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…
SOCRRA Communities Get Mixed Recycling, New Bins on the Way (SOCRRA, June 5, 2017) Troy, MI – Recycling is about to get a lot easier for residents in SOCCRA communities. This summer SOCRRA will deliver a 65 gallon recycling cart to every single family household in its member communities. And because SOCRRA is converting to…
SOCRRA Communities Get Mixed Recycling, New Bins on the Way (SOCRRA, June 5, 2017) Troy, MI – Recycling is about to get a lot easier for residents in SOCCRA communities. This summer SOCRRA will deliver a 65 gallon recycling cart to every single family household in its member communities. And because SOCRRA is converting to…
From Royal Oak Apartment Lavender Field to CSA Bouquets (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – What started as just a unique cooperative concept is blossoming into a beautiful partnership that’s bringing joy to people in Detroit and Royal Oak. Earlier this month we brought you word that Detroit based nonprofit ABloom…
2017 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Ron Arnold, May 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The spirit of Memorial Day filled Downtown Royal Oak as hundreds gathered for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. School bands played patriotic songs as community groups and political figures marched among Veterans and others honoring the men…
Royal Oak High School Senior Surprised with Full Scholarship (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak High School senior Allison Peel thought she was being called to the counseling office to do a routine high school exit interview, but instead she was surprised by a group of people there…
How to Like the Businesses that Like Us (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2017) Oakland County, MI – The Oakland County Times is all about doing what we can to make our communities here in Oakland County more informed, inspired and united. We are very lucky to have local businesses that support our work and…
From the Editor: An Open Letter to White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2017) Dear White Castle Family, I am writing this open letter to invite you to become the naming rights sponsor of The Oakland County Times Event Page. This spot is the most coveted on our community news website, and there is…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb One of Top Ten in the Country (Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties, May 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Boys & Girls Clubs of America honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties as one of the Top Ten organizations…
15 Things: The Artsy Parking Meters of Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Paying for parking is generally not that exciting of a task, but sixty artists have helped make it a little more fun in Downtown Royal Oak. The “Meters Made Beautiful” project happened last year for the…
Lavender Field in Royal Oak to Add to CSA Success, Bouquet Program Announced (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Taking vacant lots or laws of green grass and turning them into Community Supported Agriculture is bringing new life to areas of Detroit. And the trend is growing in the burbs too,…
St. Johns in Royal Oak Gets Active on Immigration Issues with DRIVE Group (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – By now most have heard the stories – the joy of walking barefoot across a lawn of green grass without the fear of landmines, looking up to see sunshine and robins instead…
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Full of Educational Fun (MARK H. STOWERS, Nov. 23, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The South Oakland YMCA was a bit busier than a normal Saturday. The celebration of Healthy Kids Day brought up more than 50 children and their families to participate in the Y’s back parking lot.…
Royal Oak to Present Police Station Plans Thursday via Facebook Live (City of Royal Oak, April 17, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Police Chief Corrigan O’Dononhue will give residents a tour of the proposed police station development in a Facebook Live event this Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Viewers will be able to review…
Call for Transparency Draws Protestors to Farmington (CP Proxmire, April 16, 2017) Farmington, MI – Over 350 protestors, plus some counter-protestors, converged on Riley Park in Farmington Saturday in a Tax Day demonstration calling for transparency in State and Federal government. Many sign holders called for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns. State…
Seniors Can Apply for Robert A. Schuele Scholarship (Boys and Girls Club of Oakland Macomb Counties, April 11, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Click here for the link to the online application. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017SchueleScholarshipApplication The Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Committee has secured funding for the release of another four-year full-ride scholarship opportunity. Applications and supportive materials…
Howrylak, Ellison and Webber Introduce Bipartisan Bill Against Distracted Driving (Traffic Improvement Association, April 2, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI -Jim Santilli, chief executive officer of the Transportation Improvement Association, and State Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) today announced distracted driving legislation they’ve designed with the goal of reducing fatalities, injuries, and traffic crashes in Michigan. “When operating…