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Robin Carter-Cooper Named County’s First Chief Diversity…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 2, 2020

Coulter said more than 30 percent of Oakland County’s population is ethnically diverse and it is important county policies ensure its workforce reflects the county’s diversity

Pontiac Comes Together in Unity Over Death of George Floyd

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2020

Instead of signs and chanting, or confrontations with police, there were prayers and gospel music.

Stay Home, Stay Safe Order Comes to End, Here’s What’s Able to Open and When

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2020

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan.

Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2020

Thank you everyone who is part of this site, from those that share tips and photos, to those who share links, and those who chip in. This is definitely a unique time to be fighting for local journalism.

“End White Silence”: Second Protest Planned in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2020

Protesters will gather again Monday in Rochester Hills to demonstrate against police brutality and structural racism, following a peaceful, last-minute protest Sunday.

Protestors in Ferndale call for Racial Equality and Justice for George Floyd

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 1, 2020

“I see you. I hear you. I stand with you. I walk with you. You matter,” was among the messages. “Black lives matter.”

2020 Candidate Interview: Robert DePalma for Groveland Twp. Supervisor

All Stories, Groveland Twp.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 31, 2020

The race for Groveland Township Supervisor will likely be decided in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary as there are no Democrats running for the position.

2020 Candidate Interview: Debbie Binder for West Bloomfield Township Clerk

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 31, 2020

In the race for West Bloomfield Township Clerk, incumbent Debbie Binder is unopposed.

2020 Candidate Interview: Sean Miller for Springfield Twp Clerk

All Stories, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 31, 2020

With an open seat for the Springfield Township Clerk’s office, there are two candidates running for the position.

2020 Candidate Interview: Savannah Main for Royal Oak Twp Treasurer

All Stories, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 31, 2020

There are two candidates in the Democratic Primary for Royal Oak Township Treasurer: Savannah Main and Patricia Singley.

2020 Candidate Interview: Matthew McClure for Waterford Twp Trustee

All Stories, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 31, 2020

In the Democratic Primary the candidates are: Matthew McClure, Jason Herr, Mary Craite, and Cynthia Atiemo.

Man’s Thoughts of Black Stepson Prompted George Floyd Demonstration in Madison Heights

All Stories, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 30, 2020

Kevin is the one who started the idea of a demonstration, posting on Facebook that he’d be standing there with a sign saying “George Floyd did not deserve to die,” and anyone was welcome to join in.

Sheriff Bouchard Speaks Out Against Officers Involved in Death of George Floyd

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 30, 2020

Watching the situation unfolding in Minnesota I must express my sadness, anger, and utter disbelief regarding the events which have transpired over the past few days.