Oakland SAVES – Grants Available for Home Energy Efficiency Projects

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, 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 Lake

These grants can be used to make updates to homes, producing savings in energy consumption and utility bills and improving a home’s health, safety and comfort.

Grants Available for Hospitality Training For Skills to Help Workers Advance

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

With the support of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development, HTIM has expanded this year to reach additional Michiganders looking for a rewarding and high-paying career.

Here are the Candidates on the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary Ballot in Michigan

2024 Election, Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Lake Angelus, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wixom

The Michigan presidential primary will be Feb. 27, 2024.

Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award

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, 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 Lake

“All community members are welcome to nominate someone they see making a difference in our county, whether the impact is large or small.” 

“Optimism: How it Connects Us” Essay Contest for Students

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wixom

Students write and submit an essay on their interpretation of this year’s official topic, “Optimism: How it Connects Us”.

Several Quaker Granola Bars and Cereals Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wixom

Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.

Kevin’s Song, Dedicated to Preventing Suicide, Seeks “Saving the Life Award” Nominees

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service in suicide prevention.

Judge Travis Reeds to Oversee 52nd District Court, Serving 34 Communities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

“This appointment by the Michigan Supreme Court to lead all four divisions of the 52nd District Court is both an honor and a welcome challenge,” Judge Reeds said.

Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County

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 Lake

If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees

Area Agency on Aging 1-B to Increase Nursing Home Resident Advocates Thanks to Grant

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide

A Healthy Aging grant will enable the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) to double the number of advocates who fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families.

Oakland SAVES Will Have Grants to Help Homes Be More Energy Efficient

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, 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 Lake

The Oakland SAVES program will be available until Dec. 31, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.

Michigan Bans Domestic Abusers from Owning Firearms for Eight Years After Conviction

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford

“These new laws to keep guns out of the hands of violent domestic abusers will save lives,” said Nessel

Voter Turnout in Nov 2023 Election

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 Lake

The graph below ranks the 31 communities on voter turnout percentages.