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Category Archives: Clarkston/Independence Twp.

OC Restaurant Quest:  Flights of Fancy in Waterford

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Pontiac, Reporter Food, Slide, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 24, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations

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 19, 2025

These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.

May 8 – Waterford Showcase

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Highland Twp., Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 19, 2025

We feature the area’s best in business and consumer products and services, township services, recreation, health, fitness, beauty, home improvement, and more.

Video: Search for The Weird and Wonderful American Woodcock

Auburn Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Explore!, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 17, 2025

What I also didn’t realize at the time was that not only are these creatures known for their unusual looks – their courtship dance is also an intriguing sight.

How to Share Events on Oakland County Times

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., Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 14, 2025

We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.

MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 9, 2025

The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.

Construction Projects Impacting Several Oakland County Parks

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 3, 2025

During this period, temporary measures and closure of park facilities are anticipated.

OC Restaurant Quest: Sisters Cafe in Clarkston

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Reporter Food, Slide, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 29, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 26, 2025

Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.

Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Events, 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., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 25, 2025

As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…

Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representatives Mike Harris and Mike McFall as Legislators of the Year

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Slide, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2025

“During difficult times, their ability to reach across the aisle and come to consensus is an example of leadership and partnership.”

OC Restaurant Quest: Clarkston Restaurant Reviews

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

OC Restaurant Quest: Taylor’s Tavern in Holly – Soon to be Famous!

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Reporter Food, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 14, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

NB I-75 Lane and Ramp Closures to Begin Monday in Northern Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2025

The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state’s infrastructure. 

Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 12, 2025

Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.

Fitness Equipment, Furniture and More From Great Lakes Athletic Club Up For Online Auction

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 12, 2025

Biddergy.com has been contracted to sell various surplus assets via online auction on Tuesday March 18th!

2025 NoHaz Events in Clarkston, Oxford, Orion, and Pontiac

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2025

Each year, NoHaz schedules collection events to provide disposal opportunities for residents of the member communities.

March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Events, Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., 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, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2025

Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?

March 1-16 – Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Pontiac, Slide, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 8, 2025

Enhance your Restaurant Week experience with the Restaurant Week Passport! Here’s how it works:

Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2025

It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.

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