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Category Archives: Bloomfield Area Communities

Census Estimates Show Gains and Losses in Population for Oakland County Communities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 16, 2024

The following three charts show the results for communities across Oakland County – separated into cities, townships, and villages…

Sheriff Hosting Town Hall on Organized Theft Groups

Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2024

Organized groups of trained and well-equipped thieves have broken into multiple homes in affluent neighborhoods in many Oakland County communities…

Oil Spread on Residential Streets in West Bloomfield, Police Want to Know Why

Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2024

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the West Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248-975-9200.

The Ups, and Mostly Downs, of School District Enrollment Across Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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 6, 2024

But what about the districts that bucked the general trend? 

Who Will Be Michigan’s Next Poet Laureate?  Nominations Being Accepted

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 6, 2024

Nominees must submit a list or provide links to three work samples and a statement of why they should be considered for the position of Michigan poet laureate

Winners Announced in Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Art Contest

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Northville, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 5, 2024

“Each piece of art showcases creativity and skill and an understanding of financial empowerment that is essential for our youth”

2024 Election Info.

2024 Election, 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 PublisherMay 5, 2024

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to editor@oc115.com for more info.

Birmingham Shopping District Welcomes New Director Erika Bassett

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 2, 2024

Bassett has experience in administration, public relations and downtown marketing and advertising, and business attraction and retention, all of which will help her serve the Birmingham Shopping District.

Volunteers Needed to Pull Invasive Garlic Mustard at Locations Across Oakland County

Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 1, 2024

These events seek to reduce this common invasive species, which can prevent native plants from thriving.

Brian Calley Shares Small Business Outlook at Royal Oak Chamber Luncheon

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., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 30, 2024

SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley was the keynote speaker for the event.

Berkley State Rep. Introduces Bill to Deter Excessive Noise From Custom Car Exhausts

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 29, 2024

Constituents have consistently cited noise on Woodward Ave. as a significant concern.

Oakland County Residents Invited to Take Food Landscape Community Survey

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence 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, 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 PublisherApril 28, 2024

Community partners in Oakland County are conducting a food landscape study & are seeking input via this community survey.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 26, 2024

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Public Tracking of Salamanders, Snakes, and Such Can Help Save Michigan Species

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., 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, Resources, 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 PublisherApril 19, 2024

When you happen upon a slithering snake or a happily croaking wood frog, or if you’re a dedicated salamander seeker, tracking your finds in the Michigan Herp Atlas can make a huge difference for Michigan’s amphibian and reptile population.

Residents Across Michigan Could Receive MDOT Travel Survey in Mail

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 16, 2024

Randomly selected households will receive an invitation to participate in the survey via U.S. Mail.

Square Lake Road to Close for Construction

Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 14, 2024

Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, April 15, westbound I-75 BL will be closed at Opdyke Road.

Caretaker Marivelis Serrano Charged with Embezzling from Elderly Client

Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 12, 2024

The charges included one count of Embezzlement $100,000 or more, twelve counts of Uttering and Publishing, and five counts of Identity Theft.

Highlights from Executive Dave Coulter’s State of the County Address

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, 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 PublisherApril 8, 2024

Kicking off the speech, Coulter took time to reflect on wins from the past year and provide updates on other programs that were introduced during the 2023 State of the County Address.

MARC #1 – Nature Lovers Across State Unite for Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Explore!, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 7, 2024

Educational resources.  Training and outreach.  Stewardship.  And research.  All of those pieces must work together if Michigan is going to be

State Offers Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program to Help Retain Service Providers

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 7, 2024

The program is available to behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, case managers and certified behavioral analysts.

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