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School district luncheon puts the ‘unity’ in community BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Dozens of school and city officials from the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods were joined by leaders from local nonprofits and churches during the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s 14th annual Community Luncheon, held April 3 at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City. “This event gets us out of our office and we’re able to connect with other groups and administrations,” Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Director John Kosanke said. “It’s a great community, and it doesn’t happen by accident — it’s because of hard work.” Alicia Carlisle, one of the organizers of the luncheon, said that no school district
From left, Grosse Pointe Public School System Superintendent Andrea Tuttle, Wayne County Community College District Provost Denis Karic and GPPSS Deputy Superintendent Roy Bishop chat before the 14th annual Community Luncheon April 3 at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Grosse Pointe Shores experiences ‘unusual spike’ in vehicle-related crimes SHORES — Because of its small size, almost exclusively residential nature and visible police patrols, Grosse Pointe Shores has an exceptionally low crime rate. The city has seen several larcenies from automobiles and vehicle thefts or attempted thefts in recent weeks, how-
ever, and police are seeking the public’s help as they try to track down the people responsible. Since late March, the Shores has experienced five larcenies from vehicles, one vehicle theft and one attempted vehicle theft. “It’s unusual for the Shores to have such a spike like this,” Detective Lt. Tony Spina said. Spina said all the incidents happened during the late
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