News Nearby: Peacock Adopts Family and More

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 near the Greater West Bloomfield area and beyond.

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

BERKLEY: Gretel the Peacock Adopts Berkley Family

The wayward bird – actually called a peahen because she's female – showed up Christmas Eve on Columbia and has made a new home for herself with the delighted Mlutkowski family.

FARMINGTON: Big Ideas Come Out of Farmington Hills Council Visioning Session

Officials talk about bike paths, office space for a Congressman and more on Saturday.

FENTON: Fenton Neighbors Not Happy about $10 Million MediLodge Proposal

Residents say increased traffic, drop in property values are major concerns.

TROY: Troy Schools Receive Grant for Elementary School Program

The project is one of six to receive funding from Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film grants.

ROYAL OAK: Ethics Debate Continues in Royal Oak

Commissioners want more information on recent ethics investigation released to the public.

FERNDALE: Local Mail Order Homes (Some Assembly Required)

If you have lived in Royal Oak, Ferndale or Berkley chances are your home (or that of a neighbor) might have been ordered from a catalog.

CLAWSON: Clawson Shool Board Seeks New Member

Before his first board meeting, newly elected Brad Batur resigns, leaving an open seat.