Royal Oak Review

Published February 7, 2019

Berkley man killed while crossing Woodward in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, a 53-year-old Berkley man was struck by an SUV while crossing northbound Woodward Avenue, south of Catalpa Drive.

Published February 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Published February 5, 2019

Construction begins on new City Hall building

ROYAL OAK — Construction crews have begun the foundation of the new $12.2 million, 36,160-square-foot City Hall building in the south parking lot of the Royal Oak Farmers Market, between Third and Troy streets.

Published February 5, 2019

Royal Oak Senior Community Center to hold memorial for late chef

ROYAL OAK — The sudden death of Tim Campbell, known to most as Chef Tim, shook many in the Royal Oak community. The Madison Heights resident was 59 years old when he died Dec. 14.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Published February 1, 2019

Lawyer for Royal Oak man charged in father’s death says he is ‘catatonic,’ not eating

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 1, a 31-year-old Royal Oak man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 73-year-old father at the home they shared appeared before 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke.

Published January 31, 2019

Former Clawson dance studio owner appears in court

CLAWSON — On Jan. 31, 52-4 District Court Judge Maureen McGinnis set the preliminary examination for defendant Christopher David Keen, 59, of Birmingham, for March 14.

Published January 31, 2019

Firefighters extinguish blaze in unoccupied Clawson home

CLAWSON — At approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, a Clawson police officer on patrol noticed smoke coming from a home on 14 Mile Road, west of Rochester Road, across the street from Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Published January 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 29, 2019

When temperatures plunge, bring pets indoors

ROYAL OAK — Frigid temperatures and icy conditions have finally reared their heads. This has prompted experts in animal care to remind residents that as a rule of thumb, if it’s too cold outside for humans, it’s too cold for pets.

Published January 29, 2019

Local organizations offer relief for unpaid federal workers

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 25, the record 35-day federal shutdown ended with President Donald Trump signing legislation to reopen the government for three weeks.

Published January 29, 2019

Royal Oak to restructure stormwater utility billing

ROYAL OAK — A $2 million settlement reached in a class-action lawsuit against the city of Royal Oak required the city to change how it bills residents for the debt service on the Oakland County Water Resources Commission’s George W. Kuhn Drain.

Published January 29, 2019

Good nutrition begins with good grocery shopping

ROYAL OAK — For many, a top priority in the new year is to increase healthy eating, which for the most part, begins with food purchased at the grocery store. With so many options, it can prove difficult to select the best choices.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.

Published January 25, 2019

Comedy Castle to host Guardians for Animals fundraiser

ROYAL OAK — Guardians for Animals proves there is strength in numbers. The nonprofit network supports 17 no-kill animal rescues. Together, they have saved nearly 33,200 animals over the past 15 years, including more than 1,700 in 2018 alone.