County’s Nurse on Call Hotline Now Called Oakland Connects, with Multiple Resources Available

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, 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 Lake

The current Oakland County Nurse on Call hotline has expanded and been renamed to the Oakland Connects Helpline.

Students Can Register for Oakland County Cup – Mario Kart 8 Competition Jan 31

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Events, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

Limited spots are available for this tournament. Registration is first-come, first-served. Don’t get left at the starting line- sign up now!

Oakland County Commission Accepting Applications for Black Excellence Awards

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 Lake

The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23, 2026.

Amex Shop Small Grant Program Accepting Applications Through Jan 16

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, 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 Lake

The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.

Oakland County Launches New Dog Licensing Program with Added Protection for Pets

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, 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 Lake

The new system streamlines dog licensing through an easy-to-use online platform while providing added protection if a pet becomes lost.

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Oakland County Local Gems Sweepstakes Winners Announced

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes shined a bright light on small businesses this holiday season, generating more than 1,000 entries from Southeast Michigan residents eager to share their favorite neighborhood shops, restaurants and services. 

Case of Measles Reported, Potential Exposure Site at DMC Hospital in Commerce Twp

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County measles cases have been linked to domestic and international travel this year

So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster Desserts Recalled for Potential Foreign Materials

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it.

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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 Lake

“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.