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Category Archives: Hazel Park

High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

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 PublisherDecember 3, 2025

“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.

Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes

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 PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!

Amazon Prime Air Launches Drone Delivery in Metro Detroit Area

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Amazon Air is a test program that allows online shoppers within 7.5 miles of the Amazon distribution centers in Hazel Park or Pontiac to order small items to be delivered by drone in one hour or less.

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Smokehaus Ferndale

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Newbie Foodie, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2025

Smokehaus Ferndale is located at 177 Vester Avenue in Ferndale.

Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser

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 PublisherNovember 21, 2025

Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.

Acorns Gathered in Ferndale to Help Grow White Oaks in Northern Oakland County Nature Preserves

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2025

Thanks to nature-loving volunteers, Ferndale acorns are getting around.

Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages

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, Jobs, 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 PublisherNovember 11, 2025

From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.

A Statistical View of Veterans in Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 11, 2025

For this Veterans Day we’ve decided to take a look at statistics regarding veterans in Michigan.

Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election

2025 Election, 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, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 6, 2025

The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.

WB I-696 Ramps from I-75 to M-10 to Close Starting Nov 14 for Traffic Shift 

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 3, 2025

The final phase of the Restore the Reuther project involves completing the rebuilding of I-696 in 2026, while in 2027 I-696 will have major road work done between I-75 and Dequindre Road.

Oakland County Kicks Off Local Gems Sweepstakes – Support Local Businesses, Enter to Win

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 PublisherNovember 1, 2025

Follow and share on social media using @AdvantageOak, #OaklandCounty, and #LocalGemOC.

Michigan Joins 25 Other States in Lawsuit Over Halted SNAP Food Assistance Funding

Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 29, 2025

Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights

Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 27, 2025

The Breakfast Club is located at 30600 John R in Madison Heights.

Pick It Up Hazel Park: City Adding Trash Bins and Dog Waste Bags, Seeking Public Input

Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 27, 2025

“This initiative is about more than just cleanliness, it’s about neighbors working together to create a healthier, more vibrant, and walkable Hazel Park! ” said Councilmember Alissa Sullivan.

Food Pantries in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 23, 2025

For the Oakland County resource page visit https://www.oakgov.com/community/resources/food-assistance

USDA Orders Pause on Food Assistance Benefits Due to Government Shutdown

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 23, 2025

Nearly 13% of Michigan households, approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits. About 43% are families with children and 36% are families with members who are older adults or disabled.

OLHSA Seeks Public Input on Housing in Online Survey

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 21, 2025

The Community & Neighborhood Housing Survey 2025 is now open, and we need your input!

Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser

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 PublisherOctober 20, 2025

Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.

Ferndale Delays Flock Vote, Hosting Info Sessions Nov 5 and 13

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 15, 2025

Due to the strong community feedback, the City has postponed the vote and will be holding two community conversations about Flock Safety.

2025 Candidate Interviews Across Oakland County, So Far

2025 Election, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 15, 2025

Candidates running for any office that has voters in Oakland County are welcome to do a video interview. 

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