Royal Oak

Oakland County Hosting COVID-Prevention Art and Video Contests for Kids and Adults

July 9th 2020

Artists may submit a video or 2-D artwork showcasing COVID-19 safety by wearing a facial mask or practicing social distancing

2020 Candidate Interview:  Penny Luebs for County Commissioner 16th District

July 8th 2020

In the race for County Commissioner for the 16th District, incumbent Penny Luebs is unopposed in the Democratic Primary. 

“Innocent Threats”: Detroit Zoo Defends Death of Local Foxes, Raccoons etc.

July 8th 2020

Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, MI-  The Detroit Zoo is under investigation for their policies towards unwanted animals that enter the park, including the use of a rooftop rifleperson to exterminate creatures that have happened to come on to the 125-arce property.

2020 Candidate Interview: Patrick Wilson for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds

July 7th 2020

On the Republican side voters will chose between Tina Barton and Patrick Wilson.

Rent, Mortgage and Utility Relief Grants Available for Oakland County Residents

July 6th 2020

The county Board of Commissioners approved a $5 million allocation from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act last week to fund the program. An additional $3.1 million comes from the federal community development block grants.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Robert Noble for State Rep. 26th District (write in)

July 5th 2020

On the Republican Primary ballot are Barbara Barber and Chris Meister, with Robert Noble running as a write-in. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Lisa Brown for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds

July 5th 2020

In the race for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, incumbent Lisa Brown, a Democrat, is unopposed in the primary.

State Cautions: Boaters in Michigan Should be Aware of Water Levels and Debris

July 3rd 2020

Along the Great Lakes, erosion and storms have undermined docks, decks, stairs and trees and washed the debris away from the shoreline. On inland lakes, high water can inundate marinas, yards or public property, making it difficult to see structures in the water.

Green Party Candidates Announced in Various Races…

June 30th 2020

n June, a Green Party Oakland County Caucus and the Party’s state convention nominated seven county residents as candidates for the November 3 election.

Several Fresh Express Salads Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination

June 30th 2020

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite.