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Madison Heights Mayor Brian Hartwell Appointed to Hazel Park Judge Position

June 3rd 2020

Brian Hartwell will be resigning as Mayor in order to accept an appointment by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to be a Judge in the 43rd District Court.

June 14: Southfield Unity Day – Kneel to Heal Event

June 3rd 2020

The event is an opportunity for residents to express their sorrow, pain and angst over police officers who have employed excessive and deadly force, systematic racism, voter suppression, lack of equal pay, fair housing, equal opportunity and protection under the law

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

Pontiac Comes Together in Unity Over Death of George Floyd

June 1st 2020

Instead of signs and chanting, or confrontations with police, there were prayers and gospel music.

Stay Home, Stay Safe Order Comes to End, Here’s What’s Able to Open and When

June 1st 2020

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. 

Happy Birthday Oakland County Times! 

June 1st 2020

Thank you everyone who is part of this site, from those that share tips and photos, to those who share links, and those who chip in.  This is definitely a unique time to be fighting for local journalism.

“End White Silence”: Second Protest Planned in Rochester Hills

June 1st 2020

Protesters will gather again Monday in Rochester Hills to demonstrate against police brutality and structural racism, following a peaceful, last-minute protest Sunday.

Protestors in Ferndale call for Racial Equality and Justice for George Floyd

June 1st 2020

“I see you. I hear you. I stand with you. I walk with you. You matter,” was among the messages.  “Black lives matter.”

2020 Candidate Interview:  Robert DePalma for Groveland Twp. Supervisor

May 31st 2020

The race for Groveland Township Supervisor will likely be decided in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary as there are no Democrats running for the position.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Debbie Binder for West Bloomfield Township Clerk

May 31st 2020

In the race for West Bloomfield Township Clerk, incumbent Debbie Binder is unopposed.