School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations
Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.
SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including Oakland County
Among the Oakland County Projects are work to be done on sections of John R, Novi Road, Orchard Lake Road, Walton, 13 Mile, M-59, Pontiac Trail, Telegraph and more.
Places to Play Pickleball in Oakland County
Take a swing at pickleball and check out our list to find a court near you! Ready, set, pickle!
County-Wide Transit Millage to Appear on Nov. 8 Ballot
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to place a countywide transit millage on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot.
Making the Call for Ozone Action Days: How the Decision Happens, and Why
When an area does meet the requirements for having an Ozone Action Day the public is notified through weather reports on the television and radio as well as in local newspapers.
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3: Populations up to 9,999
A Look at the Data: Housing Types and Home Ownership Rates Across Oakland County pt 3: Populations up to 9,999 (Kurt Metzger, Aug. 9, 2022) Oakland County, MI – Housing is an essential element of community development. It impacts residents and governments, property values, local revenues, public services, and community stability. An examination of housing…
72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.
Aug 4-8 – Holly Community Hosting Moving Wall Memorial, Honoring Lives Lost in Vietnam
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has the names of 58,318 Americans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall is a half scale model of the actual Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vietnam Combat Veterans LTD has been traveling around the county with the Moving Wall.
72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.
Aug 4-8 – Holly Community Hosting Moving Wall Memorial, Honoring Lives Lost in Vietnam
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has the names of 58,318 Americans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall is a half scale model of the actual Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vietnam Combat Veterans LTD has been traveling around the county with the Moving Wall.
Court Rules in Favor of Increasing Minimum Wage – Even for Tipped Workers
Court Rules in Favor of Increasing Minimum Wage – Even for Tipped Workers (MI Time to Care Coalition, July 26, 2022) The MI Time to Care coalition has led a successful fight in court last Tuesday, restoring the ability of every Michigan worker to earn paid sick time and raising the minimum wage for tipped…
County Executive Presents Recommended Budget to Commission
Coulter said. “There are many things in this budget to be proud of, but one of the most significant for me is that we’ve officially ended the practice of planning to use our fund balance for operating expenses.”
Candidate Interview: Garrett Soldano for Governor of Michigan
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Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert
Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
Candidate Interview: Diana Mohyi for State Rep. Dist 20
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Oct 2-Jan 22 – Van Gogh in America Exhibition at DIA
Van Gogh in America will be the largest Van Gogh exhibition in America in a generation, featuring paintings, drawings, and prints by Van Gogh from museums and private collections worldwide.
Candidate Interview: Kevin Rinke for Governor of Michigan
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Oakland County Establishes Land Bank to Spur Development
“The Oakland County Land Bank Authority enables us to expand our economic development toolkit so that we can directly address property vacancies, support new developments and return foreclosed properties to the tax rolls,” said Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg.