News Nearby: Guilty Verdict in Royal Oak Murder Case, Berkley Crossing Guard Still in Hospital

You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Troy, along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BLOOMFIELD: Trader Joe's Welcomes Large Bloomfield Crowd

A large line of shoppers helped mark the much-anticipated opening of Trader Joe's in Bloomfield Plaza Tuesday morning.

WEST BLOOMFIED: West Bloomfield High Schoolers Benefiting from Yoga in the Classroom

West Bloomfield teacher Molly Marshall and students hit the mat with hopes of teaching life skills and managing stress during midterm exams.

BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham Schools Will Start Locking Front Doors During the Day

As part of a short-term plan to beef up security throughout the school district, locked front doors at Birmingham school buildings will soon be manned by security personnel.

ROYAL OAK: Jury Finds Man Guilty in 80-year-old Royal Oak Woman's Slaying

A jury deliberated just two and a half hours on Thursday before findin Alan Wood guilty of first-degree murder of Nancy Dailey.

FERNDALE:

The changes in parking rates are expected to go into effect later this month.

BERKLEY: Berkley Crossing Guard Remains Hospitalized

Paul Skonieczny – who suffered internal injuries, fractures and other bumps and bruises when he was struck by a vehicle Jan. 11 outside Anderson Middle School – is expected to make a full recovery, his wife says.

CLAWSON: Meet the New Guy at the Y

For the South Oakland YMCA's new executive director, Kyle Anderson, it's a little like coming home.