Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13

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 Lake

Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!

Accessible Kayak Launch at Independence Oaks Helps Adults Stay Active, Classes Available

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

  Accessible Kayak Launch at Independence Oaks Helps Adults Stay Active, Classes Available (Oakland County Parks and Recreation, May 31, 2022) Clarkston, MI – Whether an experienced kayaker or a novice, there is something for everyone at a series of Active Adult Kayak Clinics this summer. Adults ages 50 and older can learn the basics…

New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, 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, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…

Student Artwork Across County Touts Financial Literacy

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Novi, Oxford, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The winners and honorable mentions will receive cash prizes from a $10,000 contest fund provided by Flagstar Bank and will have their art displayed in the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office for a year and on the website along with all the entries.

Free Rabies Vaccine with Dog License Purchase Extended

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oakland Township, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg

“Protecting your dog against rabies also protects your family and neighbors,” said Bob Gatt, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center manager. “We don’t want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license.”

Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.

Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts

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 Lake

The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.

Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County

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., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, 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

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.

VIDEO: Oakland County Expert Chats About Restaurant Inspections

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 Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.

Share Your Nonprofit or Community Group’s Story!

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times is inviting readers to submit guest stories featuring a charity or community group that is meaningful to them. You can be a volunteer, a staffer, administration, someone who uses services, or even just someone who supports the group’s efforts.

VIDEO: County Commissioner Cavell Discusses New Housing Security Efforts

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions at Wednesday night’s meeting that are aimed at increasing housing security in Oakland County.

Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Allow Hybrid Public Meetings

All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Michigan Legislature has amended the Open Meetings Act (OMA) multiple times during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable virtual meetings. However, all local governments are once again required to meet in person.

Attorney General Nessel Shares Tips to Avoid Puppy Scams

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford

“While we saw a spike in pet adoptions and purchases at the beginning of the pandemic, the possibility of bad actors looking to scam pet lovers remains a concern at all times,” Nessel said

HUD Announces Grant Opportunity to Combat Housing Discrimination

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

In addition to enforcement and education and outreach activities, the funding can be used to respond to housing inquiries, conduct fair housing testing, provide legal assistance, and cover costs associated with providing services related to the pandemic.