Royal Oak Review

Published June 9, 2020

Small businesses share struggles due to shutdown

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — The small business world came skidding to a halt in mid-March when state shutdown orders severely limited the way they could provide services. On June 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a phased approach at reopening most retailers.

Published June 9, 2020

Municipalities in Royal Oak, Clawson rally to bolster businesses

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Local governments intrinsically benefit when business is booming, and Oakland County, as well as the Royal Oak and Clawson downtown development authorities, are aiding the reopening process.

Female red panda cub Keti peers between two boughs in her habitat at the Detroit Zoo Jan. 23. The Detroit Zoological Society recently announced that it would reopen to members and the general public June 8 and 12, respectively, so visitors will once again be able to get their in-person dose of Vitamin Z.

Published June 9, 2020

Detroit Zoo to reopen with new safety measures in place

ROYAL OAK — On June 4, the Detroit Zoological Society announced that it would once again welcome visitors through its gates — members beginning June 8 and the general public beginning June 12.

City officials believe budgets will need major amendments

Published June 9, 2020

Royal Oak, Clawson officials believe budgets will need major amendments

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — The Clawson City Council passed its annual budget June 2, and the Royal Oak City Commission is slated to approve its annual budget June 8, after press time.

Published June 9, 2020

Churches to join together as ‘families,’ archdiocese says

METRO DETROIT — Over the next two years, all 218 parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit will unite into Families of Parishes, according to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.

Published June 8, 2020

Local activists, officials speak out against racism

OAKLAND COUNTY — As we’ve seen across the country in massive protests, people are ready to turn up the volume against systemic racial injustice.

Published June 4, 2020

Outdoor pools, playgrounds reopen post-shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — It was a late and wonky start, but the COVID-19 pandemic has finally eased enough to allow for summer to begin.

Published June 4, 2020

Road projects unscathed during virus shutdown

METRO DETROIT — In a world turned upside-down by isolation and political unrest, there is one thing Michiganders can always count on: road construction.

Published June 4, 2020

Oakland County builds ‘reopen kits’ for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On the west side of South Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township, two unmarked buildings — one dark brown, the other white — sat seemingly vacant even prior to the COVID-19 crisis.

Published June 3, 2020

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

Published June 2, 2020

Firefighters unable to revive cat in apartment fire

ROYAL OAK — An 11-year-old cat named Gremlin is dead after likely succumbing to smoke inhalation in an apartment fire, despite Royal Oak firefighters’ best efforts to save the cat’s life.

Published June 2, 2020

Royal Oak police join protest against police brutality and racial injustice

ROYAL OAK — On June 1, approximately 100 people, including many first-time protesters, marched peacefully with police officers through downtown Royal Oak after gathering outside the library.

Published June 1, 2020

Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road in both directions under Interstate 75 from 9 p.m. June 1 to 9 a.m. June 2.

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 recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

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.