Royal Oak Review

Published July 17, 2018

Housing repairs available for low-income residents

ROYAL OAK — Are you a resident of Royal Oak who owns and occupies a single-family home that could use some fixing up?

Published July 16, 2018

Beaumont celebrates new pediatric emergency center

ROYAL OAK — On July 16, emergency center patients ages 17 and younger began receiving care at Royal Oak Beaumont’s new 9,500-square-foot pediatric emergency center.

Published July 13, 2018

Sunscreen bill signed into law

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Many expectant parents are choosing a more simplistic look for their new baby’s nursery. Picking out paint colors and the right accessories is usually a fun task for new parents.

Published July 10, 2018

Making room for baby with paint and accessories

METRO DETROIT — For parents-to-be or for moms and dads whose families are expanding, there is so much to do before the baby arrives, and that includes decorating and painting the nursery.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

Royal Oak residents will decide if they want to fund the city’s sidewalk program through a millage come the Nov. 6 general election.

Published July 10, 2018

Sidewalk millage to appear on November ballot

ROYAL OAK — In a 5-2 vote June 25, the Royal Oak City Commission approved placing a millage to fund its sidewalk program on the Nov. 6 ballot.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 3, 2018

Missing Clawson child found safe

CLAWSON — Shortly before 9:30 a.m. July 3, the Clawson Police Department posted on its Facebook page that a 13-year-old, who had been missing, has since been found and is safe.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

Shakespeare Royal Oak to embark on 18th season

ROYAL OAK — Shakespeare will be returning to Starr Jaycee Park, with the Water Works Theatre Company presenting three shows July 26 through Aug. 5.

Published July 2, 2018

Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair returning to Memorial Park

ROYAL OAK — Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., near 13 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway, will once again be home to the 48th annual Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair come July 7 and 8.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Voters to decide future of Royal Oak bus program

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-2 to place a millage on the Nov. 6 ballot to fund a Royal Oak transit system called “ROGO.” The proposed five-year, 1.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Clawson police seek missing child

CLAWSON/ROYAL OAK — Clawson police are enlisting the public to help them look for a 13-year-old who had a verbal disagreement with his family on July 1 and ran out the back door of his home.

Published June 29, 2018

County commission shows support for ‘red flag’ gun legislation

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the heated debate over Second Amendment rights, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has made a statement on where it stands in regard to weapons and mental health.