Royal Oak Review

Thorvi is the first female K-9 officer to serve the department.

Published May 26, 2021

Royal Oak Police Department introduces female K-9 Thorvi

ROYAL OAK — A new four-legged, furry-faced officer recently joined the ranks of the Royal Oak Police Department.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 24, 2021

Expensive French bulldog stolen from home

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 6:21 p.m. May 13, a French bulldog named Little Racks was stolen from the 100 block of Mason Court, near 11 Mile Road and Main Street.

Published May 24, 2021

Clawson City Council to fill vacancy after mayor’s sudden resignation

CLAWSON — At the top of the May 4 Clawson City Council meeting, Mayor Reese Scripture unexpectedly read a letter announcing her resignation and signed off the virtual meeting.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 16, 2021

Honeybees alight on Normandy Oaks Park

ROYAL OAK — On May 5, two colonies of honeybees and their queens from a bee farm in Ohio arrived early at Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd., near Crooks and Normandy roads.

Published May 15, 2021

DTE’s new training poles expose students to utility careers

ROYAL OAK — On April 23, apprentice line workers with DTE Energy installed three 10-foot utility poles at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast, 5155 Delamere Ave. in Royal Oak.

Published May 12, 2021

Clawson homicide suspect competent to stand trial

CLAWSON — On April 28, 52-4 District Court Judge Maureen McGinnis ruled that a defendant in a Clawson homicide that took place in late January is competent to stand trial, citing findings from a court-ordered evaluation by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.

Published May 12, 2021

Businesswomen press on amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — When COVID-19 hit, local businesswoman Selina R. Wells was ready for it.

Published May 12, 2021

Arborist, sheriffs share how to avoid spring scams

METRO DETROIT — As the weather warms up, so do home improvement scams.

Published May 11, 2021

Chapaton changes spell improvement for Lake St. Clair

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that the county wants to protect Lake St. Clair for generations to come, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced that changes made at Chapaton Pump Station in St. Clair Shores will prevent up to 30% more treated combined sewer overflows from being discharged into the waterway.

Published May 10, 2021

Dog dies, residents displaced in Clawson apartment fire

CLAWSON — At approximately 8:27 a.m. May 10, the Clawson Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 430 N. Crooks Road, north of West 14 Mile Road.

Published May 10, 2021

Royal Oak police help with baby born to couple in Beaumont parking lot

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — At approximately 3:40 a.m. Sunday, May 2, Royal Oak emergency dispatchers received a frantic 911 call from a husband whose wife was actively in labor, police said.

Some seniors who have experienced sensory loss receive assistance from caregivers. Professional caregiver Lori Herbstreith is pictured with 89-year-old Clinton Township resident Josephine Anderson.

Published May 10, 2021

Battle against sensory loss intensifies in pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Around 83% of older adults live with at least one form of sensory loss.

Published May 7, 2021

Motorcycle safety class gains traction

WARREN — Growing up, Matt Budzynowski always rode dirt bikes. It’s a pastime he’s enjoyed forever, and he decided to go full throttle with the experience by enrolling in the web-enhanced basic motorcycle rider safety course at Macomb Community College.