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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.

Michigan DHHS Sending Free Condoms During COVID-19 Crisis

April 30th 2020

If you and your partner are staying home together, you can send an e-mail…

Nearly 800 Businesses Benefit from County Small Business Grants

April 27th 2020

Oakland County Executive David Coulter on Friday, April 24 announced that 797 small businesses in the county were awarded about $2.3 million in grants from the county’s small business stabilization fund.

To Protect Victims from Stalking & Harassment, PPOs in Michigan Extended

April 27th 2020

“Unfortunately, these victims are particularly vulnerable to stalking and harassment — which is why they sought protection in the first place,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.

Governor Whitmer Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

April 24th 2020

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-59, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15.

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April 23rd 2020

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Court Order Extends Filing Deadline for Candidates, Reduces…

April 20th 2020

US District Court Judge Terrence Berg issued a court order that changes the April 21 filing deadline and rules for some candidates

Mike Kowall Announces Candidacy for Oakland County Executive

April 17th 2020

Mike Kowall, a Republican from White Lake, has filed to run for Oakland County Executive.

Jonathan Schechter: Nature Writer, ER Paramedic, Adventurer

April 2nd 2020

Other topics have included coyotes and the massasauga rattlesnake, which is the only venomous snake in Oakland County.

County Divided on Transit Issues as HB 5550 Dies in Legislature

March 4th 2020

For residents in Oakland County, the fondness for public transit depends largely on where people live.