CLAWSON — Adam Duberstein was appointed to fill the vacant Clawson City Council seat in a unanimous vote on May 5. His seat is set to expire at the November 2027 election.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library has shared how it plans to implement the first year of its 2026-2028 strategic plan. 

ROYAL OAK — The Oakland County Earth Day Rally at the Royal Oak Farmers Market April 18 had a turnout that pleased organizers with nearly 400 people in attendance. 

ROYAL OAK — Community members will come together to honor the life and legacy of former Mayor and City Commissioner Patricia Paruch during the grand opening of the new Dino Dig at Patricia Paruch Park, near Marywood Drive and Lloyd Avenue. 

ROYAL OAK — Shrine Catholic High School sophomores had the opportunity last week to learn from first responders, a prosecutor and victims about the dangers of drunken and distracted driving. 

METRO DETROIT — Box tree moths, an invasive species of insects that can defoliate and kill boxwood shrubs, have been detected in Michigan. Experts say it is important to know how to identify them and eliminate them from your backyard.

ROYAL OAK — Students from Royal Oak Schools are currently showcasing their art on the walls of the Royal Oak Public Library for the third annual Royal Oak Schools Art Show. 

CLAWSON — The 28th annual Down on Main Street charity car show, hosted by the Clawson Lions Club, will take place Aug. 8. 

ROYAL OAK — To kick off the summer, the Detroit Zoo is opening the Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails, a 7-acre attraction with hands-on experiences, close-up animal encounters, climbing and more.

ROYAL OAK — A site plan for a new seasonal ice cream shop at 620 Cherry Ave. was unanimously approved by the Royal Oak Planning Commission on April 14. 

ROYAL OAK — On April 6, the Judson Center in Royal Oak broke ground on some renovations to the original Judson campus. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its 30th season with a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 8. 

ROYAL OAK — On April 14 the Royal Oak Planning Commission had a public hearing and unanimously approved sending a proposal to the City Commission to build a Kroger at 2800 W. 14 Mile Road, and an apartment building, the North Royal Oak Flats, at the same location with 85 dwellings. 

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is going to hold interviews to fill a vacancy on the City Council on April 23 following the resignation of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will host a V-E Day Commemoration Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak.