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Category Archives: Bloomfield Area Communities

Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest 

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 26, 2022

The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.

Stuff to Know When it Snows

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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, 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 PublisherDecember 21, 2022

There are things to think about to make these kinds of days go better though. Here are some frequently asked questions to consider:

Oakland County Resources for Those Experiencing Homelessness

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, New Hudson, 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 PublisherDecember 21, 2022

Although Oakland County has a strong economy and many resources, there are still residents that are forced to choose between necessities like buying food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.

Dec 29 – 42 Strong Hockey Classic to Benefit Tate Myre Foundation

Bloomfield Area Communities, Events, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2022

The evening features Team 42 Strong versus Team Wolverine in a hockey game. Teams are comprised of former professional and college players including current University of Michigan varsity hockey player Johnny Druskinis as well as recreational players from the community.

Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 18, 2022

It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.

Zekelman Holocaust Center Offering Free Admission Through End of Year

Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 17, 2022

In addition to free admission, The HC will also offer additional tours and survivor talks December 27-30…

Oakland County to Hire Transit Manager and Planners Following Voter Approval of Transportation Millage

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, New Hudson, 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 PublisherDecember 16, 2022

Oakland County has created a Transit Division in its Economic Development Department laying the foundation for improving and expanding transit options throughout the county.

How Oakland and Wayne Compare with Other Million+ Population Counties Across Country

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, 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, New Hudson, 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 PublisherDecember 15, 2022

 I thought it would be interesting to look at a number of demographic variables and see how Oakland, and Wayne, measure up against their peers.

MML# 4 – Hackers Hitting Clarkston in 2018 Serves as Training Example for Other Cities

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, New Hudson, 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, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2022

Examples of attacks can be found all over the county, and the costs have not been as small as Clarkston.

10 Nonprofits Awarded Healthy Food Access Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2022

A total of $300,000 was distributed through Pontiac Community Foundation.

Data Shows Average Ages, Percentage of Children and Seniors, in Oakland County Communities

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, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, 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 PublisherDecember 8, 2022

Today, December 8, the Census Bureau released its latest round of 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) data for the period 2017-2021

Outbreak of Cyptosporidiosis Causes Illness in Oakland, Livingston and Ingham Counties

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, New Hudson, Northville, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 8, 2022

MDHHS and local health departments have been investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in residents in Livingston, Ingham and Oakland counties.

Man Charged with Ethnic Intimidation After Incident at Jewish Preschool

Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 4, 2022

“We stand with the Jewish community in deploring this incident and behavior, and in any such situation we will seek to hold anyone accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

Expungements Give 150 Oakland County Residents a Clean Slate

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 2, 2022

The milestone was reached in only 18 months, with the program launch during the spring of 2021.

Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2022

It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.

Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest 

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.

Dec 14 – Virtual Planners Gathering to Learn About Oakland County Land Bank Authority

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

Tune in to learn how the Land Bank will support economic growth through the strategic acquisition and subsequent sale of properties, returning them to the tax rolls in a manner consistent with community-based plans.

Awesome Laptop Deal – With Sales Benefiting Oakland County Times

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, New Hudson, 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 PublisherNovember 23, 2022

PLUS $100 contribution to Oakland County Times when you mention coupon code: OCTimes.

VIDEO: Sheriff Bouchard Addresses Students About Safety and Threats

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, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, 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 PublisherNovember 16, 2022

With threats disrupting schools across Oakland County, Sheriff Michael Bouchard made a social media video addressing students. 

How to Nominate Someone for Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Awards

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2022

“We are looking for young adults who through their work, ideas, and service embody what it means to be ‘Oakland Together,’” Coulter said.

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