Clarkston/Independence Twp.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Mike Kowall for Oakland County Executive

June 16th 2020

In the Republican Primary, the candidates are Mike Kowall and Jeffrey G. Nutt.

2020 Candidate Interview: Tina Barton for Oakland County Clerk…

June 16th 2020

On the Republican side voters will chose between Tina Barton and Patrick Wilson.

County Commission to Consider $32 Million Allocation of CARES Funds for Small Business Grants

June 16th 2020

Oakland County Executive David Coulter today said he will seek $32 million to help retail stores, restaurants and personal service businesses such as salons and fitness centers that were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Deadline Approaching for Matching Funds in Downtown Business Crowdfunding Campaigns

June 11th 2020

Deadlines for each community vary. Check out all the campaigns at patronicity.com/MSOC.

Clerks Come Together for Oakland County Safe, Healthy and Secure Elections Advisory Council

June 10th 2020

We want to make sure all votes get counted, and elections can be held fairly and safely in 2020.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Death of Deputy Garza

June 10th 2020

Deputy Garza was a 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and held positions in Corrections, Courts, Road Patrol, and was a School Resource Officer for Clarkston Community Schools for the past five years where he was well-liked by the students.

Robin Carter-Cooper Named County’s First Chief Diversity…

June 2nd 2020

Coulter said more than 30 percent of Oakland County’s population is ethnically diverse and it is important county policies ensure its workforce reflects the county’s diversity

Small Businesses Can Sign Up for Free ReOpen Toolkit through Oakland County

May 27th 2020

The kits have more than $400 worth of supplies.

Block Ads for Booze, Smokes, Porn and More with State’s Child Protection Registry

May 26th 2020

  “It doesn’t just block them,” said Alisha Meneely, Community Outreach Director for the agency, which is part of the Michigan Secretary of State’s office. “It stops them.”

The Ups and Downs in Oakland County – 2019 Population Estimates Released

May 26th 2020

On Thursday of this week, the Census Bureau released its last set of population estimates until the 2020 Census results are released by July of 2021.