2019 Candidate Interview: Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean
Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean is running to retain the seat she was appointed to two years ago.
2019 Candidate Interview: Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean
Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean is running to retain the seat she was appointed to two years ago.
Downtown Berkley Seeking Muralist, $7,500 Stipend Available
The Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking submissions from Metro-Detroit muralists and/or designers for the design and creation of an outdoor mural
Downtown Berkley Seeking Muralist, $7,500 Stipend Available
The Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking submissions from Metro-Detroit muralists and/or designers for the design and creation of an outdoor mural
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
$5,000 Scholarship for Anti-Texting Campaign, Deadline Aug. 31
“The scholarship has been created in her honor to inspire change in teens who drive distracted
and help prevent car accidents,”
Man Accused of Fatally Beating Tyler Wingate Taken into Custody
Wingate had grown up in the Berkley and Royal Oak communities, places where his death has hit the community hard.
Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
White Ribbons and GoFundMe Page Remember Berkley’s Tyler Wingate
“It’s heartbreaking,” Berkley Mayor Dan Terbrack said. “No parent should ever have to face this type of tragedy…
Berkley Chalks Up Another Great Street Art Fest
Carmody explained that Downtown Berkley has placed a growing emphasis on public art as a way to attract visitors and give the community added vibrancy….
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces State Rep Run for 27th District
Coulter has decided to run for State Representative of Michigan’s 27th House District, which includes Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak Township
Berkley American Legion Post Commander Tom Bustance…
Service, Patriotism, and Camaraderie are the main tenets of the American Legion, which has had a presence in Berkley going back to the 1940s…
City of Berkley Plans to Accept Marijuana Applications in 2020
City of Berkley Plans to Accept Marijuana Applications in 2020 (City of Berkley, June 22, 2019) The Berkley City Council took the first steps Monday toward approving a temporary extension that will effectively “opt in” Berkley at the end of the year to begin accepting applications for recreational and medical marijuana businesses. The extension prevents…
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County Times began a decade ago with the launch of The Ferndale One-Fifteen News. This online magazine came out on the first and fifteenth of each month for a couple of years before making…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Petitions Pulled for Berkley Mayor and Council Race, Still Time to Get on Ballot
Petitions Pulled for Berkley Mayor and Council Race, Still Time to Get on Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2019) Berkley, MI – Although the filing deadline is not until 4pm on July 23, several have already requested nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot in the City of Berkley. Deputy City…