Royal Oak Review

Published September 22, 2020

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Gold ribbons decorate the trees at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak in recognition of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Published September 22, 2020

‘Go gold’ for childhood cancer awareness

ROYAL OAK — While accidents are the leading cause of death in children, cancer is the No. 1 cause of death due to disease in children.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak City Commission accepting applicants to fill Gibbs’ seat

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 14, the Royal Oak City Commission voted unanimously to accept applications to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Commissioner Kim Gibbs.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak, Troy theater companies to present ‘Working — A Musical’

ROYAL OAK/TROY — After shuttering March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stagecrafters recently announced a unique collaboration with Ridgedale Players in Troy to provide a live outdoor theater experience Sept 25-27 and Oct. 2-4.

Published September 22, 2020

Clawson approves purchasing body cameras for police

CLAWSON — In a 3-2 vote Sept. 15, the Clawson City Council approved the purchase of body cameras for the Clawson Police Department at a cost not to exceed $76,000.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak police arrest allegedly armed man driving dirt bike

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 2:02 a.m. Sept 6, Royal Oak police observed a man riding an off-road-style motorcycle at South Main and Fifth streets make a series of traffic violations, including driving up on the sidewalk and performing an illegal U-turn on Center Street.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak police say narcotics involved in case of driver who hit pedestrian, fled

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Royal Oak police officers on patrol observed a 2013 GMC Terrain run a red light and nearly strike a vehicle at South Main and Fourth streets.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak Schools strives to improve diversity, equity and inclusion

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 10, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution renewing the district’s commitment to improving diversity, equity and inclusion for all students, given the “long history of racism, discrimination and segregation within our country, which has adversely impacted educational and economic outcomes for many racial groups.”

Published September 22, 2020

Artists create Backyard Art Fair at homes to reach customers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local large-scale craft and art fairs around Ferndale, Berkley and other neighboring cities were canceled this year. However, as the summer season wraps up and fall begins, a group of local artists have decided to organize a small art fair in four Oakland County cities.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 21, 2020

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 18, 2020

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 17, 2020

When school, life go online, cyber danger increases

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recently said online predators are a “new reality” facing children.

Published September 17, 2020

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Published September 11, 2020

Shatter the Stigma fundraiser goes virtual

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities decided to replace its annual family festival with a monthlong virtual fundraising extravaganza this September, which is National Recovery Month.

Thomas, left, and Joseph Martin, of Grosse Pointe Woods, are ready for virtual learning this semester in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published September 11, 2020

Preparing for virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year

METRO DETROIT — With many local students returning to school in a virtual learning environment because of COVID-19, parents are setting up areas at home specifically for school instruction.