Royal Oak Review

Published April 17, 2019

This spring, you don’t have to leave the dog at home

METRO DETROIT — After the long, dreary days of winter, people may not be the only ones experiencing cabin fever — dogs have been cooped up too. Once the sunshine breaks through and the temperatures start to rise, people may be looking for any excuse to get out and about, taking their four-legged companions along.

Published April 17, 2019

Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published April 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 16, 2019

Detroit Zoo welcomes baby camel born on hump day

ROYAL OAK — On Wednesday, March 27, female Bactrian camel Tula came into the world to mother Suren, 10, and father Rusty, 11, bringing the Detroit Zoo camel family to five.

Published April 16, 2019

Mind Over Matter 5K to shine light on mental illness, suicide

ROYAL OAK — The U.S. suicide rate is at a 50-year high. Most people’s lives have been impacted by mental illness or suicide in some way, and a local event wants to break the stigma surrounding those topics and also unite those in the throes of grief in a positive way.

During the month of April, the trees outside the Judson Center in Royal Oak light up blue as part of its #Autism2Light campaign.

Published April 16, 2019

Going blue for autism awareness

ROYAL OAK — In case you were wondering about those blue lights twinkling on neighbors’ porches or at local businesses, the answer is simple.

Published April 16, 2019

Volunteers sought to clean veterans’ graves at Oakview Cemetery

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Memorial Society has for the past two decades led an effort to clean veterans’ graves at Oakview Cemetery during the first two weekends in May.

This rendering shows the proposed expansion of the Oakland Community College campus along Main Street, from Seventh Street to Lincoln Avenue, in downtown Royal Oak.

Published April 15, 2019

Royal Oak greenlights OCC expansion

ROYAL OAK — On April 8, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 6-1 to approve an agreement of sale and license use with Oakland Community College for property located at the southwest corner of Main and Seventh streets.

Published April 15, 2019

Oakland County Animal Shelter, sheriff team up with Humane Society

OAKLAND COUNTY — Antsy — a young female pit bull/terrier mix — was one of the honored guests as leaders from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan Humane Society met at the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center ast week.

Published April 12, 2019

Miller, Levin focus on lake advocacy efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — Two local politicians and advocates for the health of the Great Lakes are planning continued efforts to protect the “Heart of the Great Lakes” — Lake St. Clair.

Published April 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 10, 2019

Fourth Fur Ball to benefit four-legged pals

FARMINGTON HILLS/NOVI — When you’ve conquered the competitive world of professional bowling, you need to find a new mountain to scale.

Published April 10, 2019

Home is where the party is

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm Saturday as the summer sun begins to set over the lush backyard. The bride and groom have recited their wedding vows, the tiered cake has been cut, and the reception is just getting started.

Published April 10, 2019

Slow and steady is how to start the race

METRO DETROIT — On any given weekday, it’s not an uncommon sight to look out a window at the C & G Newspapers building and see a tall, slender woman in bright and cheery athletic gear stride by. Brooke England-Wagenknecht is a veteran graphic designer in C & G’s art department who spends her days juggling time in front of the computer with motherhood. Sometimes, she needs to literally and figuratively run away from it all.

Published April 9, 2019

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published April 9, 2019

New off-road vehicle park coming to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — For thrill-seekers, there’s no better feeling than taking the high road. And then the low road. And some gnarly mounds and mud holes.

Published April 9, 2019

Royal Oak Leprechauns feel lucky about playing in Memorial Park

ROYAL OAK — An amateur collegiate summer baseball team is looking to strike gold.

Published April 9, 2019

Easter activities abound in Royal Oak, Clawson

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — While it may still be Lent, cities are already looking ahead to Easter with a slew of community events planned for families.

Published April 9, 2019

Clawson Public Schools announces its Teachers of the Year

CLAWSON — Clawson Public Schools annually selects three educators — one each at the elementary, middle and high school levels — who were nominated by their colleagues as Teachers of the Year.