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Category Archives: Oak Park

State Touts Economic Impact on Women & Families with Repeal of Tampon Tax

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., 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 5, 2021

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed SB 153, the second half of a bipartisan package to repeal the tax on essential menstrual products,

Oakland and Macomb Residents Impacted by Flooding in June May Qualify for Benefits

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Novi, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 1, 2021

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will accept in-person applications during specified hours on six days at locations in each of the two counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3.

2021 Candidate Interview Videos – Oak Park

All Stories, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 27, 2021

Our goal is to give every candidate a chance to share what is important to them, and for voters to be introduced to the people asking to represent them.

Here’s Where to Find News for Your City, Township, or Village

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, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 25, 2021

Click to find news for your community!

Ferndale Schools’ Dr. Bazzi Named Superintendent of the Year

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 18, 2021

Over the past five years, she has embraced and pushed the district’s mission to provide all students with an exceptional education that prepares them for college, careers, and success in a diverse society.

2021 Oakland County Times Candidate Interview Video Series

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 18, 2021

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.

Small Businesses Can Apply for MIOSHA Grants

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Royal Oak, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 15, 2021

MIOSHA’s goal is to help more Michigan companies step up to enhance their workplace safety and health programs

ALERT: Kroger and Armour Roast Beef Among Brands Being Recalled for Lead

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 11, 2021

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Several Communities Have Proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 Ballot

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 5, 2021

Here are the communities that have proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot:

With Facebook Down It’s a Great Time to Explore, and Support, Local Journalism

All Stories, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Northville, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 4, 2021

If you’re looking for alternatives to scroll through, check out our…

Oakland County Offering COVID Vaccines, Including Booster

All Stories, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 3, 2021

Nearly 293,000 of eligible Oakland County residents remain unvaccinated, at least 47,000 of whom are ages 12-19 years old. New cases of COVID-19 continue to grow, especially among unvaccinated residents.

Events in Oakland County

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Clawson, Ferndale, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2021

Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration.

King & Queen Replaced w/Gender Neutral “Royalty” at Ferndale Homecoming

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 23, 2021

Although there will still be competition, and crowns for the winners, there will be no King or Queen for this year’s Ferndale High School Homecoming.  That’s because…

Jonathan Turner Appointed to Ferndale School Board 

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 15, 2021

Out of eleven applicants for the position, Ferndale School Board voted Monday to appoint former Ferndale High School student Jonathan Turner to fill the seat left vacant…

Too Young to Run: Candidate Age Requirements Vary by City

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2021

…it means depending on one’s zip code there it means a seven year gap in opportunity for younger citizens in some cities. 

Fire Destroys Townhomes in Royal Oak Township

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 2, 2021

A fire Wednesday on S. Hart Place destroyed townhomes in Royal Oak Township Wednesday, leaving a resident injured with burns.

With Kulick Center Closed, Ferndale Seniors Move & Invite New Members

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant RidgeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 1, 2021

Ferndale Seniors meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Oakland County Hosting Low Cost Vaccination, Micro-chipping Event Oct. 2

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 1, 2021

Services will include $10 vaccinations for dogs and cats, $20 microchips, $20 heartworm tests and other preventative treatments including flea prevention and dewormer.

Sept 24 – Ferndale Homecoming Parade and Game

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 1, 2021

Staging for the parade starts at 4:30pm. The tailgate party begins in the FHS parking lot at 5pm. The football game begins at 7pm.

After Being Struck by SUV, Ferndale Girls Urge Others to Drive Safely

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 30, 2021

…they had no idea that just minutes later they would be going to the hospital instead of school.

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