News Nearby: Drive-Up Food Pantry Service in Berkley, Murder Suspect Arrested in Royal Oak

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 along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

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

BLOOMFIELD:

Misspelled profanity was found on the the front doors of a Bloomfiel Hills middle school this week while two homes were reportedly broken into on Sandalwood and Cranbrook Cross Road. 

TROY:

More than enough evidence was found in the basement of 55-year-old missing Troy cyclist Patrick Joseph Mikes' home for investigators to believe Mikes could not have survived the attack, Troy Police say.

ROYAL OAK:

According to police, officers were advised that the man had fired a single shot at his girlfriend’s son in Oak Park, later fleeing the scene with a .38 caliber handgun. Royal Oak officers surrounded the man’s home and he eventually surrendered to the officers.

WEST BLOOMFIELD:

Orchard Lake Fine Art show celebrates 10th birthday with awards and benefits.

FERNDALE:

Torino on Nine Mile rolls out new hours and a revamped menu starting this week.

BERKLEY:

The kosher food pantry in Berkley introduces the option, which may be the first of its kind in Michigan, to help preserve clients' dignity.

CLAWSON:

City officials hope to develop a plan that will make it easier to bike and walk in the downtown area.