Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak High School Schedule Pickup Begins Wednesday
Students must turn in completed information forms, then get class lineup and books this week.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
- Birmingham, MI
Beth.Valone@Patch.com / 248-219-2022
I am the Associate Regional Editor for 10 Patch websites in Oakland County: Ferndale, Berkley-Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clawson, Rochester-Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Troy, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills.
I am a veteran editor, having worked at The Detroit News (twice) for a total of 17 years before joining Patch. I also was the managing editor for iCan.com, a startup website for people with disabilities, and the U.S. PR director for PRISM, working with clients such as Ford Motor Co., DuPont Automotive, Shell and Ferrari.
I grew up in the Rosedale Park neighborhood in northwest Detroit and have lived in Royal Oak for 21 years with my husband and two boys, where we enjoy great neighbors, a lively downtown and top-notch schools.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Did you Feel the Earthquake? Royal Oak Reacts
Quake centered near Washington, DC, shakes up the East Coast and into southeast Michigan.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
DTE Hopes to Restore Most Power by end of Today
Fewer than 100 customers are still without power after Saturday's storm.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
PHOTOS: Storm Cleanup, Repairs in Royal Oak on Monday
Residents also share more photographs of damage around the city.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Begins Storm Cleanup; Nearly 5,000 Still Without Power
Neighbors still shocked by widespread damage from strong winds that blew through late Saturday afternoon.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
PHOTOS: Quick Burst of Strong Winds Does Major Damage to Royal Oak
Trees and power lines seem to be down everywhere you look in the northern neighborhoods.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
UPDATE: Powerful Storm Rips Through Royal Oak
The Woodward Dream Cruise is canceled as trees and power lines are down throughout the city and more than 7,000 customers are reported without power.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI|News|
Live from Woodward: Cruisers Return Despite Official Cruise Closing
Woodward Avenue has reopened after a thunderstorm that rolled through the area Saturday, downing wires and trees, forced a brief closure.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills, MI|News|
Woodward Dream Cruise: Do's and Don'ts
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid getting into trouble at the huge car fest.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Live from Woodward - Wednesday: 800 Corvettes Parade; Businesses Gear Up for Big Day
There are lots of new things up along Woodward along with plenty of cool cars and curious people as the area drives toward the main event on Saturday.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
Family Reunion Shot Wins Week 3 of Patch of Michigan Photo Contest
Readers submit more than 200 photos of their favorite Michigan spots and moments.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Woodward Dream Cruise: Snapshots from Northwood Shopping Center Lot
Classic cars, muscle cars, boat cars - you name it, you can see it at the popular Royal Oak corner during Dream Cruise week.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Woodward Dream Cruise: Events All Week
From live entertainment in Ferndale to Chevy Volt parades in Bloomfield and everything in between, the annual car lovers' fest offers something for everyone.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Photo Contest, Week 4: Show Us Your Patch of Michigan and Win!
Show off your finest photos, from Up North to your own backyard. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say "Michigan" in content, tone and spirit.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills, MI|News|
Honeymoon Shot Wins Week 2 of Patch of Michigan Photo Contest
With more than 200 photos submitted, it was difficult to choose one winner.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Photo Contest, Week 3: Show Us Your Patch of Michigan and Win!
Show off your finest photos, from Up North to your own backyard. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say "Michigan" in content, tone and spirit.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Ferndale, MI|News|
Jumping Off Dock Shot Wins Patch of Michigan Photo Contest
With more than 550 photos submitted, it was a difficult choice. Saline woman's picture captures the joy of a Michigan summer vacation and wins Week 1.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
Photo Contest, Week 2: Show Us Your Patch of Michigan and Win!
Show off your finest photos, from Up North to your own backyard. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say "Michigan" in content, tone and spirit.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
More than 1,000 Royal Oak Customers Without Power in Heat Wave
A large pocket by Oakview Cemetery and Red Run Golf Course is out, as is smaller area in northwest Royal Oak.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Storm Takes Down Power Lines, Tree Limbs
More than 200 customers in Royal Oak were without power after windy storms blew through the area late Monday afternoon.
Beth Reeber Valone, Patch Staff
