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.
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Showing leadership and free spirit qualities, Royal Oak High School student earns a $1,000 scholarship and a weeklong trip to Washington, DC, to mingle with journalists and other kids from around the country.
From parks to cities to Greenfield Village, there are a lot of light shows and festivals to celebrate the holiday.
Other reports show guns were drawn on a resident, thefts from cars and homes continue and windows smashed. The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department.
Store owner frustrated, nervous after being robbed at gunpoint last week and two other recent incidents.
Red Run Golf Club treats its members – and anyone else nearby – to a holiday light show.
Twitter is afire with this trending hash tag. What CAN'T you do, Royal Oak?
Royal Oak High School golfer takes his success on the links in stride.
There are fireworks festivities planned in the region all weekend long.
Fundraiser scheduled to support project as teens work with the library to assemble items for box that will be buried Oct. 1.
There are plenty of options to catch some fireworks in and around our Patch communities.
Check the list of construction areas that will remain active so you don't get stuck in traffic and miss any of the fun.
Lawmakers in more than 20 states have debated bills this year to ban or restrict tanning bed use by minors.
Drivers are paying another 13 cents a gallon less than last week, with prices down to $3.48 at many gas stations.
Writing, math and science scores improve while reading and social studies dip slightly.
Employee in Imaging Center reports suspicious powder from tissue box, which turns out to be harmless.
There are plenty of options to catch some fireworks in and around our Patch communities.
The Men's Club is selling raffle tickets to help make up for funds the city couldn't contribute this year due to budget constraints.
There are plenty of options to catch some fireworks in and around our Patch communities.
There are plenty of options to catch some fireworks in and around our Patch communities.