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News, Notes and Nudges ~ Feb. 12, 2018
Hello OC Times readers!
Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, so we’d like to encourage folks to shop and dine locally, especially at businesses that support Oakland County Times. Check out our sponsors HERE.
Ash Wednesday is this week, and a few local churches are making it easy by offering Drive Thru ashes.  Check out the list of locations HERE.
Readers in SE Oakland County may be excited to know that SOCRRA is back open to accept drop off recycling! Find out hours and what can be dropped off HERE
This month we covered our first Walled Lake City Council meeting. A council member had been removed from council by a vote of her fellow elected officials, and the appointee for the vacancy was kept secret until just before the vote. Read about the reasons HERE.
Successes in the Pontiac community were recently celebrated at the Pontiac Regional Chamber’s Annual Prosperity Pontiac luncheon. Check out what’s happening in Pontiac HERE.  The Holly Area Chamber of Commerce also had a great annual meeting, with dinner at the Holly Hotel to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Read about that HERE
There are lot of events happening through Oakland County, and we are doing our best to expand our coverage so we can all be informed, inspired and united.  Find your city, township or village news HERE.  And if you want to connect with other readers in your area, here’s a LIST OF FACEBOOK GROUPS you can join.
Some other stories you may like:
Special Sendoff for Retiring Ferndale Mail Carrier
Bat Zone in Pontiac Thrills, Teaches and Protects
15 Blue Things at Holly Antiques
Berkley Councilperson Resigns After Fleeing Accident
Survey about Food Access Launched for Oakland County Residents
Southfield Launches Online Business Portal
Driver Pulled from Burning Vehicle After Crashing During Chase (video)
Troy Police Launch House of Worship Security Program and Training
Cranbrook Geologists Examine Meteorites and Meteor-wrongs
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