Trouble Paying Property Taxes? Treasurer Hosting Meetings Wixom, Pontiac and Southfield, MI- Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner is hosting a series of taxpayer assistance meetings. Meet one-on-one with Treasurer’s staff to discuss your 2016 and prior delinquent property taxes and find out if you are eligible to set up a Repayment Schedule. 5 convenient locations…
Farmington Police Warn Against “Porch Pirates” (Farmington Police, Nov. 30, 2018) Farmington, MI – The Farmington Public Safety Department issued an alert Friday with the subject “porch pirates,” stating: “The city of Farmington Public Safety recently took a report of a white teen male wearing a green jacket , black pants, and with a…
Introducing: Reporter Food Index, City by City (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features. Scroll…
Reporter Food: Tuna Poke Bowl at Bobcat Bonnie’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Bobcat Bonnie’s opened at 240 W. 9 Mile in Downtown Ferndale just about a month ago, and recently started opening for lunch. A friend and I finally had a chance to give it a try. My friend had a…
Madison Heights Sparkles with Tree Lighting and Santa Visit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Santa Claus made his way to Madison Heights Tuesday to help the city welcome the holidays with hot cocoa, cookies, music and a tree lighting ceremony. With his sleigh was in the shop getting tuned up…
Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” said an excited bunch of chimney sweepers as a woman in a long golden-fringed dress and shawl came over the railroad tracks towards the children’s area. “We must bow for the…
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
Eleven Year Old Shot Outside Party Store in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI- On November 26, 2018 at approximately 2213hrs Deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Joslyn Rd. for a reported shooting. Upon arriving, they were advised that an 11- year old male passenger had been shot in…
Pleasant Ridge Resident Appearing Friday on Jeopardy! (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Elizabeth Ellis Goss has a husband, six kids, and an entire community full of people rooting for her as she takes her brainpower before a nation-wide television audience on Friday evening to compete on Jeopardy! If there…
Fezziwig’s Ball Gets Holly Warmed Up for Dickens Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2018 Holly, MI- It was a lovely night of dancing, games, snacks, and neighborly chatting as about 40 people gathered at the Holly Hotel for the annual Fezziwig’s Ball. The Victorian-themed holiday soiree is a fundraiser for the Holly Dickens Festival…
Ferndale Ready for Small Business Saturday (Downtown Ferndale, Nov. 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. On Monday, October 22, 2018, Ferndale City Council proclaimed November 24,…
Birmingham Ready for Small Business Saturday Those who shop in Birmingham on Saturday, November 24 will enjoy special incentives while supporting the local economy. Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized event dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Brand new this year, shoppers can earn Birmingham Bonus Bucks and attend the inaugural…
Month of Merriment Begins in Berkley with Small Business Saturday (Downtown Berkley, Nov. 22, 2018, orig. Nov. 19, 2018) BERKLEY, MI. – The Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) heralds the holidays with a month-long celebration filled with events and activities the whole family can enjoy during MerriMonth. Beginning Nov. 24 and continuing through Dec.…
Royal Oak Ready for Small Business Saturday (Downtown Royal Oak, Nov. 22, 2018, orig. Nov. 19, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- The Royal Oak DDA is celebrating the independently operated retail shops and boutiques in our downtown on Small Business Saturday, this November 24th, by launching several initiatives that include free parking in the parking…
Holiday Shopping: Blumz by JRDesigns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, Holly, Detroit, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Blumz by JRDesigns has three locations, gracing Ferndale, Holly, and Detroit with beautiful flowers, wreaths, and…
Holiday Shopping: Candle Wick Shop (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2018, orig. Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Candle Wick Shop is located at 175 West 9 Mile Road in Downtown Ferndale.…
Holiday Shopping: Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Rust Belt Market is home to 50 artisan vendors in a beautifully-decorated, eclectic space. Some of our interesting…
Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2018, orig. Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale. This…
Oakland County Shares Holiday Shopping Safety Tips (Advantage Oakland, Nov. 22, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Thanksgiving is almost here and many of us will soon be scouring newspaper ads and checking the web for the best Black Friday deals. Following that, shoppers are encouraged to shop small on Small Business Saturday, indulge in online-shopping on Cyber…
Lane Closures Near Great Lakes Crossing Continue, RCOC Suggests Joslyn Road Exit (Road Commission for Oakland County, Nov. 21, 2018) Orion Township, MI — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) construction work on Baldwin Road from just north of Brown Road to Gregory Road in Orion Township will continue until late fall, which…