Internet Connected but Not Loading? Try DNS Fix (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) NOTE: You can pull this article up on your phone and zoom in on the pictures while you make the changes to your computer. Or save the pictures to your computer so you can view them while not online. A frustrating…
Home Destroyed in Royal Oak Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) A home in Royal Oak, on Mandalay near 14 Mile and Coolidge, has been destroyed by flames. The news helicopter from WXYZ Detroit captured footage of firefighters battling the blaze beginning around 3:15 pm. The footage shows the house completely gutted and firefighters…
Home Destroyed in Royal Oak Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) A home in Royal Oak, on Mandalay near 14 Mile and Coolidge, has been destroyed by flames. The news helicopter from WXYZ Detroit captured footage of firefighters battling the blaze beginning around 3:15 pm. The footage shows the house completely gutted and firefighters…
Motor City Pizza Fest August 7 in Royal Oak (Bill Lonskey, July 18, 2014) Last year, nearly 1,700 people joined us to enjoy some of the best pizza metro Detroit has to offer, great music, thirst quenching beer and cocktails and more. On Thursday, August 7, the 2014 Motor City Pizza Fest comes to the…
Fingerprints on Duct Tape Led to Indictment of Suspected Radio Shack Robber (C. Proxmire, July 11, 2014) A 19-year-old Detroit man, Walter Smith, was indicted on two counts of Robbery Affecting Interstate Commerce and two counts of Using or Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Federal Crime of Violence. The charges stem from armed robberies…
Fingerprints on Duct Tape Led to Indictment of Suspected Radio Shack Robber (C. Proxmire, July 11, 2014) A 19-year-old Detroit man, Walter Smith, was indicted on two counts of Robbery Affecting Interstate Commerce and two counts of Using or Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Federal Crime of Violence. The charges stem from armed robberies…
Detroit Zoo Caring for Confiscated Wild Animals (Detroit Zoo press release, July 11, 2014) Thirty animals – including some exotic species ¬– are receiving care at the Detroit Zoo today after being rescued from a residential garage in the city of Warren on July 9. Exotic mammals – including two white-nosed coatis, two ring-tailed lemurs…
Indecent Exposure, Obscene Graffiti and Stolen Leaf Blower Among Crimes in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, July 11, 2014) Home Invasion 200 Block of E. Farnum, 7-6-14 – 7-9-14, 3:00 p.m. – 3:09 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked home and went through several cabinets and drawers. Nothing was reported missing…
Indecent Exposure, Obscene Graffiti and Stolen Leaf Blower Among Crimes in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, July 11, 2014) Home Invasion 200 Block of E. Farnum, 7-6-14 – 7-9-14, 3:00 p.m. – 3:09 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked home and went through several cabinets and drawers. Nothing was reported missing…
New Visualization Tool Shows That We Are All In This Together! (Guest Column by Pleasant Ridge Mayor Kurt Metzger, July 10, 2014) The clearest indicator of the regional connections that we share as communities comes from an analysis of place of residence and place of work. The Census Bureau uses commuting patterns to determine the…
House Egged in Royal Oak, and More in Crime Report For the week of June 26, 2014 through July 3, 2014 Home Invasion 3000 block of N. Altadena, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect entered his residence and damaged a flat screen television and miscellaneous property in his bedroom. There was…
Fighting Cancer with Unusual Fundraiser: Pole Dancing With a Purpose (Guest Column by Lori Glaza, July 4, 2014) Fifteen months ago breast cancer touched my family. Five days after my loved one was diagnosed, I signed up to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day. I felt it was the best way to show…
Pedestrian Dead after being hit by Garbage Truck in Berkley (compiled report, July 3, 2014) A 61 year old woman is dead after being struck by a garbage truck in Berkley Wednesday night. The accident happened at about 8:30pm at 11 Mile and Woodward. According to various reports, the woman had been crossing 11 Mile…
Royal Oak Residents Warned of ‘Water Department’ Imposter Scam (City of Royal Oak, July 2, 2014) The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a Larceny that occurred in the 1100 block of Cherokee. A Royal Oak resident called the police department on July 1, 2014 at 2:27 p.m. to report a larceny. The resident stated…
Knife-Wielding Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, July 1, 2014) The Royal Oak Police Department responded to an Armed Robbery of the Speedway Gas Station located at 1620 East 12 Mile Road. On June 29, 2014, at 3:21 p.m., an employee called 911 to report the Armed Robbery. The employee stated…
Royal Oak Twp. Radio Shack Latest to be Robbed (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2014) The Radio Shack on 8 Mile in the shopping center near Wyoming in Royal Oak Township is the most recent of the chain to be robbed at gunpoint. The robbery took place this afternoon, and is still being investigated by…
Celebrity Softball Brings Support and Wisdom for Boys and Girls Club (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2014) Before going to bat with an eclectic mix of all-stars and celebrities, Garden Fresh Salsa founder Jack Aronson and his wife Annette were presented with the Ray Odem Award. The award came from humanitarian efforts like Saturday’s…
Talent on Display at the 2014 Royal Oak Clay,Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) This weekend brought a celebration of art to Downtown Royal Oak with the 2014 Clay, Glass and Metal Show. Artists from around the country came to show off their work and sell their wares. Live metalworking demonstrations…
Four Local Schools Compete for DSO Concert (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be giving special performances based on feedback from the community. In Oakland County, Clarkston, Clawson, Lake Orion and Royal Oak have schools in the running. DTE Energy Foundation Presents the DSO in Your Community has been…
Penguin Center Being Built at Detroit Zoo (Detroit Zoo Press Release, June 17, 2014) Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) board members, donors, staff and guests gathered at the Detroit Zoo this evening to ceremoniously “break the ice” on the Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC). The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of an 18-month development period for…