2019 Candidate Interview: T. R. Carr for Farmington Hills City Council
T.R. Carr is running Farmington Hills City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
2019 Candidate Interview: T. R. Carr for Farmington Hills City Council
T.R. Carr is running Farmington Hills City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
Birmingham Removes Boutros from Ballot, HP and Farmington Hills Candidates Weigh Options
Boutros was one of at least three candidates in local races in Oakland County that was disqualified based on issues with their Affidavit of Identity forms.
Disqualified Candidates Get Different Results…
In Hazel Park and Farmington Hills, the cities complied. But in Birmingham, officials said the candidate’s name should stay.
Grace Newlin of Farmington Hills Serving as Miss Oakland County
The 2019 competition was the first Miss Oakland County held under the new “Miss America 2.0” format, which contains…
Grace Newlin of Farmington Hills Serving as Miss Oakland County
The 2019 competition was the first Miss Oakland County held under the new “Miss America 2.0” format, which contains…
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
$5,000 Scholarship for Anti-Texting Campaign, Deadline Aug. 31
“The scholarship has been created in her honor to inspire change in teens who drive distracted
and help prevent car accidents,”
2019 Candidate Interview: Danette Duron-Willner, Farmington Hills City Council
Danette Duron-Willner is running for Farmington Hills City Council.
Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
Reporter Food: BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle
Reporter Food: BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2019) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Its Father’s Day and those of you who know me know that White Castle is not only our favorite national sponsor, but a place that is sentimental to me…
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County Times began a decade ago with the launch of The Ferndale One-Fifteen News. This online magazine came out on the first and fifteenth of each month for a couple of years before making…
Farmington/F. Hills Education Foundation Inspires, Innovates, & Invests in Students
Farmington/F. Hills Education Foundation Inspires, Innovates, & Invests in Students (Aimee Ergas, Foundation Trustee, June 10, 2019) Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI -Creative teachers dream of having the resources to try innovative programs and techniques with their students, inspiring new thinking and new skills. In the Farmington Public Schools, teachers have the opportunity to make some…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Man Robbed of Yorkie While On Walk in Farmington Hills
Man Robbed of Yorkie While On Walk in Farmington Hills (Farmington Hills Police Department, May 29, 2019) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a report of a larceny of a dog and assault on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at approximately 6:45 PM, in the area of Lochmoor and Queensboro Street,…
Ten Communities Win Main Street Oakland County Awards
Ten Communities Win Main Street Oakland County Awards (Main Street Oakland County, May 13, 2019) Pontiac, Michigan – Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority captured the Spirit of Main Street award for the second time as 10 downtowns were honored Thursday during the gala celebration at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac.…