Royal Oak Review

Published September 25, 2018

Clawson to hold town hall meeting on chickens

CLAWSON — After a spirited discussion of chicken ownership during a Sept. 18 City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to suspend for 90 days enforcement of violation letters that were taped to the doors of four chicken owners.

Published September 25, 2018

Henry Ford announces new outpatient center in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 19, Henry Ford Health System announced that it would be the sole tenant of the six-story, 145,000-square-foot office building currently being developed by the Lansing-based Boji Group in downtown Royal Oak, near 11 Mile Road and Main Street.

Published September 25, 2018

Art exhibit coming to Royal Oak Historical Society Museum

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its sixth annual South Oakland Art Association Exhibit next month. An opening reception with refreshments will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, and the exhibit will run through Saturday, Oct. 20.

Published September 25, 2018

Clawson City Park to host weekend of family fun

CLAWSON — A change of seasons doesn’t mean an end to fun.

Published September 24, 2018

Roadwork remains stalled as union, contractors hold fast in dispute

METRO DETROIT — There’s hope that this week, according to Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, the two sides of the roadwork lockout will sit down to find an agreement that will get workers back on the job to finish projects around the state.

Published September 24, 2018

Looking Back: 1939 tornado twists through Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — June 10, 1939, saw some crazy weather wreak havoc across Oakland County.

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 18, 2018

Royal Oak family turns heartbreak into healing

ROYAL OAK — “The grief doesn’t get smaller, but our love will grow bigger.”

Published September 17, 2018

Community christens Royal Oak High School athletic plaza

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 14, the school community came together to celebrate the grand opening of the new athletic plaza at Royal Oak High School.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Oakland County board allocates funding for literacy council

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 1984, the Oakland Literacy Council has been helping adult residents learn basic English language skills they need to thrive personally and in the workforce.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

A water line improvement project will close southbound Coolidge Highway between 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue for approximately six weeks. Throughout the project, the inside lane of southbound Coolidge between 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads will face intermittent closures.

Published September 12, 2018

Coolidge to close for water line work

ROYAL OAK — Southbound Coolidge Highway was set to close between 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue for six weeks beginning Sept. 10, after press time, due to a water line improvement project.

Published September 12, 2018

Pet-themed events coming to Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — This weekend, the phrase “dog days of summer” will undergo a physical manifestation with two separate dog-themed events planned in Royal Oak.