Royal Oak Review

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Arts, Beats & Eats gives $233,000 back to local charities

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 2, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, announced the grand total that this year’s festival had awarded to its more than 50 local charity partners — $233,049.26, a 12% increase from last year.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Police arrest suspect in bomb threats against Royal Oak churches

ROYAL OAK — Hours after a Royal Oak man allegedly made bomb threats against multiple churches in Royal Oak Oct. 4, Royal Oak detectives located and arrested him at his workplace.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak picks search firm for new city manager

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 23, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved GovHR as the executive search firm to assist in hiring a new city manager, at a cost not to exceed $19,500.

Huntington Woods-based artist Daniel Cascardo stands beside his newly unveiled mural at Eagle Plaza Sept. 25. Local families helped color in the mural’s lines at the inaugural Family Pride event at the Royal Oak Farmers Market June 12.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak unveils community mural during history event

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 25, Mayor Michael Fournier and Huntington Woods-based artist Daniel Cascardo unveiled a mural at Eagle Plaza to celebrate the 200th anniversary of territorial Gov. Lewis Cass naming the city of Royal Oak.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak police dog Ryker retires, replacement selected

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak police dog Ryker has spent the last seven years faithfully accompanying officer Rich Chipman, catching bad guys and mingling with the community.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak introduces amendment to allow permeable pavement

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 23, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of zoning ordinance amendments to allow permeable pavement for parking lots and driveways.

Published October 1, 2019

Man charged for allegedly stealing wallet in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — At a weekend arraignment Sept. 14, 52-1 District Court Magistrate Victor Zanolli charged Michael Jay Allen, 50, of Detroit, with one count of larceny from a person, a felony that carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.

Published September 30, 2019

Donate bicycles to give kids new wheels

METRO DETROIT — From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a bike drive for children at 22 Henry Ford medical centers that are participating in the Free Bikes 4 Kidz bike drive.

Published September 30, 2019

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.