Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
I had no prior experience with triathlons. My previous swimming experience was swimming boat-to-boat on Dollar Bay, and I had never truly cycled before unless you count a casual stroll down the Paint Creek Trail.
It’s a simple trail to follow and on the weekends it’s packed with people, so it could be a good spot for those just starting out or looking to make friends.
These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.
Grant awards will be announced in August, and projects must be completed by May 31, 2023.
Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.
County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed Calandra Green as the first woman of color to fill this key county role.
Oakland County Times is inviting readers to submit guest stories featuring a charity or community group that is meaningful to them. You can be a volunteer, a staffer, administration, someone who uses services, or even just someone who supports the group’s efforts.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions at Wednesday night’s meeting that are aimed at increasing housing security in Oakland County.
“While we saw a spike in pet adoptions and purchases at the beginning of the pandemic, the possibility of bad actors looking to scam pet lovers remains a concern at all times,” Nessel said
In a room full of folks from around Oakland County and from both sides of the aisle, County Executive Dave Coulter gave his annual State of the County Address at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac.
The refund checks will be automatically deposited into your bank account or mailed to your home.
“They will be bringing their expertise and resources directly to the thousands of small businesses that call Oakland County home.”
This grant is available March 1 through March 31, 2022.
March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.
These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.
Originally set up through a federal grant from FEMA in early 2020 with training provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the program is now supported by state and federal funding.
“We don’t’ want any child going to school being hungry or not having anything.”
“It warms my heart, and sets a good example for my kids on how to treat others.”