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.
Despite two failed votes about hiring a firm to perform a national search for the district's next superintendent, the board passed a third motion.
As a preliminary measure to address the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget, a list of 33 teachers was approved Tuesday by the board for layoffs.
Detectives believe at least three crimes are linked and drug addiction is fueling break-ins.
Police in the Pointes investigate the alleged assault of a cab driver and arrest two drivers on charges of drunken driving.
Many police agencies statewide likely participated in a 15-second memorial Tuesday to honor a Kalamazoo officer whose funeral is Tuesday.
A request to install solar panels prompted discussion about drafting an ordinance with the idea of being proactive before requests are flooding in.
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Police in the Grosse Pointes investigate a variety of reports.
Grosse Pointe Farms police are asking residents to be alert and to report anything suspicious. Two crimes involving vehicles that happened overnight are believed to have been committed by the same person.
The burglary was not immediately reported by the teenage resident who discovered it and the case is being investigated.
Police in the Grosse Pointes are investigating a variety of reports.
As a double cornea transplant recipient, Gary Abud has organized and is now recruiting for a Ride-A-Thon to benefit the Michigan Eye Bank.
Funeral home visitation for the teacher Marion Harris begins Thursday night and continues Friday. Her funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Shores officials have exchanged contracts and are now awaiting state approval.
An anonymous tip related to a Facebook picture that looked like a police artist sketch led to the man's arrest.
Following heated discussion council passed a change in the process to get items on the agenda for public meetings and put a moratorium on public use of public buildings.
What does your family do to be environmentally green? How do the children contribute?
Despite the recent resurgence of wintery weather, summer is approaching. Share your best practices for keeping children on a schedule during the summer.
State committee named Stephen Morrison to an honorary state quiz bowl team during the statewide competition earlier this month.
Council unanimously approved two zoning variances for new residents on Lake Shore Road that allow housing of six cars in two garages.