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County Clerk Warns of Three Deceptive Mailer Schemes
Oakland County Clerk/ Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is sounding the alarm about misleading mailings
Governor Whitmer Announces $5 Million in Funding for Roads Around GM’s Orion Plant
The TEDF Category A grant program will provide a total of $5 million in funding across the three project areas.
OC Restaurant Quest: Lefty’s Cheesesteak
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
Aug 5 – Feed Your Soul Event in Downtown Auburn Hills
Our award-winning Feed Your Soul event returns on August 5th!
Orion Township Library Adds Save a Life Station with Narcan, Fentanyl Tests, and More
“Our young people and adults are struggling with addiction all over the world, and we’re not immune to that.”
Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan
There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.
County Board Approves Property Purchase Near Phoenix Center, Plans for Setting Up Offices in Downtown Pontiac
Once renovations are complete, Oakland County intends to move some operations back to downtown Pontiac after an absence of more than 60 years.
Driver Reports Vehicle Being Shot at on I-75 in Springfield Township
Michigan State Police are investigating an incident reported on I-75 that left a bullet lodged in the door frame of a driver’s vehicle.
After Year of Trial License Plate Recognition Cameras, Auburn Hills Extends Flock Contract
At their July 10 meeting, Auburn Hills City Council voted unanimously to extend a contract with Flock Safety for five years, after testing out the system for about a year.
Woman Killed in Crash on Lapeer Road, Police Seek Witnesses
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Auburn Hills Police Department at 248-370-9460.
Dutton Road to Close for Bridge Replacement Over Paint Creek
The detour for through traffic throughout the closure will be Brewster Road to Tienken Road to Rochester Road to Orion Road, back to Dutton Road and vice versa.
As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units
Why are more municipalities looking at the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the solution to nationwide housing shortages?
Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.
Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan
Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.
Royal Oak Couple Battling Golden Bamboo Hopes to Warn Others of Invasive Species
In addition to this, the roots grew under their front porch, under their gas line and were woven into their chimney.
OC Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Presented with Oakland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award
But the Liberty Bell Award is reserved for a “non-attorney whose community activity has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law.”
Oakland County Celebrates Juneteenth, Raises Flag, and Honors Elizabeth Denison Forth with Historical Plaque
“This sign outside of the courthouse is just another reminder of where we’ve come from, and the potential we all have when we work together.”
Nonprofits and Municipalities Can Apply for Tree Planting Grants
The DNR administers the grant program and ReLeaf Michigan provides tree planting, project coordination and technical assistance for planting projects.
Income Guidelines for WIC Program Increased; Additional Michigan Families May Qualify
WIC is open to participants with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty level.