Aug 8 Election – Berkley School District Bond Proposal
Voters in the Berkley School District have a bond proposal on the Aug. 8 ballot.
Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.
Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan
Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.
Summer Storm Brings Power Outages Across Metro Detroit
“After a major storm, it takes us several hours to analyze the extent of damage and develop restoration schedules.”
Royal Oak Couple Battling Golden Bamboo Hopes to Warn Others of Invasive Species
In addition to this, the roots grew under their front porch, under their gas line and were woven into their chimney.
OC Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Presented with Oakland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award
But the Liberty Bell Award is reserved for a “non-attorney whose community activity has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law.”
Young Adults Can Be Vulnerable to Scams, Attorney General Shares Info for New Graduates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to educate recent high school graduates on how to spot scams so that their path to adulthood does not include becoming the victim of a scam.
Nonprofits and Municipalities Can Apply for Tree Planting Grants
The DNR administers the grant program and ReLeaf Michigan provides tree planting, project coordination and technical assistance for planting projects.
Fentanyl Tests, Narcan and More Available at Affirmations in Ferndale
As of last summer, Affirmations also began to offer free testing kits people can pick up, with no questions asked, that can be used to detect Fentanyl in street drugs.
Berkley Partners with FAN, Places Narcan Rescue Boxes at Library and City Facilities
Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray that can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.
Here’s How to Take the Tri-County Broadband Survey
The survey will help local officials determine where infrastructure and service must be improved to meet the modern needs of residents.
Women Learn Skills Building Homes and Friendships, Helping Others with Women Build Program
Instructions on how to become a Women Build team member in Oakland County can be found on the Women Build page on the organization’s website.
Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest Winners Announced
A record 160 art entries were received and judged on creativity, artistic execution and the incorporation of the financial empowerment theme.
Tuesday Declared an Ozone Action Day – Here’s How You Can Help
May 30 is the second Ozone Action day of the year for Southeast Michigan.
Estimates Show Population Decline in 3/4 of Oakland County Communities
The Census Bureau has just released 2022 population estimates for all cities, villages, towns and townships across the country.
Oakland County Offering Free Native Plant Kits – Here’s How to Register
Oakland County Parks, in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, is continuing the effort in 2023, providing more than 600 native plant kits to residents this spring.
50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers
Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Berkley Days Event Closed Saturday Night Due to Fighting, Toy Guns Recovered
This story is being updated as more information becomes available.
Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County
Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.