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Oakland County Expands Drive-Through COVID Testing Due to Increased Cases

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 6, 2022

Unvaccinated persons in Michigan had 4.3 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 and 13.2 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.

Thoughtful Threads in Holly Collecting Purses for Domestic Violence Victims

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Holly, Rose TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 6, 2022

That’s why Thoughtful Threads Boutique in Holly is collecting new and gently used purses…

Ferndale Pride and Community Foundation Award $24,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 5, 2022

The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride are distributing $24,500 in grants to 11 community organizations…

Day Program for those with Dementia Re-Opens Doors in Southfield

All Stories, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 5, 2022

“The risk of negative impacts of isolation for a person living with dementia is significant, so our reopening will offer a better quality of life for our vulnerable seniors,” said Debi Banooni, who added that families always need to make their own decisions about what is right for themselves.

Reporter Food: Red Ox Tavern in Auburn Hills

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 4, 2022

Red Ox Tavern is located at 3773 E. Walton Blvd in Auburn Hills.

Phoenix Rising in Pontiac as City Gets all New Council, Tim Greimel as Mayor

All Stories, Election 2022, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 3, 2022

Voters made a clean sweep of City Hall this election – choosing Tim Greimel to serve as Mayor, and seven first-timers taking the council seats.

Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett Serving as SEMCOG Chair for 2022

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion TwpBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 3, 2022

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces that Chris Barnett, Orion Township Supervisor, is its new chairperson as of January 1, 2022.

Video: County Commission Sets New Districts, Reduces Number of Seats

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., Election 2022, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 2, 2022

Commissioners Charlie Cavell and Bob Hoffman joined Oakland County Times for an interview about the process and the impacts on their districts.

Special Election to Fill State Rep Andrea Schroeder’s Seat Following Death

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Election 2022, Lake Angelus, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 2, 2022

The 43rd District includes part of Waterford Township, the city of Lake Angelus, the village of Clarkston and Independence Township.

Wixom and Rochester Hills Get TAP Grants for Trail Connections

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester Hills, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 2, 2022

TAP funding awardees were selected by SEMCOG’s Regional Review Committee, which is comprised of local elected officials in Southeast Michigan. Each of these projects have or will need matching/additional funding from other federal, state, philanthropic and/or local sources.

Reporter Food: Rainforest Cafe in Auburn Hills

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 31, 2021

Dinner at Rainforest Cafe, with a location in Great Lakes Crossing Mall in Auburn Hills, is an experience for kids and young-at-heart adults to enjoy

Novi Community Raising Money for Splashpad in Honor of Jessica Starr-Rose

All Stories, Novi, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 31, 2021

The vision is a splashpad at Bosco Park – complete with weather-themed features – to be enjoyed by Jessica’s two children and children from across the area.