solving a burglary in 2011.
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North Boys Swim Team Competes in State Meet
The Grosse Pointe North Boys swimming and diving team competed in a statewide meet Saturday earning many state qualifying times in several events.
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This Week in Grosse Pointe: Feb. 13
A few events happening this week in the Grosse Pointes.
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Schools of Choice Resurfaces in State Budget
The program is one of six Gov. Rick Snyder has classified as best practices for education and will be considered as a factor in whether the state provides additional per pupil funding to districts.
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Police Blotter: Vicious Dog Citation Issued
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety from the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
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