Mask Use Required in Oakland County Per Health Order
Additional health orders may be issued in the coming days to cover capacity at restaurants, bars, employee health screenings and other public health concerns.
2020 Candidate Interview: John Tolbert for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
2020 Candidate Interview: Melanie Nivelt for Ortonville Trustee
For Trustee the candidates are incumbent Mark Butzu, Ana Cole, Melanie Nivelt, Anthony Randazzo, Coleen Skornicka, Ronald Sutton, and Greg Yourst. There is a four year term for this position.
Ortonville’s Kind Place Rock Garden Brings Community Together
The village in recent weeks has distributed more than 100 kits to help people paint and place rocks in the Kind Place Rock Garden.
Three Areas in Northern Oakland County to be Sprayed Tonight to Treat Mosquitoes
“We have taken this action to protect Michiganders from this potentially dangerous mosquito-borne disease,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS.
U of M Researchers Say Oakland County Economy Poised for Rebound
Oakland County’s workforce was severely impacted when unemployment in the county spiked at 19.5 percent in April and 19.3 percent in May. Ehrlich predicted the county’s unemployment rate for 2020 would improve dramatically to 9.1 percent for the year, with the rate nationally at 9.2 percent.
2020 Candidate Interview: Adrienne Young for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Write-In)
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge, there are six incumbents running to retain their seats, plus one write-in candidate.
2020 Candidate Interview: Connor Nepomuceno for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are three candidates.
2020 Candidate Interview: Tonja Brice for Ortonville Village President
Voters in Ortonville will have the chance to elect the President and three Trustees in the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
Party in Brandon Twp with Over 100 Young People Ends with Teen Shot in Arm
The 17 year old, whose parents were out of town, advised Deputies that originally on 15 people were invited but someone posted the party on social media and over 100 people showed up.
Enhanced Notification Service Now Available for Crime Victims in Michigan
The enhanced MI-VINE service offers users innovative functionality, an improved user experience and expanded access to victim services.
Suspect Wanted in Brandon Township Vehicle Arson
There was a gas can lying on the rear floorboards and the vehicle smelled strongly of gas.
$28 Million Approved to Help Schools with COVID-19 Expenses
School districts will be able to apply for items that have not been reimbursed by the state or federal government. Funding for the initiative has been made available from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds received by Oakland County.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cases Prompt Reminder to Avoid Mosquitoes
Oakland County Health Division and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are reminding residents to take precautions from mosquito bites as cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in 2 horses in Holly and Ortonville.
Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November
Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.
Here’s How to Nominate a School Support Staffer for Statewide Award
Nominees must, at a minimum, demonstrate excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance; (B) School and community involvement; (C) Leadership and commitment; (D) Local support (from co-workers, school administrators, community members, etc., who speak to the nominee’s exemplary work); (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools.
2020 Candidate Interview: E. Wadsworth Sherrod for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
Michigan Governor Clarifies Rules for Face Masks During Sports
Last week, the governor signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan’s gyms and pools in those regions where they remain closed and allowing for organized sports practices and competitions to resume in those regions where they remain restricted, subject to strict protections meant to limit spread of the virus.
2020 Candidate Interview: Joe Hartman for Congress 8th District
In the race for Congress in the 8th District, the candidates are incumbent Elissa Slotkin who is a Democrat, Republican Paul Junge, and Libertarian Joe Hartman.
OCHN Grant Helps Support Youth Mobile Crisis Team
The Youth Mobile Crisis Team helps children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.