Brandon Township Woman Fatally Struck While Crossing Ortonville Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 2, 2019) Brandon Township – Deputies and the Brandon Township Fire Department responded to the area of M-15 and Seymour Lake Rd. A subject, operating a 2011 GMC Sierra, was southbound on Ortonville Rd. south of Seymour Lake Road when a…
New Data Shows Education Levels, Income, & More by City (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau clearly demonstrate the wide social and economic diversity that exists across communities in Oakland County. Utilizing data collected by the American Community Survey over the 2013-2017 period, I have…
Genisys Grants Help Downtown Ortonville Facade and Startup Programs (Ortonville, DDA, Dec. 15, 2018) Ortonville, MI- Ortonville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has received two grants that will support two current projects in the planning stage. These projects are – Powered Locally Retail Challenge and Ortonville Farmers Market. These grants are made possible by Main Street…
Oakland County Creates Interactive Holiday Light Map (Oakland County Blog, Dec. 13, 2018) Celebrate the season with a tour of holiday light displays in and around Oakland County! Show off your decorated property or visit one of the many holiday light displays using the 2nd annual Oakland County Holiday Lights Map. Use the map below to…
Andrew Scott Charged with Deaths of Petting Farm Animals in Brandon Township (Oakland County Animal Control, Dec. 13, 2018) Brandon Twp., MI. – A 32-year-old Brandon Township man was arraigned today on a charge of cruelty and neglect of 10 or more animals in 52-2 District Court in Independence Township. Andrew Elroy Scott faces up…
Teens and Young Adults Learn Police Work in Sheriff Dept. Cadet Program (Lara Mossa, Dec. 5, 2018) PONTIAC – When Ryan Tottingham goes into the U.S. Navy next year, he will already understand the discipline and structure it takes to be a good sailor. Tottingham, 20, of Lapeer is one of 20 young adults…
Former Chief Shares Why Youth Assistance Matters as Org. Celebrates 65 years (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Recently-retired Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko has seen firsthand what happens when kids are exposed to violence, poverty, or neglect. Often when young people find themselves in trouble with the law, it…
Introducing: Reporter Food Index, City by City (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features. Scroll…
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
County Commission Leadership Selected, Dave Woodward to Serve as Chair (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Nov. 19, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Board of Commissioners’ Democratic Caucus met last week to determine leadership positions for the 2019-2020 term, when they will become the Democratic Majority Caucus for the first time since the 1970s. Next year,…
Brandon Township Shooting Survivor Shares Story (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2018) Brandon Township, MI – In Nov. 2107, 34 year old Stephanie Walls was shot in the back of the head by her estranged husband Michael Joseph Quigley. Quigley also shot a friend of Wall’s in the eye after forcing his way into a…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 14 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 14th District Republican Ruth Johnson is on the ballot as well…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ruth Johnson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI –Ruth Johnson is the Republican candidate for State Senate for the 14th District. Also on the ballot is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ana Cole for Ortonville Village Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct.17, 2018) Ortonville, MI- Ana Cole is running for Ortonville Village Trustee. There are six people running for three seats. Candidates are: Ana Cole, Pat George, Anthony Graybill, Larry Hayden, Mark A. Robertson, and James Austin Webb. This is a non-partisan position…
2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com.
On the Ballot: Brandon Township Police Millage Renewal Brandon Township, MI- Voters in Brandon Township will be asked to vote on a police millage renewal. Ballot language is as follows: Renewal Shall the Charter Township of Brandon be authorized to levy up to 4.25 mills for a period of (8) years, 2019 through 2026 inclusive…