Royal Oak Review

Published April 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Son replaces dad’s car that he crashed as a teen more than 30 years ago

When Yale resident Mike Lavens was 16, he crashed his father’s ’67 Dodge Polara, but he promised that he’d replace it someday.

Published April 30, 2019

Oakland County Green School awards shift to Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — In an effort to rejuvenate its 11th annual Michigan Green Schools awards ceremony, Oakland Schools and Oakland County government opted to move the event to the Detroit Zoo — which offers its own extensive green initiatives — and make a day of it April 23.

Published April 30, 2019

Royal Oak Youth Assistance spotlights student achievements

ROYAL OAK — On April 22, Royal Oak students, parents, educators and dignitaries gathered for the annual Royal Oak Youth Assistance awards at the Royal Oak Elks Lodge.

Published April 30, 2019

Guardian Angels to redo parking lot

CLAWSON — Guardian Angels Catholic Church is set to begin a parking lot improvement project in June.

Published April 30, 2019

Hearing delayed for competency report in Royal Oak homicide case

ROYAL OAK — On April 26, 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke agreed to adjourn the probable cause conference and competency hearing for defendant Dane Matthew Steward, 32, of Royal Oak.

Published April 29, 2019

Legislators try again to fully ban texting while driving

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a press conference at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office headquarters April 26, Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined with state Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, and Transportation Improvement Association CEO Jim Santilli to discuss proposed legislation to cut down on distracted driving.

Published April 26, 2019

Legislation calls for adoption of lab test animals

METRO DETROIT — According to the Humane Society of the United States, or HSUS, about 60,000 dogs are used in testing and research each year.

Published April 26, 2019

Operation Ghost Rider targets distracted driving

METRO DETROIT — Law enforcement officials in Macomb and Oakland counties are making a statement. Through an initiative called Operation Ghost Rider, multiple police agencies, including members of the Michigan State Police, teamed up to crack down on distracted driving along one of the busiest thoroughfares in the metro Detroit area.

Published April 25, 2019

CN repairing 3 railroad crossings in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On April 22, CN Railroad closed the roads at Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue to repair two railroad crossings. Detour routes include 11 Mile Road and Sixth Street for vehicles and Fifth Street for pedestrians.

Published April 24, 2019

Patching crew shares unique view of Michigan’s road problem

METRO DETROIT — Michigan roads have been consistently rated among the worst in the country by groups like the American Society of Civil Engineers, which estimated that the average Michigan driver spends about $645 per year in repair costs prompted by damage from poor roads.

Published April 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 26-28

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 24, 2019

Royal Oak teen honored for spreading autism awareness abroad

ROYAL OAK — Living with autism spectrum disorder is a unique experience for each individual and their family, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

The 47th annual International Glass Invitational Awards Exhibition will take place May 4 through July 5 at Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak.

Published April 24, 2019

International glass show to return to Habatat Galleries for 47th year

ROYAL OAK — Hundreds of works of contemporary glass art by artists from around the world will be on display during the 47th annual International Glass Invitational Awards Exhibition at Habatat Galleries.

Published April 24, 2019

Royal Oak resident strives to save ancient red oak

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak resident Jackie Sheridan and her husband, Roger Baran, have spent money, time and energy over the past four years trying to save the giant red oak in their backyard, which is in decline.

Published April 24, 2019

Royal Oak police arrest regional tool theft suspect

ROYAL OAK — On April 18, 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke arraigned Matthew Paul Geesey, 25, of Taylor, on a string of charges in relation to multiple tool thefts spanning back to July 2018.

Published April 24, 2019

Garden getaways, without the grass stains

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many benefits we don’t reap from being outside in nature and enjoying the sights and sounds: stress relief, improved memory and energy, lower risks of cancer — you name it.

Published April 24, 2019

Help your home stand out during the busy spring selling season

METRO DETROIT — If you’re traveling about town, odds are that you have seen numerous “for sale” signs in front yards. That’s not by accident. Experts in home realty say there is a historical significance associated with selling homes once spring is in full gear.

Published April 23, 2019

Michigan Secretary of State prepares for Real ID regulations in 2020

MICHIGAN — On Oct. 1, 2020, everyone flying in the United States, even on domestic flights, will have to have a certain type of identification to travel.

Published April 22, 2019

Teen charged after social media messages prompt lockdown in Clawson

CLAWSON — On April 19, 52-4 District Court Magistrate Clement Waldmann arraigned Clawson High School student Corian Manley, 19, of Auburn Hills, on four misdemeanors related to messages he allegedly sent on Snapchat to fellow students about bringing a gun to Clawson.

Published April 17, 2019

Social media message prompts districtwide lockdown in Clawson

CLAWSON — At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, multiple students at Clawson High School filed into the school’s office to show school officials the message on their phones.