Community Corner
News Nearby: Random Acts of Kindness, Road Worker Hit and More
Here are some of the week's top stories from towns throughout Oakland County.
Every weekend, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites throughout Oakland County.
Here's what's been happening nearby this week:
Bloomfield
Common Start Time For Bloomfield Hills High School Campuses
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Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass said the district will implement a 7:25 a.m. start time for the newly-combined high school next fall.
West Bloomfield
Detroit Man Arrested for Running Over Worker on Pontiac Trail
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A road worker was struck and injured on Pontiac Trail, near Denby Street, on Feb. 6 after a driver from Detroit intentionally hit him, police say. According to police, the two men first exchanged words before the driver backed up 10 feet, accelerated and hit the man.
Troy
8 Troy Students Named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates
"They are wonderful representative of the Troy School District," writes Superintendent Barbara A. Fowler.
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Police Issue Gift Cards for Random Acts of Kindness
Being a good citizen could land you some pulled pork and ribs, courtesy of the Royal Oak Police Department and Lockhart’s BBQ.
Ferndale
Blockbuster in Ferndale to Close
Dish Network Corp, which owns Blockbuster, plans to close 21 stores in Michigan this spring, including the one in Ferndale.
Birmingham
Birmingham's Palladium 12 will host a charity premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' to raise money for dwarf advocacy and honor the extras from this Michigan-made film.
Clawson
Clawson's 2012 MEAP Results Show Highest Gains in Math
Clawson students made the biggest jump in third and seventh grade math proficiency, however they lag behind peers in ninth-grade social studies and eighth-grade math.
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