Michigan DHHS Announces that SNAP Food Benefits Will Resume

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

In Michigan, more than 9,700 retailers accept SNAP. In 2023, retailers redeemed over $3.6 billion in SNAP.  

Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election

2025 Election, Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.

Oakland County Kicks Off Local Gems Sweepstakes – Support Local Businesses, Enter to Win

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

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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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.

Oakland County Honors Local Business Orgs on Chamber of Commerce Day

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Novi, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford

The third Wednesday of October marks Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, a national observance created to raise awareness about the crucial role chambers play in sustaining, promoting and growing local businesses.

“Brand Love” Author Lydia Michael Shares Tips with Thrive Entrepreneurs

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

“When you’re truly winning, that’s when you voluntarily have people sharing your business with others,” she said.

Oakland County Reports 37% Decrease in Overdose Deaths from 2023

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township

Over the past two years, Oakland County has dedicated funding and resources to build a comprehensive approach to opioid use prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.

Test Results Show Reading Proficiency Among Third and Fourth Graders Across Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The charts below track the share of 3rd and 4th graders scoring Proficient or higher on the MEAP English Language Arts test, given in the Spring of this year, across Oakland County public school districts.   

SEMCOG Online Survey Seeks Perceptions on SE Michigan’s Economy

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wixom

Survey results will help shape Southeast Michigan’s next five-year economic development strategy.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Charity Organization Seeks Bicycle Donations

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

On September 27, from 9 am to 2 pm, the community can donate used bikes at 10 locations across metro Detroit.

County Cautions Against Many Ways to Get Scammed

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Franklin, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

With a little awareness of the types of scams happening now and some practical tips on how to avoid them, you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

SimpliHOM Offering Realtors Fantastic Benefits, Friendly Work Environment

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Huntington Woods, Jobs, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Realtors have a lot of options when it comes to finding an agency that is right for them, but Derek Werenka of SimpliHOM thinks he’s found the sweet spot for inviting agents to their next dream job.