2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
Videos are added as we can up until Election Day, so please check back often for new interviews.
Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13
Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!
July 16 – Berkley Street Art Fest
Berkley comes alive as the 5th Annual Berkley Street Art Fest transforms Coolidge Highway into a vibrant street fair centered around a friendly chalk-art contest
June 16 – Small Business Boot Camp for Veterans
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• How to start a business and writing a business plan
• Marketing your business
• Resources for hiring Veterans
• Business finance 101 and gaining access to capital
• Small business Resources for veterans
• Gaining certification as a Veteran-owned business
• …And more!
June 26 – Berkley Pride Block Party
Join us in Downtown Berkley for the first annual Berkley Pride Block Party!
June 2 – Berkley Ladies Night Out
There is no cost to attend, and event goers can simply pick up a map from one of the participating businesses and receive a sign-off from all the shops you stop at throughout the night.
Memorial Day Memories: Pre-Pandemic Parade Pictures
We look back at Memorial Day parades through the years leading up to the pandemic.
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
Student Artwork Across County Touts Financial Literacy
The winners and honorable mentions will receive cash prizes from a $10,000 contest fund provided by Flagstar Bank and will have their art displayed in the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office for a year and on the website along with all the entries.
June 11 – Berkley Art Bash
After having to moved last year’s event to September, the Berkley Chamber of Commerce is excited to open Twelve Mile back up to art loving crowds in June once again.
June 8 – LWV Candidate Forum for State House District 5
Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Berkley, Southfield, Oak Park, MI
Jif Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.
Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
June 8 – LWV Candidate Forum for State House District 5
Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Berkley, Southfield, Oak Park, MI
Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration. Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.
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.
June 26 – Berkley Pride Block Party
Join us in Downtown Berkley for the first annual Berkley Pride Block Party!
May 12 – 15 – Berkley Days
The surrounding grounds will have pony rides, a petting farm, a dunk tank, food trucks and so much more. Michigan Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer missing person response team serving Michigan and the Great Lakes Region, will also be out giving demos, and new the events list this year, Puppy Yoga!
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.