Public Comments Accepted on Enhancing Rail System

Comments will be taken until Dec. 19 on plan to add trains, improve reliability and cut travel time from Detroit metro to Chicago.

Explosive - As In Kaboom! - Gift for Someone Who Has Everything

Oakland Community College auctions chance for a lucky bidder to put his or her finger on the "big bang button" and implode a skyscraper.

Don't Get Fat This Winter; Get Outdoors Instead

It’s easy to fall into the habit of staying inside when the weather gets cold, Instead, listen to the call of Michigan’s 102 state parks.

Anniversary Celebration of Prohibition's End Raises Money for Charity

Ferndale Goodfellows are coordinating the Saturday event to raise money for low-income families in the area.

Michigan Disaster Assistance Tops $215 Million

The registration deadline for FEMA assistance from the August floods is fast approaching.

Is the Elf on a Shelf a Friend or Foe? Patch Poll

Do you delight in the Elf on a Shelf phenomenon? Or do you think the idea of a watchdog elf is a little strange and creepy?

Facebook Says Michiganders Are Most Thankful For ...

If you’re thinking friends, family and health, you’re wrong, according to data collected by Facebook.

After a Balmy Sunday, Freezing Drizzle in Clawson's 7-Day Forecast

After a near-record setting Sunday, it’s back to reality – it could be an icy one.

Rolling Stone Throws a Rock at Michigan on LGBT Issues

Four of the states on the cultural magazine’s “5 Worst States for LGBT People” are in the South. And then there’s Michigan.

New Road Projects May Affect Clawson Commute

Road construction season is winding down in Oakland County, but some projects may affect your commute.

Feds: Oakland Neurosurgeon Defrauded Health-Care System of Millions of Dollars

The government sued Dr. Aria Sabit, who moved to Michigan in 2011, for similar fraud in California.

Search for the Lowest Gas Prices in Clawson - Or Wherever You're At for Thanksgiving

Use the handy tool from mapquest to find the cheapest gas prices, no matter where you're at.

Free Admission Offered at Select Oakland County Parks on Thanksgiving Day

Entry to a handful of parks will be free on Thanksgiving. That includes dog parks.

Road Commission of Oakland County Adds Snow Clearing Tool

The road commission equipped 12 of its trucks with wing plows, and another six are expected to get the upgrade.

Michiganders Are Big Spenders in Some Areas, About Average of Others: WalletHub

A new ranking by the personal finance service suggests Americans may be on the brink of overextending themselves again.

Protesters Shut Down U-M Regents Meeting, 'Ghosts' May Save Historic Home, Rape Charges Reinstated Against Ex-Tiger Evan Reed: Michigan News Digest

Also, the daughter of a dying man pens a heart-wrenching letter to the thief who stole her father’s iPhone.

Why Bill Cosby's Accusers Remained Silent: Patch Editor's Notebook

Until enough women break the code of silence, it’s too easy for society to vilify them.

100 Kids Will Get Forever Families at Michigan Adoption Day 2014

The "Giving Thanks for Families" event on Tuesday, Nov. 25, is now in its 12th year. Adoptions will be finalized in more than 30 counties.

Where to Find Homegrown Southeast Michigan Turkeys, Plus Thanksgiving Meal Prep Tips

Butterball's Turkey Talk Line is open. If you'd prefer a local farm-raised turkey, we've started a list; add vendors we've missed, please.

Founder of Clawson Pizzeria Convicted in $6.2 Million Tax Fraud Scheme

Happy Asker faces a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government.

Early Winter Jump Starts Ski Season at Southeast Michigan Resorts

Slopes at Mount Brighton, Mount Holly, Alpine Early and Pine Knob get a gift from an early start to winter.

Some Road Projects Still in the Works May Affect Clawson Area Commutes

The Road Commission of Oakland County completed four projects since last week, but a few more could cause delays or detours through Nov. 26.

Rabbi Killed in Jerusalem Terror Attack Has Deep Ties to Oakland County

Rabbi Michael Cohen of Young Israel of Oak Park said attack brings the conflict in the Middle East “to a very personal level.”

Fall Star Party is Saturday at Wint Nature Center

The program at Wint Nature Center will fulfill some scouting astronomy merit badge requirements.

With Snow in the Forecast, Clawson Commute Could Be Messy Tuesday

With temperatures in the 20s and a wind chill index of around -2, the snow isn't going to go anywhere.

Attention, Clawson: Deadline Extended for FEMA Flood Assistance

Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for extension to apply for assistance to cover damage from August floods.

Live Penguin Cam: Watch How Detroit Zoo Penguins Spend Their Days

What’s an average day like for a penguin? A Detroit television station’s Penguin Cam gives you a glimpse.

From Hell to Paradise, Michigan Rules, Seal's Fate Sealed, 'Dead' Man Votes: Michigan News Digest

In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the Michigan Patch sites last week.

Michigan Green Beret, 'One of Our Nation's Finest,' Dies in Battle in Afghanistan

The highly decorated soldier received fourth Bronze Star medal and a Meritorious Service Award posthumously.

Michigan Hunters Can Help Fill Food Bank Freezers

The Sportsmen Against Hunger program collected around 30,000 pounds of venison last year.

Road Construction May Affect Clawson Area Commutes

Several projects are still in the works in Oakland County, and that may affect how you get from here to there over the next week.

From Hell to Paradise, BuzzFeed Explains Why Michigan is Best U.S. State

Michiganders can always use their hand as a map, one of the reasons you should turn thumbs up to the Mitten State.

Oakland County Top for Deer/Vehicle Crashes: 'Don't Veer for Deer,' AAA Michigan Warns

One in five vehicle crashes in Michigan involves deer, which are especially active during the November rut, or mating season.

Killer Shrimp Poses Big Threat to Great Lakes

Michigan DNR takes aim at aggressive predator, and other invasive species that can disrupt the ecological balance of the Great Lakes.

Oakland County Vet Says He and Millions of Others Getting Cold Shoulder from Defense Department

On Veterans Day, Americans pay tribute to those who sacrificed in wars. But millions of Cold War veterans are overlooked.

Registration Open for Dec. 6 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

“I can’t wait until I am just Emi. Not a kid with arthritis,” says this year’s 2014 Detroit Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis honoree.

Fill Clawson Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo there.

Diver Finds Previously Undiscovered Shipwrecks on Lake Michigan Floor: Watch

Diver discovers artifacts from ships that ran aground after being snared by reefs of shallow gravel shoals near the Island of Skillagalee.

Clawson, Catch Up On Patch: Shifting Views About Pot, Gay Marriage Showdown Expected, Moot Wolf Hunt Vote

Also, the remains of a World War II veteran have been identified and was buried with full military honors.

Sexting and Kids: Should Advent of 'Sexting' Prompt Legal Reform?

Prosecutor is meeting with teens across the metro to discuss the serious consequences of sexting.