Royal Oak Review

Published October 2, 2018

New public art graces Clawson street corners

CLAWSON — You may have noticed the new steel silhouettes on the northwest and southeast corners of the 14 Mile Road and Main Street intersection that are meant to represent the Clawson community.

Published October 2, 2018

Kinderfest celebration to return to St. Peter’s for 125th year

EASTPOINTE — St. Peter’s Lutheran School, Church and Childhood Development Center are inviting the public to join them for the annual Kinderfest celebration on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Published September 26, 2018

Tick tock, get your appetite on a clock

METRO DETROIT — The concept of intermittent fasting is that when you pack all of your calories into a smaller period of time each day, you tend to consume fewer of them.

Published September 26, 2018

Check for potential problems and head off large water bills

METRO DETROIT — Leak-proofing a home is generally not something gnawing at homeowners’ minds — until something happens, like an unexpectedly large water bill.

Published September 25, 2018

Fall offers chance to see leaves in color

METRO DETROIT — Don’t leaf the occasion for fall tree viewing by car off your schedule until it’s too late.

Published September 25, 2018

Clawson to hold town hall meeting on chickens

CLAWSON — After a spirited discussion of chicken ownership during a Sept. 18 City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to suspend for 90 days enforcement of violation letters that were taped to the doors of four chicken owners.

Published September 25, 2018

Henry Ford announces new outpatient center in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 19, Henry Ford Health System announced that it would be the sole tenant of the six-story, 145,000-square-foot office building currently being developed by the Lansing-based Boji Group in downtown Royal Oak, near 11 Mile Road and Main Street.

Published September 25, 2018

Art exhibit coming to Royal Oak Historical Society Museum

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its sixth annual South Oakland Art Association Exhibit next month. An opening reception with refreshments will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, and the exhibit will run through Saturday, Oct. 20.

Published September 25, 2018

Clawson City Park to host weekend of family fun

CLAWSON — A change of seasons doesn’t mean an end to fun.

Published September 24, 2018

Roadwork remains stalled as union, contractors hold fast in dispute

METRO DETROIT — There’s hope that this week, according to Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, the two sides of the roadwork lockout will sit down to find an agreement that will get workers back on the job to finish projects around the state.

Published September 24, 2018

Looking Back: 1939 tornado twists through Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — June 10, 1939, saw some crazy weather wreak havoc across Oakland County.

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 18, 2018

Royal Oak family turns heartbreak into healing

ROYAL OAK — “The grief doesn’t get smaller, but our love will grow bigger.”

Published September 17, 2018

Community christens Royal Oak High School athletic plaza

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 14, the school community came together to celebrate the grand opening of the new athletic plaza at Royal Oak High School.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Oakland County board allocates funding for literacy council

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 1984, the Oakland Literacy Council has been helping adult residents learn basic English language skills they need to thrive personally and in the workforce.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.