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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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Petition Seeks Recall of Rep. Tim Bledsoe

A Grosse Pointe Woods resident who sought the 13th U.S. Congressional seat in 2010 but lost the bid files a petition with the Wayne County Clerk's Office seeking Bledsoe's recall based on a single vote he made during his time as a state representative.

Petition Seeks Recall of Rep. Tim Bledsoe
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Courts: 2 Men Arraigned, 1 Sentenced

The following information is gathered from the courts of the Grosse Pointes. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Courts: 2 Men Arraigned, 1 Sentenced
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Department of Homeland Security Radar Put on Indefinite Hold

The negative public reaction to the proposed radar to be placed at the top of a 60-foot tower on the grounds of the Little Club led to the decision by the Department of Homeland Security to put it on hold indefinitely.

Department of Homeland Security Radar Put on Indefinite Hold
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Who's Running in the Pointes' November Elections

There are several contested races throughout the Grosse Pointes, according to election petitions submitted to each of the city clerk's offices this week. There are a few uncontested cases as well.

Who's Running in the Pointes' November Elections
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Mack Avenue Building Sale Fails After Council Denies Zoning Request

The Grosse Pointe Woods Zoning Board of Appeal denied a home remodeling company the ability to perform sporadic trimming or cutting of wood moldings inside a Mack Avenue business. The decision halted the sale of the building.

Mack Avenue Building Sale Fails After Council Denies Zoning Request
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Grosse Pointe Public Schools Earn 100 Percent AYP Score

A federal review scoring schools on whether they've made Adequate Yearly Progress gave the Grosse Pointe Public School System a 100 percent and each school within the district earned an A grade for state accreditation.

Grosse Pointe Public Schools Earn 100 Percent AYP Score
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Shared Court Services with Grosse Pointe Woods, Shores to End

Grosse Pointe Woods council voted unanimously Monday to send a notice to Grosse Pointe Shores alerting them that the shared use of the judge will end within 90 days of receiving the notification.

Shared Court Services with Grosse Pointe Woods, Shores to End
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Grosse Pointes to Offer Community-Wide Outdoor Movie

The movie, "Despicable Me," is free to residents of the Grosse Pointes and will be shown on the Grosse Pointe South football field. It is the second community-wide event coordinated by all of the Parks and Recreation directors.

Grosse Pointes to Offer Community-Wide Outdoor Movie
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Patch launches a new series focusing on the hopes and dreams of Grosse Pointers and how the changing economy and political environment have shaped them.

Dispatches: The Changing American Dream
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Tweet, Tweet: Who Does Patch Follow on Twitter?

With more than 500 followers, Grosse Pointe Patch keeps an eye on Grosse Pointe life and beyond. Here are a few recommendations of who to follow.

Tweet, Tweet: Who Does Patch Follow on Twitter?