Royal Oak Review

Published November 19, 2018

City Hall construction slated to begin soon

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak is nearing the start of construction of a new City Hall building, which will stand in the south parking lot of the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Published November 19, 2018

Clawson partners with Goodfellows to introduce mitten tree

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson will extend its goodwill through a new addition in the City Hall lobby: a mitten tree.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

‘No for now’ on recreational marijuana facilities in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 12, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 4-3 to prohibit recreational marijuana establishments in the city and also directed staff to solicit public input so the city can construct a framework for potentially allowing such establishments.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

Record turnout defines midterm election

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — In keeping with statewide trends, Royal Oak and Clawson voters made a record showing at the polls — Royal Oak had a 68 percent turnout, while Clawson had a 70 percent turnout.

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 13, 2018

Royal Oak Historical Society to present exhibit on the evolution of Christmas

ROYAL OAK — Volunteers with the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will take you back through time with their latest exhibit, “The Changing Shape of Fashion: A Royal Oak Christmas,” which will highlight attire and Christmas tree decorations from the Civil War to the 1960s.

Published November 12, 2018

Cities see higher turnouts than normal for midterm election

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Nov. 6 midterm election has come and gone in Oakland County, and all cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area saw more than 70 percent voter turnout.

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Community weighs in on new downtown park

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 3, the public engagement process for the new 2-acre downtown Royal Oak park, part of the city’s approximately $66 million civic center project, continued with the second round of a visual preference survey at Royal Oak Middle School.

Published November 7, 2018

Christmas in Clawson Craft Show to return Nov. 10

CLAWSON — On Saturday, Nov. 10, the 34th annual Christmas in Clawson Craft Show will take place at both Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School.

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.