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Category Archives: Bloomfield Area Communities

Bloomfield Hills Schools Seeks Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2023

Voters in the Bloomfield Hills School District will have a millage renewal on the ballot for the school district.

Sept. 20 – Michigan Native Trees in Landscape Program at Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Twp.

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 17, 2023

He will cover how to make the most of native plants; best qualities: lower maintenance, less disease and pest problems and more wildlife.

State Offers Free Well Water Testing

Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Orchard Lake, Rose Township, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 16, 2023

This testing can determine if there have been any water quality changes to your well that could be harmful to those who drink and use that well water.

State Shares Resources for Workers, Small Businesses Impacted by UAW Strike

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 15, 2023

In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist strike-affected workers and businesses.

MDHHS Tobacco-Free Report Card Shows Six Oakland County Districts Without Comprehensive Policies

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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 PublisherAugust 24, 2023

44% of counties in Michigan still have at least one school district without a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Seeks Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2023

Voters in the Bloomfield Hills School District will have a millage renewal on the ballot for the school district.

Community Foundation Grants include CPR in Oxford, Park Access in Brandon, Math Corps in Pontiac and More

Bloomfield Area Communities, Oxford, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 17, 2023

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $48 million during the second quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments.

Cities and Groups Can Apply for Michigan DNR Tree Planting Grants – Deadline Extended

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

This year, a total of $100,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000. Apply by Friday, Aug. 18.

Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert

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, 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 PublisherAugust 12, 2023

Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…

OC Restaurant Quest: Lefty’s Cheesesteak

Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 6, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

OC Restaurant Quest:  Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro in Birmingham

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Reporter Food, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 5, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

OC Restaurant Quest – Little Daddy’s in Bloomfield Hills and Southfield

Bloomfield Area Communities, Reporter Food, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 31, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

OC Restaurant Quest: Svenska Cafe in Birmingham

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Reporter Food, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 28, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan

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, 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 PublisherJuly 28, 2023

There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.

County Board Approves Property Purchase Near Phoenix Center, Plans for Setting Up Offices in Downtown Pontiac

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 27, 2023

Once renovations are complete, Oakland County intends to move some operations back to downtown Pontiac after an absence of more than 60 years.

OC Restaurant Quest – Eddie Merlot’s in Bloomfield Hills

Bloomfield Area Communities, Reporter Food, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 22, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

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 TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2023

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

Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Reviews by City

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 PublisherJuly 14, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.  This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle. 

Oakland County Offering Free Polio Vaccines, State Begins Testing Local Wastewater

Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 11, 2023

Most adults born and raised in the U.S. were likely vaccinated as children. Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated adults who are at increased risk of exposure should complete their polio vaccination series.

As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units

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., 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 10, 2023

Why are more municipalities looking at the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the solution to nationwide housing shortages?

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