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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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House Hunt: 24 Open Houses Sunday

Check out some of the homes on the Grosse Pointe market, 24 of which will host viewings Sunday.

House Hunt: 24 Open Houses Sunday
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ATM Stolen From Grosse Pointe Park Party Store

The unusual type of theft is being investigated and area police departments have been alerted. Similar crimes have not been reported in the area.

ATM Stolen From Grosse Pointe Park Party Store
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Plans on Track for New Neighborhood Club

The City of Grosse Pointe council tabled requests by the Neighborhood Club this week as final details get worked out. Demolition of the current building is slated for August.

Plans on Track for New Neighborhood Club
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Moms Talk: Sleepover Exhaustion

This week's topic focuses on helping children recover from sleepovers.

Moms Talk: Sleepover Exhaustion
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Moms Talk: Per Pupil State Funding Cuts

This week's topic focuses on the recently debated state budget, calling for hundreds of dollars of per pupil spending.

Moms Talk: Per Pupil State Funding Cuts
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Whiz Kid: Science Students

Three students--Stephen Morrison, Morgan Mayernik, Donald Mattes--honored for their demonstrated interest in science.

Whiz Kid: Science Students
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6 to 1 Vote Passes Grosse Pointe Woods Budget

The vote followed much of the conversation shared amongst the council during committee of the whole meetings focusing on budget.

6 to 1 Vote Passes Grosse Pointe Woods Budget
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City of Grosse Pointe Council Passes Budget

The budget includes decreases through each division and department without increasing millage and while preserving the fund balance.

City of Grosse Pointe Council Passes Budget
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Grosse Pointe Farms Council Passes Budget

Some council members wanted the 0.5 millage tax increase to avert having low fund balance while others said it wasn't necessary yet.

Grosse Pointe Farms Council Passes Budget