This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Politics & Government

Patrick O'Rourke Remembered, Council OKs 3 Chickens, Leroy Construction to End

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

Here is a look at what you might have missed.

Monday, Sept. 10

We provided you with the news about a proposed millage renewal for the Genesee Health Plan,, route: {:controller=>"articles", :action=>"show", :id=>"fenton-council-could-endorse-millage-proposal-for-genesee-health-plan"} --> which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Fenton Patch shared the sad news about Patrick O'Rourke, 39, who was killed Sunday night in the line of duty. More information about the shooting became available throughout the day.

Also on Monday, we had the news on plans for the with restrictions.

Also on Tuesday, we had the which let you know about three arrests for shoplifting, a possession of marijuana report, and the theft of some catalytic converters.

And Tuesday's Fenton Patch had of Fenton resident Patrick O'Rourke, West Bloomfield police officer, and a story from West Bloomfield Patch on of a self-inflicted wound after a lengthy standoff with police.

We also had the news on a and some other local areas. Business owners can contact her with questions about how to advertise in Patch.

Also on Wednesday, we had the scoop on program nationwide, with the help of a grant from the Genesee County Sheriff's Department.

Also on Thursday, we shared information for O'Rourke's funeral, on Friday at St. John Catholic Church.

And Fenton Patch had the story on how all lanes of as the festival opened to visitors.

Other news on Friday included the Police Blotter, as we shared on a missing purse, a stolen catalytic converter and retail fraud.

And we had breaking news on and the thousands who attended to honor the slain officer and his family. were among those who were there, while other people

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?