Lake Orion Comes Together to Build Children’s Park
On Saturday, May 14th, Children’s Park in downtown Lake Orion was filled with dozens of volunteers who came to help build a new, safe play structure for the community to enjoy.
75 Miles of Streets, 10,000 Signs, and More Under Ferndale DPW Care
“Our DPW workforce often goes unseen, responsible for so many of the things we use and experience daily—paved streets and sidewalks, running water, landscaping and greenery throughout our downtown, snow removal, and more—yet working behind the scenes, often in inclement weather, to ensure that our services are well maintained and uninterrupted.”
Free Rabies Vaccine with Dog License Purchase Extended
“Protecting your dog against rabies also protects your family and neighbors,” said Bob Gatt, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center manager. “We don’t want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license.”
Tornado Causes Death and Destruction in Gaylord
Residents in the northern Michigan town of Gaylord are pulling together for survival and cleanup efforts after a tornado touched down, impacting several areas of the city.
Reporter Food: Black Label Tavern in Milford
The quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County continues with Black Label Tavern in Milford, for a crispy and delicious fried chicken sandwich.
Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
June 29 – LWV Candidate Forum State Senate District 7 & State House of Representatives District 18
Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Oak Park
June 22 – LWV Candidate Forum State House of Representatives District 55
Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township
June 20 – LWV Candidate Forum for District Court 52-4
Clawson, Troy
June 8 – LWV Candidate Forum for State House District 5
Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Berkley, Southfield, Oak Park, MI
June 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for 45th District Court
Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township
Detroit People Mover Reopens May 20
Trains will continue to travel in a counter-clockwise direction around the 2.9 mile circuit as they did before the transit system’s two-year downtime, which began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration. Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
Rochester Community Schools Adopts Equity Statement
“It is a stepping-off point for taking action and creating sustainable change that will benefit both our district and community. I look forward to continuing the work of the District Equity Committee.”
DIA’s Inside Out Art Installations Come to Several Communities, Including Holly, Southfield, Madison Heights, Royal Oak and More
The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out pieces are being installed in the 26 cities chosen for the 2022 program in cities throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Reporter Food: Mezcal Ferndale
The name Mezcal is explained on one of the walls, with a painted definition: “A distilled alcoholic beverage made from roasted saps of various maguey plants that give a unique smokey taste.”
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.
Main Street Pontiac Welcomes New Director Sean Kammer
A full-time Executive Director is expected to significantly enhance MSP’s capacity to implement programs and services in downtown Pontiac, which has depended primarily on volunteer efforts since the organization’s inception in 2017.
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.
Orion Township Speech Combines Light Sabers and Local Updates
With many projects in-progress and continual changes within the community, Barnett emphasized that the Orion Township residents could continue to receive information and updates about community projects beyond the State of the Township address.