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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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House Hunt: 20 Open Houses Sunday Feb. 12

Realtors in the Grosse Pointes will open the doors of 20 homes Sunday Feb. 11 ranging in price from $69,900 to $695,000.

House Hunt: 20 Open Houses Sunday Feb. 12
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Contest: Build a Snowman, You Could Win $100

The Spirit of Women of Beaumont Grosse Pointe is offering a $100 Visa gift card to the person who builds the best snowman now through midnight Thursday, Feb. 16. Upload your photo to this article to win!

Contest: Build a Snowman, You Could Win $100
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National Weather Service: Snow to Coat Region

Flurries are already blowing in the air today and the area could see a coating of snow up to 3 inches by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service: Snow to Coat Region
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Robusto's Martini Lounge Closes Unexpectedly

The popular martini bar on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods was last open for business Saturday and the owners have since moved out of the building, much to the surprise of customers.

Robusto's Martini Lounge Closes Unexpectedly
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Bashara, Daughter on Good Morning America

Bob Bashara and his daughter talk with Good Morning America about the death of his wife, her mother and the ongoing investigation.

Bashara, Daughter on Good Morning America
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Update: State, Park Police Leave Bashara Home

Grosse Pointe Park and Michigan State police left the Bashara home shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday after loading up the back of an unmarked silver minivan. Meanwhile, the man freed Friday from custody was spotted running into Park police department moments

Update: State, Park Police Leave Bashara Home
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Man Sentenced to Prison in Park Home Invasion

The 58-year-old Detroit man who broke into a Grosse Pointe Park apartment in August was found guilty of five charges during a bench trial.

Man Sentenced to Prison in Park Home Invasion
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Police Blotter: Naked Motorist Arrested

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

Police Blotter: Naked Motorist Arrested
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Farms Council Creates Communication Committee

Grosse Pointe Farms officials will be accepting resumes and letters of interest from residents who are interested in volunteering on the new committee aimed at improving communication between the city and its residents.

Farms Council Creates Communication Committee
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LED to Replace 266 GP Farms Street Lights

This is the third year in a row that Grosse Pointe Farms will replace older street lights with LED lighting in a project with DTE that allows for lower energy costs and rebates for higher energy efficiency.

LED to Replace 266 GP Farms Street Lights
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Farms Approves $4.5 Million Bond Resolution

The bonds, if they are not opposed by Grosse Pointe Farms residents during a 45-day advertising period, will pay for $4.5 million worth of upgrades to the Kerby Road Pump Station.

Farms Approves $4.5 Million Bond Resolution
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Memorial Scholarship Established for Jane Bashara

The Grosse Pointe South Mothers' Club has established a scholarship in memory of Jane E. Bashara, who worked as a past president of the organization.

Memorial Scholarship Established for Jane Bashara
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Update: Bashara Attorney Says Client Did Not Kill His Wife

The attorney representing Bob Bashara in connection with the strangulation death of his wife, Jane Bashara, held a press conference Friday at his office to answer questions of the media.

Update: Bashara Attorney Says Client Did Not Kill His Wife
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North Boys Swim Team Competes in Dual Meet

The Grosse Pointe North High School swim team competed against Ann Arbor Pioneer and Bedford Thursday, splitting one score and defeating the other.

North Boys Swim Team Competes in Dual Meet