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Oakland County Times Favorite Stories of 2019

January 12th 2020

Here’s a look back at the best stories of the past year.

Oakland County Workshops for Entrepreneurs ~ January 2020

January 6th 2020

Begin this new decade on the right track by starting a new business or expanding your current one with the help of Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center.

County Animal Shelter Making Changes as Supervisor Recovers from Dog Attack

January 3rd 2020

“The incident has been very traumatic for each and everyone one of us working at the shelter,” Animal Control Manager Robert Gatt said.

Jan 9 & 10 – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

January 1st 2020

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for anyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to provide  suicide first aid.

Listening and Believing: HAVEN’s Recommendations for How to Help 

December 29th 2019

The recommended response to reports of violence is not necessarily what people might expect, and in fact surprised many of the women in the roo

Short-Term Shelter for Women Closing, Long Term Programs Continue

December 19th 2019

“We’re about people helping people long-term. I was not going to hurt the long-term program by taking dollars out of the long-term program.”

Planners Hear from Sean Carlson on County Leadership’s Next Steps

December 16th 2019

The Executive Team is working on a comprehensive Strategic Plan, rooted in a list of values that Carlson shared:

In Separate Cases, Two Train Track Deaths in One Weekend

December 15th 2019

This weekend two deaths in SE Oakland County have been reported involving pedestrians who were fatally struck by trains.

Grace Centers of Hope Seeking Winter Clothing Donations

December 4th 2019

“With the upcoming winter predicted to be a harsh one, we anticipate a strong need for winter apparel donations,” said Pastor Kent Clark.

Here’s How to Help Feed 3,000 Homeless People at Christmas

December 2nd 2019

Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.