Royal Oak Review

Published June 14, 2018

Democrats tout progressive values during gubernatorial forum

WARREN — Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Michigan governor spoke at a recent local event about their campaigns based on issues that include health care, auto insurance, climate change, mental health and recreational marijuana legalization.

Published June 13, 2018

Royal Oak police searching for missing person

ROYAL OAK — Lt. Keith Spencer, of the Royal Oak Police Department, said police are actively investigating a missing person report about Holly Towery, 32, of Royal Oak.

Published June 13, 2018

‘Nothing says Americana like an old pickup’

What’s better than owning a classic pickup truck? If you ask Macomb Township resident Jerry Drenzek, he’d probably say it’s owning three of them.

Published June 12, 2018

There are options aplenty for homeowners looking to install a pool

METRO DETROIT — The sun is out, the kids are out of school and everyone is restless inside. Why not head out to the backyard for a dip in the pool?

Published June 12, 2018

Exploring local spots like a tourist can make a vacation anytime

METRO DETROIT — There’s so much adventure to be found exploring a city that isn’t your own.

Published June 12, 2018

Royal Oak graduate honored by C-SPAN for documentary

ROYAL OAK — On June 5, the C-SPAN bus stationed itself outside of Royal Oak High School to present a recently graduated senior with an honorable mention award for her video submission in its national StudentCam contest.

Published June 12, 2018

Former Clinton Township trustee rejects plea, will stand trial

METRO DETROIT — At press time, former Clinton Township Trustee Dean Reynolds had rejected a plea deal in relation to an array of charges he faces as a result of a Macomb County corruption probe, according to court records.

Published June 12, 2018

Detroit Kennel Club Show returns to Novi June 23-24

NOVI — Dog lovers are hardly a new breed. Our affinity for pups goes back more than 100 years, in fact. That’s when the Detroit Kennel Club started celebrating its annual dog show, and the revelry continues June 23 and 24 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Published June 12, 2018

Hope Not Handcuffs grows across Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — It was a sight that would’ve been unthinkable just a couple of years ago. A line of law enforcement leaders from across Oakland County, standing shoulder to shoulder in Farmington Hills City Hall June 5, telling the public that when it comes to drugs, they don’t want to arrest — they want to help.

Published June 11, 2018

Construction comes to South Campbell Road

ROYAL OAK — June 11 was the date slated for a South Campbell Road resurfacing project spanning from 10 Mile to 11 Mile roads to begin, after press time.

Published June 11, 2018

Tick, tick, tick: Tick-borne illnesses are a race against the clock

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re camping, hiking or playing in your own backyard, a threat no larger than a poppy seed lurks.

Published June 8, 2018

Republican candidates square off in gubernatorial debate

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Three of the four candidates running on the Republican ticket to become the next governor of Michigan vow to work to keep the state’s economy strong, eliminate Common Core in the classrooms and solve the state’s road issues if elected Nov. 6.

Published June 7, 2018

Recreational marijuana will be on November ballot

LANSING — It’s official: Michigan voters will have the final say as to whether recreational marijuana will be legal or not statewide.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published June 5, 2018

Royal Oak students construct ‘Box City’ as fundraiser for homelessness

ROYAL OAK — On May 25, more than 30 Royal Oak High School students gathered on the front lawn of Royal Oak Middle School to design and construct cardboard shelters for an overnighter.

Published June 5, 2018

The Art of Fire to heat up Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — The Clay, Glass & Metal Show that has been a downtown Royal Oak staple the last 23 years will return, reimagined, with a new moniker: The Art of Fire.

Published June 5, 2018

Royal Oak armed robbery case bound over to circuit court

ROYAL OAK — On May 25, 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke bound over three co-defendants in an armed robbery case to the Oakland County Circuit Court after hearing witness testimony at two separate hearings.

Published June 5, 2018

Royal Oak man dead after single-vehicle crash on Woodward Avenue

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — At approximately 5:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, Royal Oak and Berkley police responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Woodward Avenue that began in Royal Oak and ended at a medical building in Berkley.

Published June 4, 2018

Clawson selects interim superintendent

CLAWSON — On May 30, the Clawson Board of Education unanimously selected Rossi Ray-Taylor for the Clawson Public Schools interim superintendent position during a special meeting.