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Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.

I am excited to be covering local news for Troy Patch and Shelby-Utica Patch.
Most of my experience is in community journalism. Prior to my experience in Troy and Shelby-Utica, I helped launch West Bloomfield Patch and worked as local editor in that township for two years. I have also covered Clawson Patch.
I have a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. When I studied there, I also worked as an editor for the independent student newspaper on campus, The Oakland Post.
In my free time, you will most likely find me at a local concert venue, watching hockey, and volunteering. Just not at the same time.
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Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.

The sale of Eagle Elementary School to the Islamic Cultural Association will not involve the Michigan Supreme Court.
What's selling? Here's a list of single-family homes recently sold in West Bloomfield.
Happening around West Bloomfield this week: plans for the new Ducati dealership in Birmingham were approved by the City Commission and a bank was robbed in Berkley.
You'll be busy, not bored, in the township this month.
Police reportedly investigating after parakeets in a cage were found on the curb Tuesday morning.
The annual event Friday at West Bloomfield High School features workshops, awards and public screenings in the evening.
One lane expected to close through Friday and re-opened for the weekend.
2012 was the third consecutive year in which the West Bloomfield Fire Department had a record number of responses.
The head of the Michigan Department of Education asserts that higher wages would encourage more people to become teachers.
David Burley's 24-year career helped grow the comprehensive park system.
Local branch of group representing the Tuskegee Airmen will help with 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument.
Register for the 2013 North Farmington-West Bloomfield baseball and softball season by Thursday.
Community offers thanks and praise in wake of the tragedy of Patrick O'Rourke's death.
Former Vice President moves into new role as school board elects new officers.
Here's another look at what some of our Local Voices had to say this week.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings due to warming temperatures and as much as an inch of rain expected Tuesday.
Inclement weather gives local school students a long weekend.
School district moving into bidding process on planned school reconfiguration and administrative relocation.
Several area restaurants pledge to donate after crash renders home uninhabitable.