Royal Oak Review

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 15, 2019

Royal Oak candidates face off at forum

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 7, more than 100 people attended the mayoral and City Commission candidate panels facilitated by the League of Women Voters at Royal Oak City Hall.

Published October 15, 2019

Clawson city attorney resigns after 41 years

CLAWSON — In a letter dated Sept. 17, longtime Clawson City Attorney Jon Kingsepp notified the Clawson City Council of his resignation.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Police arrest larceny-from-auto suspect after foot chase

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 8, a 36-year-old Ferndale man was charged in relation to two instances of larceny from vehicles in Royal Oak neighborhoods the night of Oct. 6.

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Detroit Zoo welcomes new female wolf named Renner

ROYAL OAK — Zoo visitors will see a furry new face in the 2-acre Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness habitat at the Detroit Zoo.

Published October 8, 2019

Clawson governmental hopefuls participate in candidate panel

CLAWSON — On Sept. 30, the League of Women Voters facilitated a forum for candidates running for mayor and City Council at Clawson City Hall.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Arts, Beats & Eats gives $233,000 back to local charities

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 2, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, announced the grand total that this year’s festival had awarded to its more than 50 local charity partners — $233,049.26, a 12% increase from last year.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Police arrest suspect in bomb threats against Royal Oak churches

ROYAL OAK — Hours after a Royal Oak man allegedly made bomb threats against multiple churches in Royal Oak Oct. 4, Royal Oak detectives located and arrested him at his workplace.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.