2021 Candidate Interview: Lynda Schrenk for Birmingham City Commission
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2021 Candidate Interview: Melissa Mark for Baldwin Library Trustee
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Too Young to Run: Candidate Age Requirements Vary by City
…it means depending on one’s zip code there it means a seven year gap in opportunity for younger citizens in some cities.
2021 Candidate Interview: Andrew Haig for Birmingham City Commission
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Oakland County Switches to New System for Agendas
The software, called CivicClerk, automates several aspects of the meetings, such as voting, updates to the agenda, the compilation of meeting minutes and internal item review processes. Macomb County and Wayne County have similar systems in place.
Melissa Beyrand Crowned Miss Oakland County
A bioengineering major, the new Miss Oakland County’s social impact initiative is “Women in Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics (STEAM)”.
Ozone Action Day Declared, How You Can Help
“With this ongoing heat wave compounded by air quality issues, we encourage everyone to take care this weekend.”
Residents Who Lost Power Can Contact DTE & Consumers for Credit
Both utilities have been working around the clock to restore power, but many customers have now gone several days without during hot and humid weather.
As Dream Cruise Nears, History Center Gives Nod to Woodward Avenue’s Past
Here is what Oakland County’s road commissioners wrote in 1926…
Auburn Hills, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Township Launch Program for Mental Health
Many of the situations law enforcement are responding to require skills that only a trained, mental health professional can provide.
Healthcare, Building Workforce Among Priorities in Proposed County Budget
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter presented his balanced three-year budget recommendation to the Board of Commissioners Thursday evening.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Tanker Fire Closes I-75 in Troy (video)
Fuel from the tank has been burning since around 1:30 pm, giving a thick black plume of smoke that can be seen for miles.
Stay Connected & Informed: Facebook Groups Throughout Oakland County
Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors.
Low Income Residents Impacted by Flooding Could Quality for Home Repair Funding
It is available to eligible residents that need help with home repairs necessary to correct unsafe conditions and restore essential services.
Population Gains And Losses: Where People Come From, And Where They Go
In comparing federal tax returns from year to year, IRS can determine who moved and where.
Oakland County Offering $50 Gift Card to Incentivize Vaccinations
Oakland County Health Division is introducing a $50 gift card incentive* to any Oakland County resident receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine from June 24 until July 4.
Neighbors Share Memories of the Main Art Theatre
With the closure of the Main Art Theatre in Downtown Royal Oak, these memories have come back for untold numbers of people who found joy, learning, and love inside this place of stories, sound effects, buttered popcorn and silver screen magic.
Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
We launched our first online issue on June 1, 2009 as The Ferndale 115.
Oakland County Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride Month
Demonstrations of pride, such as flying the rainbow flag, help celebrate LGBTQ+ equality and inclusiveness.