Royal Oak Review

Published February 5, 2021

Residents share memories of the Great Blizzard of 1978

METRO DETROIT — Talk about a snow day. Forty-three years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 blanketed metro Detroit, the state and other parts of the U.S.

Published February 4, 2021

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Published February 3, 2021

Suspect charged as police continue investigating Clawson homicide

CLAWSON — A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team of detectives, as well as the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, is currently investigating the city of Clawson’s first homicide since 2004.

Starters is one of several restaurants to receive aid from Oakland County and the city of Southfield.

Published January 30, 2021

Southfield, county to provide aid to struggling restaurants

OAKLAND COUNTY — The bar and restaurant industries have been some of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurant owners have had to adjust hours and switch solely to carryout in order to keep business afloat.

Published January 27, 2021

Royal Oak police solicit input for new parking system

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department is well on its way to overhauling the city’s parking system.

Published January 27, 2021

Berkley, Royal Oak partner to create High Risk Response Team

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Advocates are working to ensure domestic violence victims have more help and protection as the frequency and lethality of domestic abuse increases amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oakland County Michigan Works has hosted two virtual career fairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with roughly 30 employers at each one.

Published January 26, 2021

Employers report success with online job fairs

OAKLAND COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people without jobs. Whether it be furloughs or permanent layoffs, people in Oakland County and around the country are looking for work. Oakland County Michigan Works has stepped in to help.

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

Police arrest 3 suspects with stolen trailer

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 4:44 a.m. Jan. 10, Royal Oak police pulled over a pickup truck without a license plate that was hauling an enclosed trailer and, in speaking with the driver and two passengers, reportedly noticed used syringes on the floor of the vehicle.

Published January 26, 2021

Clawson Public Schools reports in-person return successful

CLAWSON — The Clawson Public Schools district, including all students and staff from child care to 12th grade, resumed in-person education Jan. 4.

Published January 26, 2021

Royal Oak Schools to begin in-person learning March 1

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 14, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 to proceed with a hybrid learning plan featuring both in-person and virtual elements starting March 1.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Dr. Kathy Rollinger recently was named the 2020 Family Physician of the Year by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians.

Published January 26, 2021

Roseville native named Family Physician of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Dr. Kathy Rollinger has been practicing medicine in southeast Michigan for her entire career and has saved and changed untold lives during that time.

Published January 25, 2021

Looking back: Royal Oak Police Department

ROYAL OAK — The history of the Royal Oak police began in 1918, three years before the village was incorporated as a city, when Philip H. Beauvais officially formed a police department.

Construction of the approximately 42,000-square-foot, $19 million Royal Oak Police Department is now complete, and police have begun moving into their new headquarters.

Published January 25, 2021

Royal Oak Police Department begins move to new headquarters

ROYAL OAK — Beginning Jan. 18, the Royal Oak Police Department began moving into its new state-of-the-art headquarters, which connects to the 44th District Court and is located at 450 E. 11 Mile Road.

Published January 25, 2021

New state order allows restaurants, bars to open indoor dining Feb. 1

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Jan. 22 that a new order governing indoor dining at restaurants during the pandemic will go into effect at the beginning of February.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancellation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.