Skip to content
Top Bar Menu
Search:
Oakland County Times
Reader supported local journalism
Oakland County Times
  • Events
  • News by Community
  • ~~~Support Local Journalism~~~
  • More Options
    • About Us – Contact
    • Advertise
    • OC Restaurant QUEST
    • Animals/Pets
    • Data-Based Stories
    • Explore!
    • Jobs
  • Events
  • News by Community
  • ~~~Support Local Journalism~~~
  • More Options
    • About Us – Contact
    • Advertise
    • OC Restaurant QUEST
    • Animals/Pets
    • Data-Based Stories
    • Explore!
    • Jobs

Category Archives: Berkley

Aug 8 Election – Berkley School District Bond Proposal

Berkley, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 5, 2023

Voters in the Berkley School District have a bond proposal on the Aug. 8 ballot. 

Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 4, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Animals/Pets, 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, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 1, 2023

Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.

Summer Storm Brings Power Outages Across Metro Detroit

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, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 25, 2023

“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

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, Favorites, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 25, 2023

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

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, Favorites, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 22, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, Troy, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 22, 2023

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

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 19, 2023

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

Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 16, 2023

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

Berkley, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 13, 2023

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

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 9, 2023

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

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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 7, 2023

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

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 29, 2023

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

Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 29, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 23, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 18, 2023

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 15, 2023

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)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

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

Berkley, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 13, 2023

This story is being updated as more information becomes available.

Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County

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., Data-Based Stories, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2023

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.

←1
234567891011121314151617
…1819202122…
2324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081
82→
©2009 - 2025 Oakland County Times

PO Box 20293, Ferndale, MI 48220

Go to Top