Fenton Roads to be Closed for Patrick O'Rourke's Funeral

Tyrone Township resident and West Bloomfield Police officer Patrick O'Rourke will be remembered with services at St. John's Catholic Church Friday.

Five Things to Know Today — Sept. 12

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2 Women Sent to Hospital After 3-Car Crash on North Road

Driver ticketed for failing to stop at traffic light near Poplar Street.

Fenton Council Votes to Allow 3 Chickens, with Restrictions

Conditions of new ordinance can't be appealed; fines can be charged if people don't follow restrictions, city attorney says.

Family and Friends Remember Fenton Resident Patrick O'Rourke

Fallen West Bloomfield was "an awesome guy" and "most liked guy in the building."

Mother and Daughter Arrested on Shoplifting Charges

The following information was provided by the Fenton Police Department; an arrest does not necessarily indicate a conviction.

Applefest Coming to Fenton Thursday through Sunday

Area's apple shortage doesn't stop the 40th annual event, featuring carnival rides and games, music, raffles, food and more.

Suspect in Fenton Resident and West Bloomfield Officer's Shooting Found Dead

15-hour faceoff ends with police confirmation that Ricky Coley, suspect in the death of an officer, was found dead in West Bloomfield home.

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Fenton Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting at Ortho Michigan

New business opened on Silver Parkway about two months ago.

West Bloomfield Police to Host Candlelight Vigil for Fenton's Patrick O’Rourke

The ceremony will be held in front of the West Bloomfield Township Police Department, 4530 Walnut Lake Road Tuesday night at 7:45 p.m.

Supporters Offer Thoughts, Prayers for Fallen Fenton Resident and West Bloomfield Officer

Patrick O'Rourke, a Fenton resident, was among a handful of officers who were shot at in an 'ambush' style attack Sunday night, police say.

Shooting Suspect May Have Been Headed for Divorce

The shooter that police say shot and killed a Fenton resident and West Bloomfield police officer has not been named and is believed to barricaded in a home.

UPDATED: Fenton Mourns West Bloomfield Police Officer Killed in Duty

Funeral services for Officer Patrick O'Rourke, 39, of Fenton, will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday morning.

Fenton Resident and West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke Killed on Duty

Patrick O'Rourke, a 1991 Hartland graduate, was among a handful of officers that were shot at in an 'ambush' style attack Sunday night, police say.

Fenton Council Could Endorse Millage Proposal for Genesee Health Plan

Plan provides services for 656 uninsured in Fenton and 304 in Linden; income guidelines must be met.

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Are You A Fenton Business Owner?

Get to know Patch's Lisa Mazzola, the ad manager working with businesses in your community.

Torrential Rain Hits Fenton, Rose Township Man Survives Scary Crash

As usual, there was plenty of news in Fenton this week.

Fenton Community Orchestra Prepares for 3rd Season

Organization looking for new participants.

Holly Police Chief Resigns, Car Bomb Explodes in Holly

There was a lot of news to interest Fenton area residents this week.

Car Window Broken at Fenton High School, License Plate Missing

The following information was provided by the Fenton Police Department; an arrest does not necessarily indicate a conviction.

Meteorologist Says 1.5 Inches of Rain Fell in 20 minutes in Fenton Area

The amount of rain and the time period it fell in place the storm between a 50- and 100-year rain event.

Fenton's Billmeier Camera Shop Begins Photo Contest

Anyone can enter; theme for October is Pets and Animals.

Former Detroit Lion and Hartland Dad Accused of Kidnapping Son

Family friend says Hartland dad suspected of kidnapping his 11-year-old son is a "good father."

Democratic National Convention Schedule for Thursday

President Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination and address the nation tonight after 10 p.m. at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.

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Fenton's Fees for Building and Zoning Services Could Increase

Construction plan reviews for homes, commercial projects might go up; it would be the first changes in Fenton's fee schedule since 2007.

Fenton Film Series Resumes Sept. 12

The film Bran Nue Dae (Brand New Day) will be show at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center.

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Democratic National Convention Schedule for Wednesday

Delegates are scheduled to hear remarks from Former President Bill Clinton.

Rose Township Man Survives Life-Threatening Motorcycle Crash

Michael Johnson, 22, suffered four broken vertebrae in his back, a fractured neck, a fractured skull, several broken ribs, a broken leg and a torn ACL in a crash on Grange Hall Road near Fenton Friday.

Woman Running Fenton Kindermusik Business from Tokyo

Laura Blanchard handles Kindermusik website, business issues from Japan; Shelly Gillett-Behrens teaches the classes in Fenton.

Poyner Quietly Striving for State Title

Meet Lake Fenton senior Buddy Poyner and learn about his love of wrestling.

Viewfinder: Polar Plunge

More than 150 residents took the icy plunge into Lake Fenton last weekend to help raise money for Special Olympics.

Week in Review: Love and Victories

See what happened at Fenton Patch from Monday through Saturday.

Video: Taking the Plunge

More than 150 residents take on the icy waters of Lake Fenton for Special Olympics

Video: Cupcakes and Cards

Children make treats and Valentines at the Children's Center at the Jack R. Winegarden Library in Fenton.

My Birthday Wishes

There are things I want my community to do for me and others.

Fenton Girls Wins Fourth Straight

Gabrielle Rivette and Brad DeWitt honored for reaching milestones.