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• Yes Frontman Leads 2026 Tribute Tour for Moody Blues' John Lodge (q1077.com) — Royal Oak music fans can catch a John Lodge tribute show at Royal Oak Music Theatre on December 6, led by Yes frontman Jon Davison with members of the Moody Blues touring band. The tour honors Lodge's long songwriting and performing legacy with the Moody Blues, using archival video and a full live ensemble. It's part of a broader slate of major rock tours planned for fall 2026.
• What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Seasonal allergies, colds, influenza, scooter, e-bike injuries (clickondetroit.com) — Royal Oak residents are hearing from Beaumont's emergency chief that local ER visits currently involve routine complaints and many behavioral health cases, with only a mild recent bump in COVID and no major flu activity yet. Across Metro Detroit, doctors report rising fall allergies, respiratory viruses, and some scooter and e-bike injuries, and they urge handwashing, staying home when sick, and keeping asthma medications handy.
• Clarkston edges out Adams, Mercy at Oakland County D1 championship (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak gets a brief mention as former home of a coach now hired by Troy High, while Clarkston's girls golf team claims the Oakland County Division 1 championship at Fieldstone in Auburn Hills. The piece highlights tight scores among top Oakland County programs and how Clarkston's improved mindset and short game helped them edge Adams and Mercy, with several local golfers posting standout rounds.
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