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Brandon School District Seeking Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 24, 2023

Voters in the Brandon Township School District have a millage renewal on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Oakland County Passes Budget with Transit, Parks, and Health Clinics Among Initiatives

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 21, 2023

Oakland County’s budget is structurally balanced with no use of the budget surplus for ongoing operations and maintains a fund balance level of well above 30 percent of the county’s general fund…

State Shares Resources for Workers, Small Businesses Impacted by UAW Strike

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 15, 2023

In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist strike-affected workers and businesses.

Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee Seeking Applicants for Vacancies

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Slide, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 29, 2023

Applicants should have experience using the state parks and recreation system and involvement in outdoor recreation and natural resources or related affiliations.

MDHHS Tobacco-Free Report Card Shows Six Oakland County Districts Without Comprehensive Policies

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 24, 2023

44% of counties in Michigan still have at least one school district without a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy.

Brandon School District Seeking Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 18, 2023

Voters in the Brandon Township School District have a millage renewal on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.

Cities and Groups Can Apply for Michigan DNR Tree Planting Grants – Deadline Extended

This year, a total of $100,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000. Apply by Friday, Aug. 18.

Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert

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, Resources, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 12, 2023

Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…

Two Test Positive for Mosquito-Borne Virus, Officials Urge Prevention

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 29, 2023

“It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to cause a severe illness, so we advise using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors during times when mosquitoes are active,”

Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 28, 2023

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.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Reviews by City

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 14, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.

As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 10, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 4, 2023

Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.

Michigan’s Top Ten Wildlife Conservation Success Stories

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 3, 2023

The Top 10 represents only a sampling of the many wildlife management projects undertaken over the years and funded by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, Buggia said.