News Nearby: Police Looking for Info on 7-Eleven Shooting; Troy Mayor Challenges Recall

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in and around Ferndale, 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:

Authorities said an 80-year-old Royal Oak woman nearly fell prey to a check fraud scheme involving a home healthcare worker.

FERNDALE:

Police are still looking for two men who attempted to rob the store at 1040 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale and then used a semi-automatic weapon to fire shots at two bystanders.

TROY:

Janice Daniels sent a letter to the Oakland County Elections Division challenging some of the signatures just 10 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. deadline.

ROYAL OAK:

Police continue investigation after female driver comes forward with an attorney.

BERKLEY:

Both cities' law enforcement departments are looking for a person with similar characteristics and seeking tips from the public.

CLAWSON:

Police say the woman was run over by her own vehicle Monday.

WEST BLOOMFIELD:

Township Clerk claims that missing computer cards used to count election results will not hinder processes.