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.
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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.
Oakland County Offering Free Rabies Vaccine with Dog License Purchase
“We don’t want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license, especially as spring approaches and we’re spending more time outdoors with our pets.”
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.
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.
Oakland County Announces 40 Under 40
These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.
Oakland County Joins Regional Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Broadband
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.
As Michigan Enters Recovery Phase, MDHHS Adjusts Guidance on Masks
MDHHS will continue to monitor the transmission of COVID-19 closely to assess risk across the state and adjust as conditions change.
Man Facing Federal Sentence Found Dead in Garage of Apparent Suicide
The body of James Richard Warner, 55, was found about 9:30 a.m. today by the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force which had gone to arrest him…
OCHN Adds Two New Mental Health Programs to Help Families
“The School Mental Health Navigator and Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit are the results of their diligence and attention to this important public health concern.”
U-Haul Stats Add Depth to Population Data, Show Cost to Move In and Out of Michigan
While my research on migration has depended heavily on Census and IRS data, I have found that data from major moving companies have both helped to support the trends reported by the government and to understand the reasons behind these trends.
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Allergic Reaction Prompts Recall of Cake Bites Sold at Target
Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern.