Blog Archives

April 6 – Defy the Divide: A Path to Civility Online Discussion

April 1st 2021

The first panel discussion, “Defy the Divide: A Path to Civility,” features U.S. Representatives Elissa Slotkin
(D-Holly), Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and Fred Upton (R-Kalamazoo)

A Look at 2020 Voter Turnout and Absentee Trends

March 24th 2021

The percent of voters who voted absentee showed a much greater degree of variance, ranging from 80.2 percent in Huntington Woods to 52.0 percent in Groveland township.

Michael Mitchell Appointed to Magistrate…

March 15th 2021

Longo said of the new appointee, “If you ask anyone in the legal community about Mike Mitchell, you will consistently hear two things…

Tim Greimel Announces Run for Mayor of Pontiac

January 28th 2021

Former State Representative Tim Greimel announced today, in a press conference at Elam Barber Shop, that he is running for Mayor of Pontiac.

18 Years of Change: Departing Commissioner Helaine Zack…

December 30th 2020

She spoke with Oakland County Times about what’s happened in those 18 years, what advice she has for the next Commissioner, and where she’ll be focusing her energy next.

2020 Candidate Interview: Karin Winchester for Holly Twp Clerk

May 23rd 2020

In the race for Holly Township Clerk, there are only Republicans running, with Incumbent Township Clerk Karin Winchester on the ballot as well as challenger Katy Golden.

Hundreds Gather in Pontiac for State of the County Address

February 13th 2020

Pontiac’s Strand Theatre was packed Wednesday evening for the annual State of Oakland County Address, which for the first time in decades was given by a Democratic County Executive. 

2019 Candidate Interview: Dave Henderson for Troy Mayor

September 18th 2019

Dave Henderson is running for Mayor of Troy in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.

2019 Candidate Interview: Pamela Lindell for Royal Oak City Commission

September 15th 2019

Pamela Lindell is running for Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.

2019 Candidate Interview: Carolyn Upton, Novi City Council Partial Term

August 31st 2019

Carolyn Upton is running for Novi City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election for the partial term seat that ends in 2021.