Royal Oak
February 1st 2019
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will […]
January 29th 2019
Detroit Zoo Closed Wednesday, Possibly Thursday, Due to Cold (Detroit Zoological Society, Jan. 29, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- While Michigan is under a state of emergency due to the extreme cold temperatures, the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will be closed to guests on Wednesday, January 30. Both facilities may be closed as […]
January 28th 2019
Royal Oak Braces for 14 Mile Road Construction Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 28, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Residents in Royal Oak and surrounding communities could be impacted by several road construction projects in 2019. According to the City of Royal Oak Community Development Department, “14 Mile Road will be under construction for most of […]
January 21st 2019
NB I-75 Closed for Emergency Pothole Repairs – UPDATED BACK OPEN Madison Heights, Troy, MI- Northbound I-75 had been closed down Monday evening between I-696 and M-59 for emergency pothole repairs. Drivers are advised to avoid the area. According to Troy Police, they freeway is expected to be closed for several hours. UPDATE: AT approximately […]
January 19th 2019
Resources for Those in Need 2019 Oakland County, MI – Here is a list of resources for shelter, food, medical care and more. This list will be updated if other resources are found. If you know of any please email editor@oc115.com. Shelter Welcome Inn—Covenant Presbyterian Church 21575 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield 48075 (248) 677-8757. […]
January 18th 2019
Detroit Zoological Society’s Annual Wildlife Conservation Gala March 16 Royal Oak, MI- The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will host its third annual Wildlife Conservation Gala, presented by Ford Motor Company, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 6-9:30 p.m. Held at the Detroit Zoo’s iconic Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, the event will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a sit-down […]
January 18th 2019
Oakland County Elite 40 Under 40 Announced Waterford, Michigan – Beginning Friday at noon, the public can cast an online vote to choose the winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 Class of 2019. About 250 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the top 40 young […]
January 18th 2019
Royal Oak Man Suspected in Father’s Death (Royal Oak Police, Jan. 18, 2019) Royal Oak, MI – A 31-year-old man is being held after his 73-year-old father was found deceased late Thursday evening in a home they both shared. On January 17, 2019 at 5:52 p.m., Royal Oak Officers were called to a home in […]
January 18th 2019
Body Found in Royal Oak Home, Police Investigating (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak Police along with Oakland County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a death in Royal Oak. A body was found in a home in the 3500 block of Elmhurst Avenue Thursday evening. Police have not yet released details, […]
January 16th 2019
Royal Oak Police Seek Walgreens Robbery Suspect The Royal Oak Police Department is seeking information regarding a person of interest related to the armed robbery reported on December 29, 2018 at Walgreens on Woodward in Royal Oak. Officers responded to the store located at 30852 Woodward, on December 29, 2018 at 11:09 p.m., after receiving […]