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Monthly Archives: January 2023

Hazel Park Superintendent Talks School Safety Following Threats that Closed Jr. High

Ferndale, Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 10, 2023

Dr. Kruppe held zoom meetings with concerned parents on Tuesday night to explain the situation and talk with parents about how they can help, and to address

Crime in Oakland County: 2021 Stats and a Look Back

SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 10, 2023

Here we look at recently released data about crime in 2021, and compare it with pre-pandemic trends.

OC Restaurant Quest: Nikola’s BBQ in Southfield

Reporter Food, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 10, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

Berkley Public Safety Dog – Named Bear – to Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vest

Animals/Pets, Berkley, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2023

There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council Condemns Antisemitism

Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2023

MCMR stands united with our Jewish friends in neighboring communities, and within our own community.

Teens Invited to Apply for Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion Youth Council

Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2023

Are you interested in social and racial justice issues?

Explore: A Springtime Visit to Dow Gardens in Midland

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Explore!, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 8, 2023

Last spring we returned to see more of the gardens themselves, and are happy to share the pictures now as readers may look forward to planning their own visit. 

Student Shot Following Oak Park Basketball Game, Suspect in Custody

Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 7, 2023

This student was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition.

DTE Announces Time of Day Rates to Encourage Using Electricity in Off-Peak Hours

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 6, 2023

Simply choose to use energy during the times of day when demand is lower, and you’ll pay a lower rate.

OC Restaurant Quest: Pho Street Vietnamese Noodle House in Lake Orion

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Reporter Food, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 6, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

Suspect Charged with Firing Shots at Driver in Ferndale

UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 5, 2023

On January 4, 2023, the Oakland County Fugitive Team arrested the suspect without
incident.

DNR Seeks Public Input on Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Uncategorized, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

The DNR Parks and Recreation Division currently manages 103 state parks and recreation areas, totaling more than 300,000 acres across Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.

Wolverine Lake Accepting Citizen of the Year Nominations

Slide, Uncategorized, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Pontiac Seeks Input on Galloway Lake Park

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

The park is located at 1498 N. Perry Street

Rose Township Seeking Applications for Township Trustee Position

Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

Applicants must be 18 or older, a US Citizen and resided in Rose Township for at least 30 days.

Orion Township Library Board Seeking Volunteer to Fill Board Seat

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

Any Orion Township resident who is 18 or older and registered to vote may seek an OTPL Board of Trustees appointment, which will run through 2024.

OC Restaurant Quest: Eddie’s Gourmet in Oak Park

Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 3, 2023

“The diversity of experiences and backgrounds among our residents is part of what makes our community so strong,” Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles

Birmingham Launches 3D Virtual Tour

Birmingham, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 3, 2023

The City of Birmingham is proud to be one of the first local communities to offer this virtual tour.

Michigan Population Declines, But Not As Much as Previous Year

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Fenton, Franklin, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 2, 2023

Michigan joined 17 other states in losing population between 2021 and 2022, according to new population estimates released by the Census Bureau. 

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