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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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Tears, Laughter Shared During Candlelight Vigil

Friends and family of Kara Wilhelm shared stories and their favorite memories of the 19-year-old Monday in the grassy island of Grosse Pointe North's parking lot.

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Police Blotter: Purse Snatched at Woman's Home

Grosse Pointe Park police are looking for a man who stole the purse of a resident as she approached her porch. The following information is obtained from the Grosse Pointe Park police department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Police Blotter: Purse Snatched at Woman's Home
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House Hunt: 29 Open Houses June 5

Even if you're not in the market this list is fun to peruse. See what's out there and for how much homes are being listed in your neighborhood.

House Hunt: 29 Open Houses June 5
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Viewfinder: Moross Greenway Project

Volunteers plant 141 trees along Moross Road as the first part of a project to enhance corridor for residents, motorists and passersby.

Viewfinder: Moross Greenway Project
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Viewfinder: Services for Older Citizens Urban Garden

Volunteers planted an urban garden on the grounds of Riverview Health and Rebab Center on East Warren Saturday to help feed SOC's Meals on Wheels program.

Viewfinder: Services for Older Citizens Urban Garden
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Grosse Pointe Woods Police Question 3 Men

A patrol officer happens upon three men on New Castle Road shortly after 3 a.m. and they are arrested for prowling. This information is gathered from police in the Grosse Pointes and arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Grosse Pointe Woods Police Question 3 Men
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Teen Loved Art, Standing Up for the Underdog

The funeral for Grosse Pointe North alumna 19-year-old Kara I. Wilhelm is Saturday with visitation Thursday and Friday. A candlelight vigil has also been scheduled for Monday at GPN High School.

Teen Loved Art, Standing Up for the Underdog
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Crime Stoppers Offers Reward in Bank Robbery

A $1,000 reward is being offered for Information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men responsible for robbing Citizens Bank in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward in Bank Robbery
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Memorial Day Open/Closed List

To find out what's open and what's closed this holiday, check here.

Memorial Day Open/Closed List