Candidate Interview: Scott Farida for Oakland County Prosecutor
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Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
Today Oakland County Times turns 15!
Bloomfield Hills Schools Announces Rick West as New Superintendent
“This district has a tradition of academic excellence, innovative programs, and a strong commitment to student success…”
Candidate Interview: David Coulter for Oakland County Executive
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County Approves Funding for Road Projects, Here’s the Full List
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved funding to help complete more than $29.2 million in new local road projects during its May 22 meeting.
Top Baby Names in Michigan and Across the County Released
It’s the fifth year in a row that the names took the top slot together
Aug 6 Ballot – Bloomfield Township Public Safety Renewal
This renewal public safety millage will be subject to applicable statutory and constitutional tax limitation provisions…
Aug 6 Ballot – West Bloomfield Bond Proposal for Parks and Rec
Shall the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow a sum not to exceed Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), and issue its unlimited tax general obligation bonds…
Aug 6 Ballot – Bloomfield Hills Schools Operating Millage Renewal
This proposal would renew the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2025 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills for general school district operating purposes…
Looking for Farmers Markets? Oakland County Has an Interactive Map
Use our list of farmers markets or interactive map to find a market near you.
MSU Extension Offering Native Plant Kits, Registration Required
Research shows that native species are more adept at fostering biodiversity, protecting local habitat and attracting wildlife – including ever-important pollinators.
Permits Across Oakland County Show How Much New Housing is Being Built, by City
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) released their annual look at new construction across their seven-county service area, and Oakland County Times has decided to take a look at the data.
Census Estimates Show Gains and Losses in Population for Oakland County Communities
The following three charts show the results for communities across Oakland County – separated into cities, townships, and villages…
Sheriff Hosting Town Hall on Organized Theft Groups
Organized groups of trained and well-equipped thieves have broken into multiple homes in affluent neighborhoods in many Oakland County communities…
Oil Spread on Residential Streets in West Bloomfield, Police Want to Know Why
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the West Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248-975-9200.
The Ups, and Mostly Downs, of School District Enrollment Across Oakland County
But what about the districts that bucked the general trend?
Who Will Be Michigan’s Next Poet Laureate? Nominations Being Accepted
Nominees must submit a list or provide links to three work samples and a statement of why they should be considered for the position of Michigan poet laureate
Winners Announced in Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Art Contest
“Each piece of art showcases creativity and skill and an understanding of financial empowerment that is essential for our youth”
2024 Election Info.
Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to editor@oc115.com for more info.
Birmingham Shopping District Welcomes New Director Erika Bassett
Bassett has experience in administration, public relations and downtown marketing and advertising, and business attraction and retention, all of which will help her serve the Birmingham Shopping District.