Introducing Royal Oak’s New Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick (Drew Saunders, Aug. 3, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak School’s new superintendent has been on the job about a month. With her first school year fast approaching, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick is excited for her first year. “I’m really looking forward to the challenge of leading…
OC Times & White Castle Celebrate Event Page Launch (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A slider-tastic time was had by all Wednesday as Oakland County Times readers gathered at the White Castle restaurant in Ferndale to celebrate the launch of the White Castle Bold Moves Event Page on the local news…
Cities Want State to Reform Funding, Public Info. Session Aug 9, 10 & 15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, Ferndale, MI – In partnership with the cities of Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Hazel Park, we invite you to attend an upcoming SaveMICity presentation by the Michigan Municipal League. Find out why as the…
Hundreds Rally in Royal Oak to Support Transgender Troops (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – In spite of the pain that came with President Donald Trump’s Wednesday morning tweet announcing that transgender people would no longer be welcome in the military, there was an atmosphere of hope and love at a…
Two Men Dead of Drowning in Chicago, Including One from Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI – A Royal Oak man and a Chicago man drowned Saturday in separate incidents on Lake Michigan in Chicago. According to Sun-Times Media, 28 year old Christopher Charnow was lost in the waves around 3:45am. His body was found and…
Royal Oak Mayor Sets Record Straight on Farmers Market Rumors (Drew Saunders & Crystal Proxmire, July 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI -As the city prepares to create a new City Hall and Police station, Royal Oak officials are addressing rumors that the development will force the closure of the Farmers Market. A group of residents…
The Best of Michigan and Beyond at Royal Oak Farmers Market (Mark H. Stowers, July 28, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Much like the farms they tend to during the week, farmers and farm hands begin showing up at the Royal Oak Farmers Market way before the sun comes up. And they bring the best…
Royal Oak Summer Concert Series at Center Street 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series is returning in 2017 for another summer of live music at the ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street. For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts can grab lawn chairs…
Reporter Food: Cranberry Apple Chicken Quesadilla from Pronto (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI- Pronto! Restaurant at 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 has joined the list of local businesses that support Oakland County Times by advertising on our site. So it seemed like a good idea for dinner. The…
Reporter Food: Cranberry Apple Chicken Quesadilla from Pronto (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI- Pronto! Restaurant at 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 has joined the list of local businesses that support Oakland County Times by advertising on our site. So it seemed like a good idea for dinner. The…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Tanker and Two Cars Crash and Burn on I 696, No Fatalities Reported (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Cleanup continues on I-696 W just before Woodward Avenue after a tanker truck and two passenger vehicles that ended with explosions and fire. Firefighters on the scene said there were no…
Pictures from the 2017 Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sunshine sparkled off an abundance of artwork at the Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show Saturday afternoon. The show, which attracts artists from all over the country, continues through Sunday June 11 on…