Week in Review: West Nile Virus, Levin Rallies Democrats and Berkley Farm Stand Opens

We shared a lot of good information last week and want to make sure you didn't miss a thing, so here are some highlights:

•  With more than 100 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus – including five deaths – in Michigan so far this year, the Oakland County Health Division is urging residents to take extra precautions this weekend.
•  Judge sends case to trial after Brent Smetana, 20, waives his right to have a preliminary examination.
•  The rare occurrence corresponds with a private memorial ceremony for astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died Aug. 25 in Ohio at age 82.
•  Here's all the information you need to know about the Great Lakes State Fair in Novi today through Labor Day.
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•  A Michigan-based company suggests 'proper precautions' as students head back to college.
  
•  Berkley native Laura Uhlianuk will sell fruits and vegetables grown at her family's farm in North Branch during September and October at the site next to Clark's Ice Cream and Yogurt.
•  Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.
•  Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is still hospitalized following the Aug. 10 accident in Auburn Hills.
•  Approximately 70 people turned out Tuesday evening to hear the U.S. representative and a handful of Democratic candidates for Oakland County offices during the invitation-only event at Jaycee Park.
•  Residents are urged to educate themselves about how the disease is spread – the LaSalle Boulevard fountain is not a mosquito breeding ground, for example – and take protective measures such as wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants.
•  Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.
•  The ice cream and yogurt shop in Berkley will add new offerings when the weather turns colder that could include coffee, hot cocoa and spiced cider.
•  "I feel lucky to be here. It's a great place. We've got great community support, we've got great staff and we've got great kids," says the aspiring author and fan of Southern literature, who lives in Auburn Hills with his wife and two dogs.
•  The Office of National Drug Control Policy funds will be used to address underage alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug use, according to the nonprofit.
•  You have to do it every year and it's usually more expensive than you expect; here's how to make the process a little easier.
•  The five artists' works will be on exhibit to the public Sept. 4-28 at Park West Gallery in Southfield.

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