Royal Oak Review

Published November 24, 2021

Loan experts discuss the 30-year mortgage versus shorter-term loans

METRO DETROIT — The process of preparing to purchase a home is an exciting time in the lives of many people.

Published November 24, 2021

Looking Back: Nov. 14 marks 30 years since Royal Oak Post Office tragedy

ROYAL OAK — Flowers rest in front of the tree at the Royal Oak Post Office that memorializes the workplace shooting in which a former employee killed four employees and then himself on Nov. 14, 1991.

Christened Centennial Commons because the city of Royal Oak is turning 100 years old this year, the downtown park is the last element of an expansive civic center project.

Published November 24, 2021

Downtown park in Royal Oak nears completion

ROYAL OAK — Since crews demolished the building that formerly housed Royal Oak City Hall and the Police Department in May, there has been much headway on the new 2.2-acre downtown park that will take its place.

Royal Oak City Clerk Melanie Halas, right, shows members of the Ezra Parker chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution how to register people to vote Nov. 17. Joyce Barnett, left, and Cathy Compton, center, will register voters and provide genealogical advice at the library Dec. 2 and 3.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak to host grand centennial celebration and winter wonderland

ROYAL OAK — From 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, the city of Royal Oak is throwing itself and all of its residents a big 100th birthday bash.

Published November 22, 2021

Police arrest alleged gang members who targeted Berkley, Royal Oak

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 6, Berkley police arrested two individuals who allegedly were attempting to forge a check and cash it at a Berkley bank branch.

Published November 22, 2021

Maintain your furnace with fresh filters and seasonal tuneups

METRO DETROIT — As winter approaches and the air grows chill, homeowners are turning up the heat and thinking more about furnace maintenance.

Published November 22, 2021

Fireworks suspected in USPS mailbox fire in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 1:28 a.m. Nov. 9, a caller reported that someone placed fireworks in the U.S. Postal Service mailbox near North Main Street and Vinsetta Boulevard, causing a small fire and incinerating most of the mail inside the mailbox.

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak honors veterans with ceremony

ROYAL OAK — At 11 a.m. Nov. 11, the Royal Oak Veterans Event Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor all U.S. and Canadian military veterans at the new City Hall building, 203 S. Troy St.

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak police arrest suspect for larceny from vehicles, obstructing police

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — At approximately 5 a.m. Nov. 10, Royal Oak police responded to a report of a suspicious person inside the caller’s vehicle in the the 2000 block of Woodland Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak, Clawson shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — If municipalities had vascular systems, their lifeblood would be small businesses.

Published November 18, 2021

Shoppers delighted as holiday craft shows return

METRO DETROIT — The aroma of fresh-baked cookies that fills the air as shoppers hunt for handmade Christmas crafts, delicate jewelry pieces, stocking stuffers and more has found its place again as craft show season has begun.

Published November 18, 2021

Supply chain shortages, rising costs are impacting local food pantries

METRO DETROIT — By now, every household has likely experienced the effects of supply chain and labor shortages in one way or another.

Published November 17, 2021

At 60, Warren Astronomical Society still reaching for the stars

METRO DETROIT — Looking to keep their father busy in his twilight years, Jon Blum’s adult children bought him a telescope as a retirement gift 20 years ago, when he wrapped up his career as a dermatologist.

Published November 17, 2021

Bask in the warm glow cast by holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — With most theaters now operating again, the holiday show tradition returns to stages throughout the area, warming hearts of all ages with music, dance and plays.

Published November 11, 2021

Royal Oak residents to receive new 64-gallon refuse carts at no cost

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 25, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved purchasing new 64-gallon wheeled refuse carts for residential properties at no direct cost.

Road Commission prepares for winter season

Published November 11, 2021

Road Commission for Oakland County prepares for winter season

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County is preparing for the winter season, and it’s beginning by taking on its annual review of its winter maintenance procedures.

Published November 10, 2021

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition to return to farmers market

ROYAL OAK — The Guild of Artists & Artisans will present its sixth annual Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 11-12 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Judge Derek Meinecke, of the 44th District Court, received a 2021 Oakland County Domestic Violence Prevention Award from the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence during a virtual ceremony Nov. 1.

Published November 10, 2021

Judge serving Royal Oak, Berkley awarded domestic violence prevention honor

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — At the 44th District Court, which serves Royal Oak and Berkley, most visitors to Judge Derek Meinecke’s courtroom address the judge as “your honor.”

Published November 10, 2021

Police continue to search for missing Rochester Hills teen

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police from various agencies have joined the search for a Rochester Hills teen who went missing while visiting Michigan State University Oct. 29.