Sports
Royal Oak’s Shrine Catholic advances in boys soccer playoffs
Shrine Catholic shut out New Life Christian Academy in boys soccer playoff action Oct. 15. MaxPreps lists Lutheran Northwest as the Knights’ next opponent Oct. 20.
Community
Royal Oak Spooktacular brings trick-or-treating downtown Sunday
The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. Downtown activities include trick-or-treating, a dinosaur attraction, costumed characters, face painting and a food drive. Centennial Commons will feature music, magic, a dance performance and a costume contest for children 13 and younger, with a separate all-ages group category.
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Local Government
Huntington Woods board to hear two Borgman zoning appeals
Local Government
Royal Oak’s Ian Hickman appointed to Michigan nursing board
Local Government
Royal Oak drivers face I-696 closure before ramps reopen
Local Government
Royal Oak's Markus prioritizes mentoring in city manager role
Education
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Berkley school board applications due Oct. 15
Berkley School District is seeking applicants for two board seats after President Michael Tripp and Vice President Sarah Mountain both resigned Oct. 1; applications are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, with interviews set for Monday, Oct. 19.
Education
$2,000 scholarships available to Royal Oak student-athletes
Applications are open for the MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award, offering 32 scholarships of $2,000 each to Michigan high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA and a varsity letter; the deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.
Public Safety
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Royal Oak police report 19 arrests, car theft in early October
Royal Oak’s Oct. 1–8 police update lists 19 arrests, a reported car theft and two vehicle damage incidents.
Community
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Royal Oak Spooktacular brings trick-or-treating downtown Sunday
The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. Downtown activities include trick-or-treating, a dinosaur attraction, costumed characters, face painting and a food drive. Centennial Commons will feature music, magic, a dance performance and a costume contest for children 13 and younger, with a separate all-ages group category.
Community
Huntington Woods celebrates centennial at Detroit Zoo
Huntington Woods celebrated its centennial at the Detroit Zoo, while nearby Royal Oak Township marked the first phase of Civic Center Park improvements.
Business
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Royal Oak Public Storage tenants report mold damage
Royal Oak Public Storage tenants reported mold on belongings in climate-controlled units, with one tenant saying her complaints remain unresolved.
Business
Royal Oak seeks developers for Center Street garage site
Royal Oak is seeking redevelopment ideas for its aging Center Street parking garage site as demolition continues. Developer responses are due Dec. 1.
Sports
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Royal Oak’s Shrine Catholic advances in boys soccer playoffs
Shrine Catholic shut out New Life Christian Academy in boys soccer playoff action Oct. 15. MaxPreps lists Lutheran Northwest as the Knights’ next opponent Oct. 20.
Sports
Shrine Catholic volleyball trio earns CHSL honors
Shrine Catholic’s Livvy Shapiro, Addy Kress and Summer Smith earned CHSL volleyball honors in three categories as the Knights continue their fall season.
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Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
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