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Royal Oak Mayor Posts Pictures of Fire Damage
Mayor Jim Ellison's misfortune is a teaching moment on dyer fire hazards.

Mayor Jim Ellison's misfortune is a teaching moment on dyer fire hazards.

The Hejka family snow hut is the "coolest" thing in town, if you get my drift.
Most schools, state and federal offices are closed for the day, but not everything.
Market Master asks city leaders to consider allowing the market to leave a tent up in the market's west lot during the summer months of June, July and August.
There's a lot going on in Royal Oak this week. Here are five things you should know as you go about your week.
The financial viability of the golf course is simply unsustainable, according to City Manager Don Johnson.
Residents offer suggestions for improving the city's dog park, making Royal Oak bikeable, addressing legacy costs and more.
City officials got a look at residents perceptions of local government, parks, city events and more at the Royal Oak strategic planning meeting on Saturday.
Less than 24 hours after a fire damaged his house, Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison leads city officials in a strategic planning meeting.
Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.
Survey feedback will be used to help city officials make potential decisions, including whether or not to sell less-used city parks.
There are more than 15,500 dryer fires ever year.
"It appears that our dryer caught fire and the fire spread to other items that were stored in the basement" - Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison on Facebook.
The city is among 18 throughout Metro Detroit chosen to host outdoor art installations this spring and summer.
Over each of the past three years, the average 8th grade composite score for students at Royal Oak Middle School has increased.
Community blogger didn't see what she thought she saw during in-progress bank stake-out.
Students at Keller Elementary make a display with messages of compassion in honor of the slain Civil Rights leader.