Sterling Heights Man Charged with Driving into Pedestrians in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 25, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Man arraigned for intentionally striking Pedestrians The driver of the vehicle involved in Saturday night’s assault was arraigned on several charges Monday afternoon. On February 25, 2019, Manhal Najib of Sterling Heights was arraigned before…
Royal Oak Art Explored Program Accepting Applications for Public Art Pieces (Royal Oak Commission for the Arts, Feb. 24, 2019) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts is excited to announce the 2019 Call for Artist for the Art Explored Program. Artists can find further information at www.romi.gov/arts. Artist have until…
Royal Oak Police Searching for Driver Who Ran Down Two Victims After Bar Fight (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 23, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak Police are looking for the person responsible for striking two people with a vehicle and fleeing the scene early Saturday Morning. On February 23, 2019 at 1:53 a.m., Officers were…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 23, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- A 21-year-old Bloomfield Hills man was struck by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak early Saturday morning. On February 23, 2019, at approximately 1:17 a.m., Royal Oak officers and paramedics responded to the area of Fifth Street and…
Fall From Royal Oak Parking Structure Believed to be Suicide (Royal Oak Police, Feb. 23, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak Police responded to a 911 call about a man who fell from a parking structure late Friday night. On February 22, 2019 at 11:33 p.m., Officers responded to 212 S. Center and located the…
Common Ground Shares Warning Signs for Suicide (Common Ground, Feb. 22, 2019) Oakland County, MI – Common Ground is a nonprofit organization that helps “move people from crisis to hope.” Among the services they provide is suicide prevention, with a crisis center, chat line, and a helpline. They also shared the following signs to help…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Beaumont Announces Plans for 13 & Woodward, Including Meijer and Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Beaumont Health has announced plans for their property at 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue, just east of their existing hospital. According to their statement: “Woodward Corners by Beaumont, a 117,000-square-foot commercial development located at the…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Oakland County Commissioners Sworn In, Democratic Majority Begins (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Pontiac, MI- “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” The quote from Margaret Mead graced the back of the program for the Inaugural Ceremony for the…
New Law Reduces Number of Days for Fireworks Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. Bills were introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-Park…
Royal Oak Testing Out 30 Minute Parking Spots on Main Street (City of Royal Oak, Dec. 29, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak is introducing a pilot program for 30-minute parking spaces in the downtown area to allow for convenient short-term parking. The program includes five designated parking spaces with 30-minute meters along Main…
Reporter Food: Filet at Kruse and Muer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A recent birthday dinner gave me a chance to try out Kruse and Muer restaurant at 28028 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak. The restaurant is known for their fabulous seafood, in which both my friends indulged. I opted…
New Data Shows Education Levels, Income, & More by City (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau clearly demonstrate the wide social and economic diversity that exists across communities in Oakland County. Utilizing data collected by the American Community Survey over the 2013-2017 period, I have…
Star Wars Group Joins in on Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams, Shining Lights for Hospitalized Kids (Sam Gurwin, Dec. 22, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – For the second year in a row, Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak supported their pediatric patients by inviting the community to show their love. For the whole Month of December, citizens…