News Nearby: 'Top Model' Search Comes to Ferndale, Former Lions Flap in Media

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near the Greater West Bloomfield area and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BLOOMFIELD:

The former All-Pro lineman and assistant Andover High School football coach apologizes on national television following flap over injury comments.

WEST BLOOMFIELD: Stories of Soviet Jewish Soldiers Featured in New Holocaust Memorial Center Exhibit

'Lives of the Great Patriotic War' remains on display through Jan. 27 at the Farmington Hills museum.

TROY: Map Out Your After Christmas Shopping Strategy in Troy

Retail experts predicted Dec. 26, as well as the other days following Christmas, will be one of the busiest shopping seasons this year.

ROYAL OAK: Stagecrafters Announces Executive Director

Mary Ann McCourt will be in charge of managing daily business operations, grants and fundraising.

FERNDALE: 'America's Next Top Model' Search Comes to Ferndale

Open casting call will be held at P&A Scholars Beauty School in Ferndale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan 4.

BERKLEY:

Mitzvah Day is so popular this year that there is a wait list for volunteers.

CLAWSON: Video: Clawsonites Decorate the City for Christmas

Check out how your neighbors kept the holiday spirit alive by decking out their homes.