Royal Oak Review

Published May 14, 2019

Kidney Walk to return to the Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — More than a million Michigan residents live with chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published May 14, 2019

Shatter the Stigma 5K to feature new family festival

CLAWSON — On June 1, the fifth annual Shatter the Stigma 5K will return to Clawson City Park, but this year, it will include a new family festival to encourage camaraderie and increased awareness.

Published May 14, 2019

Annual ice show to adopt a ‘Royal Oak-centric’ theme

ROYAL OAK — Twizzles, axels, camels and lutzes will be on display during the 39th annual Royal Oak Ice Show, “City Skate,” at the John Lindell Ice Arena May 18-19.

Published May 14, 2019

Search warrant executed at prosecutor’s home

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second time in a month, members of the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant in regard to an ongoing investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith’s usage of forfeiture funds.

Published May 10, 2019

Clawson schools millage renewal passes overwhelmingly

CLAWSON — On May 7, the city of Clawson held a special election with a single ballot item: a non-homestead operating millage renewal proposal for Clawson Public Schools.

Published May 10, 2019

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2. Pictured at the recent awards presentation are, from left, Mike Koury, K. Michelle Moran, Tiffany Esshaki, Brendan Losinski, Maria Allard, Andy Kozlowski, Jason Clancy, Nick Mordowanec and Terry Oparka.

Published May 9, 2019

C & G staffers win SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2 at the San Marino Club in Troy

Published May 8, 2019

Indiana man charged with stalking Royal Oak woman

ROYAL OAK — On May 7, a 42-year-old Indiana man was arraigned in the 44th District Court on a felony charge for allegedly stalking a Royal Oak woman.

Published May 8, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Royal Oak in Bloom to return on Mother’s Day

ROYAL OAK — From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, the annual Royal Oak in Bloom event, which stems back to 1993, will return to the surface lots at Main and Seventh and Main and Sixth streets for the second year.

Published May 8, 2019

Court unveils tribute to Royal Oak judge

ROYAL OAK — On April 23, the 44th District Court held a dedication ceremony for its recently renamed Judge Keith J. Leenhouts Probation Department.

Published May 8, 2019

Snares to Wares Initiative to showcase exhibition at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — From May 8 to March 2020, the “Snares to Wares Initiative: Capacity for Change” exhibition will be on display in the Detroit Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes, left, and Gabriel Ehrlich, and Oakland County Deputy Executive Timothy Meyer speak to reporters at a press conference preceding the Oakland County Economic Outlook at the Detroit Marriott Troy April 26.

Published May 1, 2019

U-M economists: Oakland County job growth will continue

OAKLAND COUNTY — Extending a nine-year trend, job growth in Oakland County will continue on the upswing for the next three years, adding about 31,600 jobs from 2019 to 2021, according to University of Michigan economists.

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.