News Nearby: Officer Patrick O'Rourke Killed; Bank Robbery in Huntington Woods
Here's a recap of the biggest stories in communities around Bloomfield during the week of Sept. 9 to Sept. 15.
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A lot happened this past week both in and around the Bloomfield area, and we wanted to make sure you got a peek at some other stories you might have missed.
Here's what's been happening nearby this week:
Berkley/Huntington Woods
Chase Bank in Huntington Woods Robbed; Suspect Shot in Pleasant Ridge
A 911 caller tipped off police to the robbery.
Birmingham
Groves Teacher Gives Back During Summer Trip to Kenya
As part of the Africa Inside program, Groves science teacher Bonnie Bartnick spent the summer volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi.
Rochester
Former Detroit Tiger Andrew Good Come Home to Teach in Rochester
Good, who pitched for parts of three seasons in the major leagues — including two games with the Tigers in 2005, is now teaching fifth grade at North Hill Elementary School.
Royal Oak
Love It or Hate It? Arts Beats & Eats Gets Personal During Comment Marathon
Is Arts Beats & Eats a good thing for Royal Oak? Residents had their say during a more than two-hour public comment session at the City Commission meeting Tuesday night.
West Bloomfield
Officer Patrick O'Rourke Killed in the Line of Duty
From the time his tragic death was announced by the West Bloomfield Police Department Monday, and up to the funeral in Fenton Friday, Patch reported several stories regarding Patrick O'Rourke. There were also stories about the gunman, Nelson Coley, who ultimatley took his own life in a shocking series of events.
