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  • 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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You Said It: Proposed McDonald's at Mack/Canyon

Everyone's got opinions and Patch is the place to share them. This week we asked Grosse Pointe residents and business owners their thoughts about the proposed McDonald's for the former Lochmoor Chrysler site.

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Proposed Head Start Program at Poupard Elementary Fails

The federally-funded program aims to ready children for school before entering kindergarten and was in high demand by Poupard parents but voted down by the Grosse Pointe School Board.

Proposed Head Start Program at Poupard Elementary Fails
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Grosse Pointe MME Scores Improve

Grosse Pointe juniors surpassed last year's results in nearly all subjects and maintained the ACT scores as students across the state did, according to figures released today by Michigan Department of Education.

Grosse Pointe MME Scores Improve
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Grosse Pointe School Board Approves Budget Calling for Cuts

To avoid a severe reduction in the district's fund balance, the board passed a budget with two proposed sets of cuts that include loss of support staff and possible changes to sections of coursework.

Grosse Pointe School Board Approves Budget Calling for Cuts
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Police Blotter: Officers Aid Boater in Lake St. Clair

The following information was gathered from the Grosse Pointe Park and City of Grosse Pointe public safety departments. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Officers Aid Boater in Lake St. Clair
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Little League Rangers Take Championship

The AAA Woods Shores Little League ended its season Friday with a game between the Rangers and the Mets. The Rangers won 5 to 0.

Little League Rangers Take Championship
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Elementary Running Club Holds First Meet

More than 50 elementary-aged children participated in the Grosse Pointe Fishflies Running Club's first meet at Lake Front Park.

Elementary Running Club Holds First Meet
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House Hunt: Lake Shore Road Homes

Check out homes for sale on Grosse Pointe's most recognized road along Lake St. Clair, Lake Shore.

House Hunt: Lake Shore Road Homes
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Update: Grosse Pointe A's Win Title

The Grosse Pointe Woods Shores Little League A's won the championship Saturday against the Pirates in a 7-2 win.

Update: Grosse Pointe A's Win Title
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Police Blotter: Woman Reports Assault

The following information was gathered from the public safety departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Woman Reports Assault
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DTE Official Meets with Grosse Pointe Woods City Manager

The initial meeting between the two officials allowed the DTE representative to gather information about the exact area within the city that is a concern to residents and council.

DTE Official Meets with Grosse Pointe Woods City Manager