Grosse Pointe|News|
North Boys Swim Team Defeats L'Anse Creuse North, Romeo
The Grosse Pointe North High School boys swimming and diving team defeated two teams this week in two different meets.
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.
Posting Activity
Grosse Pointe|News|
Jane Bashara's Death Ruled a Homicide
The 56-year-old Grosse Pointe Park woman who was found in the back seat of her car early Wednesday in Detroit was strangled to death, according to a Wayne County spokesman.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Woods Police May Have Robbery Suspect
Grosse Pointe Woods police believe the man who robbed a gas station last week continued his spree in other communities and may be hospitalized following a pursuit with Southfield Police in which he was shot.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Fish to Decorate Grosse Pointe, Help SOC
The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce announced a new project this week that aims to help the non-profit Services for Older Citizens and be used as a marketing tool to draw people to Grosse Pointe.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Remembering Scott Ivers: 'A Family Man'
The Ivers family and many Grosse Pointe residents are preparing for his visitation and funeral, which are Friday. The Grosse Pointe Public Libraries will close for a few hours Friday afternoon so employees will be able to attend the service.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Friends: Bashara was Selfless, Supportive
About 200 people gathered on the lawn of Grosse Pointe South High School Wednesday for an impromptu candlelight vigil to remember Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane Bashara.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Detroit Police Investigate Death of Park Woman
The body of a Grosse Pointe Park woman reported missing late Tuesday by her husband was recovered early Wednesday in the back seat of her car in an alley in Detroit.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Chamber of Commerce Honors 7 Grosse Pointers
The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce recognized seven residents Tuesday during the annual Pointer of Distinction Award Ceremony for their contributions to the community.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
GP Schools Host Kindergarten Informational Night
Parents of children who will enter kindergarten next school year are encouraged to attend informational sessions Thursday night held at each of the Grosse Pointe Public School elementary buildings.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Pursuit Began as Traffic Offense, Ends in Crash
Grosse Pointe Park police are holding a 36-year-old Harper Woods man pending possible criminal charges following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash on Mack Avenue in Detroit.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
'Careless Smoking' Cause in Neff House Fire
Fire investigators from the Grosse Pointes determined the cause of the recent blaze that destroyed at least the third floor of a Neff Road home was due to "careless smoking."
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Gafa, Valente to Lead GP School Board
In heated discussion and votes Monday, the Grosse Pointe Public School Board elected officers to serve for 2012. They also made designations about what they wish to do with their compensation for being board service.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
House Hunt: 9 Open Houses Sunday Jan. 22
Realtors will show 9 homes in the Grosse Pointes Sunday. They range in price from $69,900 to $459,000.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
This Week in Grosse Pointe: Jan. 23
A few events happening this week in Grosse Pointe from council meetings to school board and more.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Familiar Face to Lead HR for GP Schools
Provided the Grosse Pointe Public School Board approves his hiring tonight, Michael Jon Dean will replace Tom Harwood as the assistant superintendent of human resources.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Update: Help Woods Police Identify Robber
Grosse Pointe Woods police are investigating an early morning armed robbery of Mobil gas station that followed an earlier morning robbery by the same person in Warren. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 313-343-2412.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Missing Grosse Pointe Park Man Found Dead on Belle Isle
A search that began Monday afternoon by Grosse Pointe Park police ended about 1 p.m. Thursday when a dog from Michigan State Police found the body of James Scott Ivers. The body of another person also was found in the search.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Park Police Arrest 2 in Pharmacy Break-In
The Grosse Pointe Park police arrested two Detroit men in connection with the December break-in and theft from a Kercheval Avenue pharmacy. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
Police Blotter: Parking Lot Target for Car Thieves
The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe|News|
U.S. SBA Reaches Out to Grosse Pointe Chamber
The federal agency that aims to help small businesses recently met with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce in an effort to build a connection and make their services more well known to owners in the community.
Sara Eaton Martin, Patch Staff
