Royal Oak Review

Published April 2, 2019

Royal Oak to submit grant for arboretum improvements

ROYAL OAK — On March 25, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously authorized city staff to submit an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport grant program for the paving of trails at the Royal Oak Arboretum, 920 Windermere Ave.

Published April 2, 2019

Normandy Oaks Park construction slated to begin soon

ROYAL OAK — On March 25, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a bid from Livonia-based Anglin Construction to build a 40-acre park on the site of the former Normandy Oaks Golf Course.

Published April 2, 2019

Attorneys to call witnesses in pedestrian-vehicle case

ROYAL OAK — A 28-year-old Sterling Heights man is still in jail after 44th District Court Judge Jamie Wittenberg reduced his bond to 10 percent of $250,000 — previously cash or surety only, no 10 percent — March 5.

Published March 28, 2019

Royal Oak family loses dog, possessions in house fire

ROYAL OAK — Shortly after 11 p.m. March 23, a Royal Oak couple returned to their home from watching a Michigan State University basketball game at a friend’s house to discover what could be described as their worst nightmare.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Published March 26, 2019

Bust takes down five in narcotics ring in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Over $500,000 worth of narcotics was seized during a recent drug raid.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 26, 2019

Royal Oak seeks inaugural artist laureate

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts recently introduced its artist laureate program, which aims to acknowledge and recognize a local artist’s work and contributions.

Published March 26, 2019

Clawson extends offer to city manager finalist

CLAWSON — On March 19, the Clawson City Council unanimously approved a motion to select Erin Irwin from a pool of six candidates for the position of city manager.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 19, 2019

Oakland County commits $1M to Normandy Oaks

ROYAL OAK — After almost four years of back-and-forth discussions, both the Royal Oak City Commission and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.1 million contract to help build a 40-acre park on the site of the former Normandy Oaks Golf Course.

Published March 19, 2019

Royal Oak police: Serious crime down for another year

ROYAL OAK — On March 11, the Royal Oak Police Department released its 2018 annual report, which highlighted a downward trend of crime in the city.

The artwork of Amy Ferguson, of Royal Oak, will be at the spring art fair at the Royal Oak Farmers Market April 4-5.

Published March 19, 2019

Art fair to spring back to Royal Oak Farmers Market

ROYAL OAK — The third annual spring art fair will roll into the Royal Oak Farmers Market Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5.

Published March 19, 2019

Lymph node transplant helps Royal Oak woman regain control, abilities

ROYAL OAK — While Royal Oak resident Sherry Boston had a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery, she called her lymph node transplant surgery, which cut the swelling in her right arm due to lymphedema in half, her “happiest” surgery.

Published March 19, 2019

Former Clawson dance studio owner bound over to circuit court

CLAWSON — On March 14, Judge Maureen McGinnis, of the 52-4 District Court in Troy, bound over a Birmingham man accused of sexually assaulting a minor to Oakland County Circuit Court with additional charges.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Regional glass show returns to Janice Charach Gallery

WEST BLOOMFIELD — It could be argued that anyone who can take glass and mold it into beautiful pieces of art is exceptional. But the best of those exceptional folks are the ones who are slated to be at the annual Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition March 24-May 9 in West Bloomfield.