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.
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.
Intoxalock Changes Advertising After Complaints to Attorney General for Misleading Mailings
According to complaints from consumers, probation officers, and judges, the mailings caused some consumers to pay for and install BAIIDs they did not need.
Funding, Story-Telling, and Putting in the Work All Part of Main Street Summit
Part of that work is meeting and working together regionally.
Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals
MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.
Berkley, Keego Harbor, Novi Township Library, Northville Schools, and West Bloomfield Schools Have Proposals on May 2 Ballot
Several communities have ballot initiatives on the May 2 ballot.
Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston
Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.
Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning
Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.
89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process
Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.
Berkley, Keego Harbor, Novi Township Library, Northville Schools, and West Bloomfield Schools Have Proposals on May 2 Ballot
Several communities have ballot initiatives on the May 2 ballot.
Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.
Meijer Pre-made Salads Recalled
The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes premade salads carried at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
BOSS Interview: Dennis Whittie of Whittie Law Center
The Whittie Law Center began eight years ago and has an office in Royal Oak, though Whittie represents clients throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Berkley Invites Residents to Apply for Boards and Commissions
The deadline to apply is Monday, April 17, 2023 (by midnight).
Multiple Varieties of Revolution Farms Lettuces and Salad Mixes Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Revolution Farms, LLC is cooperating with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on this ongoing investigation.