Paul Wells Sworn in as Birmingham Fire Chief
After 21 years in the Birmingham Fire Department, Paul Wells was sworn in as Police Chief Monday
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
$5,000 Scholarship for Anti-Texting Campaign, Deadline Aug. 31
“The scholarship has been created in her honor to inspire change in teens who drive distracted
and help prevent car accidents,”
Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
2019 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Wheeler for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham
Jennifer Wheeler is running for Baldwin Library Board in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
Presidential Hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand Visits, Focuses on Gun Violence
Presidential hopeful and current US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York visited Bloomfield Hills Friday as part of her “Trump Broken Promises Tour.”
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
Royal Oak Police will be Cracking Down on Cruisers All Summer Long
Royal Oak Police will be Cracking Down on Cruisers All Summer Long (Royal Oak Police, June 8, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak police will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to illegal activity involving cruisers on Woodward. It falls on the police every year, once the weather turns warms, to depress any unlawful behavior along…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Reporter Food: Taco Tuesday at Rojo in Birmingham
Reporter Food: Taco Tuesday at Rojo in Birmingham Reporter Food: Taco Tuesdays at Rojo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2019) Birmingham, MI – On Tuesdays Rojo Mexican Bistro in Birmingham has special deals on tacos. So that’s where I went for a recent Tuesday lunch meeting. The decor is mostly red, which is fitting given…
Ballot Selfie… Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission
Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission Birmingham, MI- As of May 3 only one candidate has pulled petitions so far to run for the Birmingham City Commission – incumbent Carroll DeWeese. Additionally, a Library Board candidate – Jennifer Wheeler – has not only pulled petitions, but turned them in and successfully…
Birmingham Youth Assistance Brings Positive Activities and Support to Kids
Birmingham Youth Assistance Brings Positive Activities and Support to Kids (Ann Nazareth Manning, and Jill Reichenbach Fill, April 28, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
Central Woodward Junior Chamber Connects Young Professionals with Community
Central Woodward Junior Chamber Connects Young Professionals with Community (Joannie Zelinski, 2019 Chapter President, Central Woodward Junior Chamber, April 22, 2019) Berkley, MI – If you’re a young adult age 21 to 40 who would like to become active in the community while having a good time and meeting new people look no further than…
Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women
Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2019) Three generations of women have experienced gender stereotypes and inequalities in different ways, and “Powering Up” author Anne Doyle spent a recent Friday morning speaking to a room of female civic leaders and the people who encourage them about how…
Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites
Middle School in Birmingham, Child Care Center in Hazel Park Among Latest Measles Exposure Sites (Oakland County Health Division, April 8, 2019) Oakland County, MI- Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 38 total measles…