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Water Bill Woes, Dog Census and More News Nearby
Every week, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.
Here's what's been happening nearby this week:
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Water system issues during the past several years, including new meters and billing disputes, have sparked a multitude of questions and frustrations among Ferndale residents, including: Why do we pay a $33 fee on each bill?
ROYAL OAK: Royal Oak Dog Census Begins, 2,079 Dog Licenses Issued in JuneThe Royal Oak citywide dog census began this week to ensure all dogs over six months are licensed and have their rabies shots.
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"A lot of people I know are leaving the state to teach," said Sheri (Mawilai) Boura, who lost her job when the Berkley school closed and is considering changing careers.
TROY: Industrial Fire in Troy Sends 1 to the HospitalA fire early Tuesday morning in the collection system on West Maple was confined and put out within one hour.
CLAWSON: Clawson City Hall Almost Done with Updates, Here's What it Looks Like
The project was essentially completed last Friday.
Graduate students see 3.74 percent tuition hike.
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