Local Coney Island Ravaged by Fire and More News Nearby

Every Saturday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

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

ROCHESTER: Mark's Coney Island Ravaged by Tuesday Afternoon Fire

Fire officials investigating cause of blaze; Auburn and Adams roads are now re-opened.

ROYAL OAK: City OKs Investigation into Mayor Pro-Tem's Alleged 'Bullying' at Royal Oak Animal Shelter

Royal Oak City Commissioners want an outside investigator to determine whether Patricia Capello has violated the City Charter or any ethics ordinances.

CLAWSON: Mary Liz Curtin of Leon & Lulu in Clawson Shares Tales from the Road

Blair Memorial Library hosted the shopkeeper for an entertaining look at how she finds products from vendors, artists and factories all over the world to bring to Clawson.

FERNDALE: Ferndale Science Teacher Wins Prestigious Fellowship

Maurice Telesford, who teaches physics and chemistry at Ferndale High School, is among 50 educators from throughout the United States chosen to study Aug. 4-9 at the Siemens STEM Institute outside Washington, D.C.

BERKLEY: 'My Name is Anne Frank' Brings History to Life in Berkley

Berkley High School orchestra and a cappella choir students receive a standing ovation Tuesday evening for their world premiere performance of the cantata.

TROY: Dane Slater Wins Race for Troy Mayor

Slater will continue through 2015.