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.
Explore: Bald Mountain Recreation Area’s Hart Lake Loop
It’s a simple trail to follow and on the weekends it’s packed with people, so it could be a good spot for those just starting out or looking to make friends.
Reporter Food: Taco Vida in Clarkston
As the division leader, Elliott played a critical role in managing the museum’s largest events, including many successful galas and the blockbuster exhibitions Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit, and Star Wars and the Power of Costume.
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.
DNR Accepting Applications for Community Tree-Planting Grants
Grant awards will be announced in August, and projects must be completed by May 31, 2023.
VIDEO: Oakland County Expert Chats About Restaurant Inspections
Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.
Scouts in Clarkston Raise Over $6,000 for Ukrainian Refugees
The youth cooked and served more than 750 pancakes over the course of the meal.
Share Your Nonprofit or Community Group’s Story!
Oakland County Times is inviting readers to submit guest stories featuring a charity or community group that is meaningful to them. You can be a volunteer, a staffer, administration, someone who uses services, or even just someone who supports the group’s efforts.
VIDEO: County Commissioner Cavell Discusses New Housing Security Efforts
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions at Wednesday night’s meeting that are aimed at increasing housing security in Oakland County.
Attorney General Nessel Shares Tips to Avoid Puppy Scams
“While we saw a spike in pet adoptions and purchases at the beginning of the pandemic, the possibility of bad actors looking to scam pet lovers remains a concern at all times,” Nessel said
HUD Announces Grant Opportunity to Combat Housing Discrimination
In addition to enforcement and education and outreach activities, the funding can be used to respond to housing inquiries, conduct fair housing testing, provide legal assistance, and cover costs associated with providing services related to the pandemic.
DNR Hosting Annual Contest to Design Hunting-Themed Patch
The Michigan Deer Management Cooperator Patch has been a popular collector’s item for hunters since the early 1970s.
Census Estimates Show Population Losses Across State and Country
Today, March 24, the Census Bureau released the first set of population estimates since last year’s release of the 2020 Census results.
Optimism Fills Coulter’s State of the County Address
In a room full of folks from around Oakland County and from both sides of the aisle, County Executive Dave Coulter gave his annual State of the County Address at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Details to Know and Scams to Avoid as Auto Insurance Refund Checks Hit the Mail
The refund checks will be automatically deposited into your bank account or mailed to your home.
Oakland County Launches Business Forward Program to Help Entrepreneurs
“They will be bringing their expertise and resources directly to the thousands of small businesses that call Oakland County home.”
Growing MI Business Grants Available for Businesses
This grant is available March 1 through March 31, 2022.
Video: County Treasurer Hoping to Reduce Foreclosure, Shares Resources
March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Shares Insights with MSU Students
Beyond Ukraine, the world has been demonstrating support. “On every overpass from Virginia to DC are Ukraine and American flags,” Taylor said.
Douglas and Harris Advance to May 3 Election for 43rd District State Rep
In the March 1 primary, Democrat Kent Douglas and Republican Mike Harris won their respective primaries and will face each other on the May 3, 2022 ballot for State Rep in the 43rd District.