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Monthly Archives: August 2023

Community Foundation Grants include CPR in Oxford, Park Access in Brandon, Math Corps in Pontiac and More

Bloomfield Area Communities, Oxford, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 17, 2023

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $48 million during the second quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments.

Pontiac’s Hawthorne Park to Become Pontiac Oaks, Public Meetings Scheduled

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 17, 2023

Hawthorne Park will be renamed Pontiac Oaks in conjunction with the transition of park management on Oct. 1, 2023.

Downtown Auburn Hills Welcomes Scent Science Candle Bar

Auburn Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 17, 2023

Located at 3312 Auburn Road, Scent Science Candle Bar is a unique place where visitors can enjoy an immersive sensory experience.

Construction Alert: Inkster Road to Close Under I-696 for Bridge Painting

Farmington/Farmington Hills, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 16, 2023

Crews working on the I-696 Restore the Reuther Rebuilding Michigan project will begin bridge painting on the I-696 bridges over Inkster Road in the city of Farmington Hills. 

Crowne Pointe Center Bringing Virtual Reality Experiences to Holly

Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 16, 2023

This center would be the first of its kind in Holly and the first of its kind in the surrounding area as well.

Ferndale Gets MDHHS Grant for Training Prospective EMS Personnel

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

“Barriers to education are real; this grant can remove them for those individuals who are interested in becoming paramedics but have been unable to do so,” said Ferndale Fire Chief Teresa Robinson.

OC Restaurant Quest: Duke’s of Highland

Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Reporter Food, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

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

2023 Candidate Interview: Dennis Whittie for Ferndale City Council

Ferndale, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

Voters in Ferndale will have a chance to select a mayor and two city council members on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Candidate Interview: Matt Binkowski for Clawson City Council

Clawson, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

Voters in Clawson will have the opportunity to select a mayor and two council members in the Nov. 7, 2023 election.

Clarkston Schools Trustee Kelli Horst Resigns, Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy

Clarkston/Independence Twp., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

Per Board Policy 0142.5, the Board must appoint a trustee to fill the vacancy within 30 days.

Survey of Fish in Clinton River Boasts 21 Species

Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Favorites, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

We also attribute this success to the actions undertaken by our residents and businesses to keep pollutants out of our local rivers, lakes, streams, and storm drains.

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recalled Due to Potential Foreign Material Contamination

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

For any further support needed, please contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1678 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.

Construction Alert: John R Resurfacing Project Begins Wednesday

Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

Motorists should expect delays during peak traffic times.

Video: Orion Township Officials Break Ground on Pasadena Pocket Park

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

On Monday, August 7, 2023, Orion Township dignitaries gathered on a parcel of land on Baldwin Rd. to break ground on a brand new pocket park.

Budget Cuts Hit Berkley After Failed Headlee Override

Berkley, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

“Cutting back is hard because residents do feel the changes.”

Cities and Groups Can Apply for Michigan DNR Tree Planting Grants – Deadline Extended

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 PublisherAugust 14, 2023

This year, a total of $100,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000. Apply by Friday, Aug. 18.

Suspect Arrested After Crimes in Novi, Lyon, and Milford, Plus Police Chase

Highland Twp., Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

The suspect, age 47, was stopped near Kensington Road and Interstate 96 in Lyon Township

Construction Alert: EB I-696 Ramp to NB Mound Road to Close

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

Check Michigan.gov/drive for construction locations and follow on Twitter @MDOT_MetroDet.

OC Restaurant Quest: White Wolf Japanese Patisserie in Clawson

Clawson, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 13, 2023

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

Aug 21 – Ribbon Cutting for Fire Station #2 in Madison Heights

Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 13, 2023

Join City of Madison Heights officials at Fire Station #2 for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm.

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