Royal Oak Review

Published May 26, 2020

As the rate of COVID-19 cases falls, testing becomes easier and more vital

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last week, the Oakland County Health Division announced it would expand its drive-thru testing services for all Oakland County residents, symptomatic or not.

Published May 26, 2020

Some good, some sad news from Oakland Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state’s stay-at-home order directed residents to do just that: stay home. But there are some exceptions to that rule, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department officials said they hope to help county families ease their stir-craziness with some safe fun in the open air.

Michigan Press Association award winners

Published May 26, 2020

C & G Newspapers staff wins Michigan Press Association awards

METRO DETROIT — C & G Newspapers garnered 15 awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country will soon pay their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces this Memorial Day. Locally — along with help of a Medal of Honor recipient and his foundation — efforts are underway to reflect on Memorial Day year round, by establishing a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.

Published May 23, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for May 14-21

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 4:50 p.m. May 20, Royal Oak police responded to Woodward Avenue and 11 Mile Road on a report of an altercation on a Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation bus.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Published May 15, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for May 7-14

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 7 p.m. May 9, Royal Oak police responded to a report of an unknown suspect who had forced entry into a secured display case and stolen more than $700 worth of men’s cologne at CVS, 209 12 Mile Road, east of South Rochester Road.

Published May 14, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 15-17

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Four planes, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II (pictured) and KC-135 Stratotanker, will flyover Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published May 12, 2020

Selfridge ready for special flyover

METRO DETROIT — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be the only military planes flying over Michigan this week.

Published May 10, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for April 30-May 7

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 7:15 a.m. May 5, Royal Oak police received a report of a possible burglary in progress in the 1100 block of Ottawa Ave., near Rochester and 14 Mile roads.

Published May 7, 2020

WWII veteran discusses V-E Day for 75th anniversary

METRO DETROIT — In April 1945, a couple months after the Battle of the Bulge, Mike Aleo’s battalion was ready to cross the Rhine River, when it received orders to pull out and go west to Royon, France.

Published May 7, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 8-10

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 7, 2020

Oakland County announces expanded testing, $12M more for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a multi-pronged update on the county’s latest health and economic efforts in the face of COVID-19.

Published May 5, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for April 23-30

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 11 p.m. April 29, Royal Oak police responded to a report of a fight between two people in the 400 block of Park Avenue, near Main Street and 11 Mile Road.

Published April 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 1-3

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 25, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for April 16-23

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 9:59 a.m. April 20, Royal Oak police responded to the area of Crooks Road and Lexington Avenue on a report of a vehicle that had struck a pole.

Published April 23, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 24-26

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

How Oakland County policing has changed during the ‘new normal’

OAKLAND COUNTY — “The vast majority of times, if there is a violation, the people don’t know that they’re in violation of the order. The other times people call and there’s no violation. Like, they see people together on their front lawn. Well, you don’t have to social distance from your own family,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Published April 22, 2020

Bridge work will close 14 Mile Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will set new bridge beams on the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over 14 Mile Road, closing 14 Mile Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 1 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 24.

Published April 17, 2020

Royal Oak crime briefs for April 9-16

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 4:30 a.m. April 13, a Royal Oak police officer on patrol observed a person approach a parked car with a flashlight in the 800 block of West Farnum Avenue, near Woodward Avenue and Catalpa Drive.

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