2020 Candidate Interviews ~ Aug. 4 Primary
May 2nd 2020
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview.
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Pontiac Comes Together in Unity Over Death of George Floyd
June 1st 2020
Instead of signs and chanting, or confrontations with police, there were prayers and gospel music.
Stay Home, Stay Safe Order Comes to End, Here’s What’s Able to Open and When
June 1st 2020
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan.
Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
June 1st 2020
Thank you everyone who is part of this site, from those that share tips and photos, to those who share links, and those who chip in. This is definitely a unique time to be fighting for local journalism.
“End White Silence”: Second Protest Planned in Rochester Hills
June 1st 2020
Protesters will gather again Monday in Rochester Hills to demonstrate against police brutality and structural racism, following a peaceful, last-minute protest Sunday.
Protestors in Ferndale call for Racial Equality and Justice for George Floyd
June 1st 2020
"I see you. I hear you. I stand with you. I walk with you. You matter," was among the messages. "Black lives matter."
2020 Candidate Interview: Robert DePalma for Groveland Twp. Supervisor
May 31st 2020
The race for Groveland Township Supervisor will likely be decided in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary as there are no Democrats running for the position.
2020 Candidate Interview: Debbie Binder for West Bloomfield Township Clerk
May 31st 2020
In the race for West Bloomfield Township Clerk, incumbent Debbie Binder is unopposed.
2020 Candidate Interview: Sean Miller for Springfield Twp Clerk
May 31st 2020
With an open seat for the Springfield Township Clerk's office, there are two candidates running for the position.
2020 Candidate Interview: Savannah Main for Royal Oak Twp Treasurer
May 31st 2020
There are two candidates in the Democratic Primary for Royal Oak Township Treasurer: Savannah Main and Patricia Singley.
2020 Candidate Interview: Matthew McClure for Waterford Twp Trustee
May 31st 2020
In the Democratic Primary the candidates are: Matthew McClure, Jason Herr, Mary Craite, and Cynthia Atiemo.
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2020 Candidate Interviews ~ Aug. 4 Primary
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview.
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Man’s Thoughts of Black Stepson Prompted George Floyd Demonstration in Madison Heights
Kevin is the one who started the idea of a demonstration, posting on Facebook that he’d be standing there with a sign saying “George Floyd did not deserve to die,” and anyone was welcome to join in.
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Sheriff Bouchard Speaks Out Against Officers Involved in Death of George Floyd
Watching the situation unfolding in Minnesota I must express my sadness, anger, and utter disbelief regarding the events which have transpired over the past few days.
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June 6: Lathrup Village Southfield Corridor Clean Up
The collective capacity of volunteers is especially needed this year, with many businesses not being open or fully staffed, in order to beautify our main business corridor.
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Oak Park Officer Rushes into Burning Home to Rescue Man in Wheelchair
Officer Sanders exited his patrol vehicle and immediately rushed into the residence rescuing the male victim from the burning home.
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Tree Planting Grants Available for Schools, Communities, Orgs
Local units of government, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and schools located within the service territory of DTE Energy are eligible to apply.
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UPDATED – Missing Man Located
Officers responded and learned that Joe Lemelin had walked away from the family home in the 1400 block of Leroy without anyone noticing.
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Check Out Nine Historical Markers in Royal Oak, Bicycling Recommended
The latitude and longitude links will take you to Google Maps so that you can get directions to each location.
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Drive Through to Shop the Booths at the Birmingham Farmers Market
The market is closed to pedestrians and open to vehicles only.
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CNS Healthcare Awarded $4 Million Grant to Support Mental Health Services
CNS Healthcare has offices in Detroit, Novi, Waterford, Pontiac and Southfield.
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June 4 – Lathrup Village Virtual Town Hall on Fixing the Roads
Lathrup Village residents are invited to the next Virtual Town Hall via Zoom to discuss proposed plans for fixing the roads and the funding options
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