Royal Oak Review

Published January 18, 2021

Royal Oak Woman’s Club hosts MLK Day donation drive

ROYAL OAK — From noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, the Royal Oak Woman’s Club facilitated its first of two donation drives to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Royal Oak Public Library continues to offer curbside pickup service for patrons at its 11 Mile Road entrance.

Published January 14, 2021

Royal Oak library expands services, continues curbside pickup

ROYAL OAK — Since the Royal Oak Public Library shuttered its doors March 13, Director Emily Dumas and her staff have been busy implementing an expanded offering of virtual services and programs in addition to providing contactless pickup.

Published January 13, 2021

Royal Oak police investigating carjacking, shooting

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak police are searching for two suspects involved in the carjacking, robbery and shooting of a delivery driver Jan. 12.

Published January 13, 2021

Oakland County Crime of the Year: 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's a look at some of the most interesting and bizarre items provided by police during the past year.

The city of Clawson recently appointed Lynn Henry, of Swartz Creek, to the position of Clawson city clerk.

Published January 13, 2021

Clawson City Council approves new city clerk

CLAWSON — The Clawson City Council recently approved the hire of new City Clerk Lynn Henry, who previously served as deputy clerk for Grand Blanc Township and clerk for the city of Linden.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Oakland County officials state goals for municipalities in 2021

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s fair to say that 2020 was a year many people would like to move on from, and with the arrival of a new year comes new goals and ambitions.

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak police arrest Southfield carjacking suspect

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 1:40 a.m. Dec. 19, a Royal Oak police officer in the area of 14 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway observed a vehicle matching the description of one involved in a carjacking that had occurred earlier in Southfield.

Artist and graphic designer Tim Gralewski, right, and his daughter, Olivia Gralewski, 11, stand with the Rochester Hills-based artist’s artwork in downtown Royal Oak Aug. 12.

Published January 12, 2021

The Beats Go On raises over $400,000 for local musicians

ROYAL OAK — After COVID-19 decimated the incomes of the gig-based music community, Arts, Beats & Eats formed a fundraising initiative called The Beats Go On that benefited nearly 450 local musicians.

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak-themed clay mosaic installed in new City Hall

ROYAL OAK — The two-weekend installation of a 5-by-8-foot ceramic mosaic featuring prominent figures from Royal Oak’s history and well-known staples around town concluded during the first week of December.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

Published January 12, 2021

Hollywood’s Kristen Bell promotes Oakland County’s mask campaign

OAKLAND COUNTY — For those set on heading out in public with the idea of forgoing a mask, award-winning actress Kristen Bell has a message: Let it go.

On Dec. 21, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously appointed Monica Hunt to the seat vacated by former Commissioner Randy LeVasseur.

Published January 11, 2021

Monica Hunt appointed to fill Royal Oak City Commission vacancy

ROYAL OAK — On Dec. 21, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously appointed labor and employment litigation attorney Monica Hunt to replace former Commissioner Randy LeVasseur following his Nov. 23 resignation.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.