Milford Twp. Asking for Fire Services Millage on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2018) Milford Township, MI –Voters in Milford are being asked to vote on fire services funding on the Aug. 7, 2018 ballot. Here is the ballot language: Milford Township Fire Services Millage Proposal Shall the charter township of Milford,…
Things You May Not Have Known about Water & Sewer Service (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Southfield, MI- Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash is in the midst of a series of visits to local libraries with a presentation on Water Infrastructure 101. Recently in Southfield he shared some basics and little known…
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2018) Michigan – With more and more people taking to the streets with pedal power, it’s important that bicyclists and drivers be aware of the rules of the road. Below is a list of key rules put together by the State of Michigan specifically…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out…
2018 Candidate Interview: Matt Marko for State Rep Dist. 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2018) Highland Township, White Lake Township, Springfield Township, Milford Township, Waterford Township, Milford, MI – Matt Marko is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Matt Marko for State Rep Dist. 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2018) Highland Township, White Lake Township, Springfield Township, Milford Township, Waterford Township, Milford, MI – Matt Marko is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot.…
Kensington BP Has Liquor License Suspended for 102 Days (LARA, May 18, 2018) New Hudson, MI – At a Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) hearing this week in Lansing, commissioners ordered a 102-day suspension of the liquor license and permits held by Auto City Service Inc – doing business as Kensington BP – located at…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
War Dog Memorial Seeking Sponsor for Portable Toilet (MWDM, March 8, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – The MWDM is seeking a sponsor to allow us to place a portable toilet at the memorial from mid-April to mid-November. During the summer we get visitors daily that come out and show their respect for our K9 Heroes.…
War Dog Memorial Seeking Sponsor for Portable Toilet (MWDM, March 8, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – The MWDM is seeking a sponsor to allow us to place a portable toilet at the memorial from mid-April to mid-November. During the summer we get visitors daily that come out and show their respect for our K9 Heroes.…
RRRASOC Shares Advice on How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRRASOC, March 6, 2018) Southfield, MI – Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC) recently sent out tips to residents for how to “reduce, reuse and recycle” more. Here’s what they had to say: Three great ways to help reduce the amount…
Driver on Milford Road Rear Ends Sheriff, Flees, Crashes into Home (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 13, 2017) Highland Township, MI – INCIDENT: 00:13 hrs. Nov. 12, 2017 – Highland Township – Hit and Run Patrol Vehicle Injury Crash / Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer / Car vs. Private Residence Injury Crash /…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
War Dogs Memorial Provides Resting Place for Valiant Canines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Though dogs are often known as man’s best friend, they can also be some of the strongest tools for staying safe in battles, discovering bombs and drugs, leading the blind, comforting the ill and many other…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
Fun Photos from the Cosplay Beach Party at Kensington Park (Roy McKee, Aug. 24, 2017) Milford – MI – A change of pace from the normal comic cons from on August 5th. Cosplay Beach Party was a chance for people to get away for a bit of fun at Kensington Metropark in a free more…
For Being Green it’s Gold for Novi, Bronze for Milford, Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale (Compiled, July 3, 2017) NOVI, MILFORD, PLEASANT RIDGE, FERNDALE, MI – The City of Novi is one of just five communities in Michigan to receive a Gold certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge for its commitment to sustainability projects, from…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…