Royal Oak Review

Published July 31, 2018

Clawson recognizes homeowners with green thumbs

CLAWSON — During the July 17 Clawson City Council meeting, the city honored six homes whose summer landscaping beautifies the community.

Published July 30, 2018

Missing child found safe in unoccupied apartment

ROYAL OAK — After a harrowing 5 1/2 hours of not knowing the whereabouts of 9-year-old Monique Woods, a child who has autism and is nonverbal, police located her in the same apartment complex from which she went missing.

Nondairy ice cream treats and other sweets will be available at VegMichigan’s third annual SummerFest.

Published July 30, 2018

VegMichigan SummerFest to draw out the herbivore in humans

OAKLAND COUNTY — Tammy Warren made up her mind to stop eating meat six years ago after thinking that other animals in the world are just as important to her as Delilah, her 13-year-old daschund.

Published July 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1954 Ford Customline boasts original features, pristine interior

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A family connection and a bit of serendipity led Shelby Township residents Dennis and Elena Olivieri to the 1954 Ford Customline that sits in their garage today.

Published July 25, 2018

Fraudulent IRS phone calls plague county

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to statistics at www.irs.gov, thousands of people across the country have lost millions of dollars and their personal information due to these IRS scams.

Published July 25, 2018

Addiction: A stranglehold on American life

METRO DETROIT — How did America let this happen, and who is to blame?

Published July 24, 2018

Landscaping can improve your home, and perhaps your resale value

METRO DETROIT — Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, especially when it comes to home aesthetics.

Published July 24, 2018

Sick of summer: There are plenty of chances to catch a bug, even after winter

METRO DETROIT — Sunburns and swimmer’s ear are things that doctors would expect to see plenty of in their offices this time of year.

Published July 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review voters to decide candidates, two charter amendments

In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will decide political party candidates and two charter amendments in the Aug. 7 primary election. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

Published July 24, 2018

Clawson mom of quadruplets celebrates 100 years

CLAWSON — As nearly 80 people filed into the Knights of Columbus hall for Julia Ullman earlier this month, she said she felt a little overwhelmed. Guests were coming to celebrate a milestone birthday for a remarkable 100-year-old Clawson mother, wife, neighbor and parishioner. But Ullman looks back at her century of memories as just another “normal life.”

Published July 24, 2018

Museum to present car show, new exhibits

ROYAL OAK — Volunteers at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum have been busy curating its seventh annual car show and signature Woodward Memories and Automotive Concept Art exhibits, which will run Aug. 3-Sept. 15.

Published July 24, 2018

Local groups pitch in for Adopt-A-Road program

OAKLAND COUNTY — Every year, more than 270 groups and organizations pitch in to do their part to help clean up Oakland County’s roadsides by participating in the Adopt-A-Road program.

Published July 19, 2018

Local agencies team up to host backpack stuffing event

METRO DETROIT — In Oakland County alone, thousands of homeless youths and children will head into fall without school supplies. That’s why local agencies have teamed up to bring those kids what they need.

Published July 18, 2018

Old-fashioned ice cream social celebrates bygone era at Pine Grove

PONTIAC — When some think of today’s tumultuous political climate, they might think yesteryear was more tranquil and serene.

They’d be wrong.

Published July 18, 2018

Beach closures prompt questioning of how lakes, sewers are maintained

LANSING — Amid a blistering summer swelter, there has been something affecting Michiganders statewide: the number of park and beach closures as a result of abnormal levels of toxicity.

Published July 17, 2018

Tips try to break cycle of tension between cars, bikes

METRO DETROIT — Nice weather and long days mean that more people will be pushing the pedals on, alongside and across Michigan’s roads. And as a result, safety experts are warning bicyclists and motorists to respect and be mindful of one another.

Published July 17, 2018

Choosing energy-efficient options can lead to a cheaper and cooler summer

METRO DETROIT — As temperatures began to soar last month, with certain days reaching the upper 90s, some residents might be wondering what they can do to combat rising energy costs and stay cool while doing it.

Published July 17, 2018

Don’t be intimidated — dog training can be a walk in the park

METRO DETROIT — When Sara Carson and her dog, Hero, made it to the finale of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last summer, the nation fell in love with the young dog trainer and her smart-as-a-whip collie, who could do everything from handstands to backflips and even “sword” fight.

Published July 17, 2018

Fournier touts public safety, development in State of City address

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Mayor Michael Fournier gave his State of the City speech on July 11, and he gave high marks to public safety, the economy, quality of life and the downtown in his address.