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Monthly Archives: December 2023

Which Oakland County Cities Are Tops in Income and Education Level Across Michigan?

Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2023

I wanted to look at two topic areas of importance – educational attainment and median household income.

Baldwin Library Seeks Student Representative for Board

Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2023

This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and instill an ethic of community service, as well as encourage citizen participation in local government.

Bank of America Accepting Applicants for 2024 Student Leaders Program

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2023

They also travel to Washington, D.C. for the national Student Leaders Summit to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs.

Wallace Arrest Just One of Several Scandals for Holly ACTS Members, Including Local Officials

Fenton, Groveland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

Yet the more incidents are exposed, the more people come forward with their own experiences with Holly ACTS members.

Ferndale Schools Seeks Public Input in Superintendent Search

All Stories, Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

The Board is asking for community input to assist in the development of a profile of our ideal candidate.

Want to Help a Family in Need? Check Out Hazel Park’s Giving Tree for Donation Requests

Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

You will be able to give a gift until the 21st of December at 5 pm, at which time our departments will come together to organize and distribute the gifts to be delivered to those in need!

Royal Oak Schools Announces “Raven Round Up” Student Podcast

All Stories, Berkley, Clawson, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

“Every so often, a student comes along with a certain drive and grit that you can’t deny. I’m proud to call Sam a student.” 

Dec 21 – Lantern Lit Winter Solstice Walk in Holly’s Sorensen Park

All Stories, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

Stop by anytime between 5-7pm to enjoy the beautifully lit trail.

Orion Celebrates with Holly Jolly Folly and Lighted Parade (Video)

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2023

The parade has been an Orion tradition since 1995.

OC Restaurant Quest: Comeback Inn in Highland

Highland Twp., Reporter Food, Slide, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 16, 2023

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

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams Continues Through Dec 23

All Stories, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2023

At 8:00pm each night through December 23, pediatric patients at Beaumont Children’s Hospital will shine flashlights from the hospital windows and look for community members standing outside the hospital to flash them back.

Dec 18 – Ferndale Schools Coffee Hour

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

Hosted at 6pm prior to our regular Board of Education meetings, district leaders look forward to this opportunity to engage with the community.

Huntington Woods Seeks Residents for Various Boards and Committees

All Stories, Huntington Woods, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2023

Please see descriptions of these groups here, and complete the Citizen Interest Form if interested in one or more positions

Mittens for Detroit Embraces Pontiac, Donating 4,200 Pairs of Gloves to Students

Auburn Hills, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2023

We started Mittens for Detroit in Pontiac in 2021, as we were all coming out of the pandemic. It is nothing short of amazing to see how this program has grown in just two years.

Judge Travis Reeds to Oversee 52nd District Court, Serving 34 Communities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2023

“This appointment by the Michigan Supreme Court to lead all four divisions of the 52nd District Court is both an honor and a welcome challenge,” Judge Reeds said.

Winners of Local Gems Contest Announced, Over 300 Businesses Celebrated

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2023

The contest, which ran through the month of November, required residents to take selfies in front of their favorite small businesses

OC Restaurant Quest: Steve’s Deli in Bloomfield Hills

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, Reporter Food, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2023

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

Kitten Rescued From Tree by Rochester Hills Firefighters

Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2023

The white cat with black spots was illumined by the glow of green Christmas lights.

Michigan Attorney General Warns of Air Duct Cleaning Scams

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Northville, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2023

Nessel says red flags you should watch out for are social media posts that…

Governor Hopes Rebate Will Help Boost Electric Vehicle Sales in Michigan

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Sylvan LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2023

Combined with the $7,500 federal credit, a Michigan family could receive up to $10,000 off the purchase of new battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. 

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