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News Nearby: West Nile Virus Confirmed in Royal Oak and More

Here are this week's most interesting stories from nearby towns.

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

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The MoveOn.org liberal PAC debuts a new mini-documentary titled "The Man From Bloomfield Hills" Today.

WEST BLOOMFIELD:

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The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education listened to a final report from Western Demographics on school enrollment and facilities utilization.

ROYAL OAK: 

Oakland County has 12 cases but no deaths so far.

TROY:

Council unanimously – and quickly – voted Thursday to appoint Tittabawassee Township Manager Brian Kischnick as Troy's new city manager.

FERNDALE: 

One family says they've been dealing with rats for three years. Find out what local officials recommend to help combat the problem.

BERKLEY:

Judge sends case to trial after Brent Smetana, 20, waives his right to have a preliminary examination.

CLAWSON: 

Attendees enjoyed art, authors and live music at the event.


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