News & Notes from the 7/26/23 Royal Oak Review

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Shrine Catholic was well represented on the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Division 4 all-state list, almost fielding an all-state honoree for each graduation class.

ROYAL OAK — A Royal Oak student’s creation has made taking your dog on a walk a bit more rewarding.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Museum will be holding its 12th annual car show at the beginning of August.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Bloomfield Hills resident Pecky D. Lewis Jr., who died at his home July 10 at the age of 94, left his mark on Oakland County through his long service on the county’s Parks and Recreation Commission, as a longtime business owner and as the mayor of Royal Oak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

News & Notes from the 7/12/23 Royal Oak Review

ROYAL OAK — In the midst of summer break, school districts often will take time to make changes to improve buildings and curricula.

ROYAL OAK — The familiar sounds of Bikini Bottom will be making their way to Royal Oak soon.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Street Art Fest will be returning for its sixth year this month.

ROYAL OAK — Amid issues with weather, the second annual Royal Oak Taco Fest was held at the beginning of the month.

News & Notes from the 6/28/23 Royal Oak Review  & Woodward Talk

CLAWSON — Just a couple of years after Clawson Public Schools was able to get approval on one bond proposal, it will be going for another later this summer.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning June 30, a new law will go into effect that is meant to take people’s phones out of their hands while driving their vehicles.

ROYAL OAK — After a successful first year, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is looking to have an even bigger second.

MADISON HEIGHTS/ROYAL OAK — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads.

News & Notes from the 6/21/23 Royal Oak Review

ROYAL OAK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads. This has led to more traffic violations in the area, from speeding to running stop signs.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.