Officials Warn of Mosquito Bite Risks After Oakland County Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Routine screening for WNV in blood donations helps ensure the safety of the blood supply in Michigan and in the U.S. Donations that test positive for WNV do not enter the blood supply. In 2021, WNV was detected in seven Michigan blood donors.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial Visits Holly, Prompting Tears and Spurring Memories

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial Visits Holly, Prompting Tears and Spurring Memories (Kristin Watt, Aug. 12, 2022) Holly, MI – On August 4th, 2022 the Vietnam Moving Wall arrived in historic Holly, Michigan.  The wall was transported to its temporary home, poetically displayed across from the Karl Richter Campus, named after heroic hometown fighter pilot, who…

A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3:  Populations up to 9,999

A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3:  Populations up to 9,999 (Kurt Metzger, Aug. 9, 2022) Oakland County, MI – Housing is an essential element of community development. It impacts residents and governments, property values, local revenues, public services, and community stability. An examination of housing…