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BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
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State of the County address cites programs for residents and local small businesses BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
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A fire at the Bloomfield On The Green apartment complex displaced residents in 12 units, according to West Bloomfield Fire Chief Gregory Flynn. Since the fire, some residents have returned to their homes.
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter addressed nearly 650 people at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield March 19, where he acknowledged the accomplishments of the county and programs to move residents and Coulter businesses forward. West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Jonathan Warshay, a longtime friend of Coulter, acted as host for the evening. “He (Coulter) created the mayor’s business council in 2012, helping to lead Ferndale to a period of increased business and economic growth. This was excellent preparation for his role as county executive,” Warshay said. “A strong business climate is vital for our county, and a strong Oakland County helps drive Michigan’s growth.” See COUNTY on page 20A
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Fire at apartment complex leads to home displacement for some residents WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although some residents of Bloomfield On The Green were recently able to return home after a fire started at the apartment complex March 17, others remain displaced. The fire required crews from all six West Bloomfield fire stations to extinguish the blaze and caused many residents to be displaced from their homes. “I am pleased to report that several of the residents … have been able to return to their home(s),” West Bloomfield Fire Department Chief Gregory Flynn said. The fire started at the apartment complex before 5 p.m. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from one of the buildings and contacted management. “The residents of 12 units were forced to leave their homes,” Byron Turnquist, deputy marshal of the West Bloomfield Fire Department said. According to Turnquist, the fire started in the attic and spread to one of the adjacent buildings.
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