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Category Archives: Novi

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.

OC Restaurant Quest: Burrito King in Novi

Novi, Reporter Food, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

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.

Dec 8 – Oakland County Business Forward in Novi

Events, Novi, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

To learn how Business Forward can assist with your small business, Oakland County is hosting open houses in newly added locations around the county.

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.

Scouts Across Oakland County Collect Over 46,000 Pounds of Food for Charities

Novi, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 20, 2022

“Scouts who participate are walking away with a lesson, not just about the need for good deeds, but also the rewarding feeling that comes with helping your neighbors,”

The Numbers Behind Oakland County’s Transit Millage Vote

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 17, 2022

Judging from past votes and the fact that over half of the county’s jurisdictions had voted to opt-out in the past, I was predicting a rather close loss for the measure.

Boy was I wrong! 

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. 

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for White Castle Cravers

Auburn Hills, Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2022

Finding the perfect holiday gift for a loved one can be a daunting task. If that loved one loves White Castle, however, finding an ideal present will be a whole lot easier this year.

MML#3 – Workshop Spurs Creative Thinking and Co-Worker Connectivity

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Keego Harbor, 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, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2022

But can things like coloring, music, and Play-doh sculptures make a difference in City Hall?
“Municipal government is one of the most difficult places to insert creativity,” Dempsey said. 

OC Restaurant Quest: Gatsby’s in Novi

Novi, Reporter Food, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 14, 2022

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

Dec 8 – Oakland County Business Forward in Novi

Events, Novi, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 12, 2022

To learn how Business Forward can assist with your small business, Oakland County is hosting open houses in newly added locations around the county.

Voter Turnout Across Oakland County for Nov 8, 2022 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, Election 2022, 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, 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 10, 2022

Only 5 communities experienced an increase in turnout over 2018 – Novi twp. (9.1 percentage points), Clarkston, South Lyon, Addison Township and Huntington Woods. 

2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information

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., Election 2022, 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 8, 2022

Videos are added as we can up until Election Day, so please check back often for new interviews.

Candidate Interview: Christina Kafkakis for State Rep Dist 49

Commerce Twp., Election 2022, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Novi, Slide, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!

Candidate Interview: David Staudt for State Rep Dist 21

All Stories, Election 2022, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!

Candidate Interview: Kelly Breen for State Rep Dist 21

All Stories, Election 2022, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!

Candidate Interview: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist 13

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Election 2022, Keego Harbor, Novi, Orchard Lake, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!

Nonpartisan Analyses of Nov. 8 Statewide Ballot Proposals

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Election 2022, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

Michigan voters will be asked on Nov. 8 to decide whether to adopt three proposals to amend the Michigan Constitution.

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