Detroit homicide police were investigating the death of Jane Bashara, left, of Grosse Pointe Park, whose body was found Jan. 25 in her car near the Seven Mile and Hoover area of east-side Detroit.
Nearly 200 people gathered at the War Memorial for the Grosse Pointe Chamber's annual Pointers of Distinction Awards. Three high-achieving high school students, one new business, a Mack Avenue business owner, and GrossePointeToday.com publisher Ben Burns were honored.
Local musician Tony (Muggs) DeNardo not only survived a rare hemorrhagic stroke that is almost always fatal, but worked to reclaim his life and his music. He succeeded and is back onstage at Robusto's on Friday (Jan. 27) and at the Tap Room on the first and third Sunday of the month.
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Freep, others are reporting Jane Bashara's cause of death was strangulation.
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Word on the Hill is that Gretchen Valade is planning to open a shoe store there. And talk of a possible movie theater in the Village raises hopes the worst may be over in Grosse Pointe's commercial districts.
Personal Fitness
Trimming down and getting fit isn't only a matter of reducing calories and increasing activity. Brent Steepe, our fitness columnist, explains the five factors you need to regulate in order to reach your goals.
Aging America
The National Alzheimer’s Plan, released in draft form earlier this month by the Department of Health and Human Services, proposes to give us a future without fear of the future.
Estate Sales Map
The sales this weekend include a number of interesting items including American Girl dolls with accessories and Legos at 1414 Bishop. A sale on Notre Dame is the former home of an interior designer, filled to the brim with treasures.
GP Calendar
Grab those treasured herilooms and head over to the War Memorial for an onsite appraisal at "Grosse Pointe's Own 5th Annual Antiques Road Show" on Saturday, Jan. 28.
GP, elsewhere in the news
- Police search for clues in Grosse Pointe woman's death - The Detroit News
- Police search for clues in Grosse Pointe woman's death - The Detroit News
- Mid-century modern makes a statement at Stefek's Feb. 10 - Auction Central News
- Gymnasts Shine Against Fraser - Patch.com
- Mystery over death of suburban wife and mother found strangled in her Mercedes ... - Daily Mail
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