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'Houses ... Smell Like Sewers'; Plea Deal for Man Who Ran Away with Plymouth Teen; Floods of 2014; Back to School; Homes for Sale: Michigan News Digest

Also, police officials are asking for cool heads to prevail after fears Ferguson, MO, racial unrest could spill over to Detroit.

Debris is piling up on curbs as southeast Michigan residents clean up from widespread flooding. Scavengers are picking through the debris and abandoned household items, prompting public health concerns. (Photo: City of Royal Oak Facebook page)

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In case you missed it, a collection of stories from Michigan Patch sites:

Find out what's happening in Clawsonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Clawsonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

– When Does School Start in Dearborn?

– City Warns Curbside Scavengers of Litter Laws: Floods of 2014

– Royal Oak Accepting Free and Reduced Meals Applications as Kids Head Back to School

If you’re thinking of moving around southeast Michigan, here’s a roundup of real-estate listings from Zillow:

– Homes for Sale in the Birmingham Area: Week Ending Aug. 16

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