Licensing Shows Which Breed is Tops in Pleasant Ridge, Most Popular Dog Names
Licensing is an important public safety issue as it ensures that the dogs residing in the community have current rabies vaccinations.
June 11 – Go Comedy! Improv Theater’s Run for Laughs to Support Local Charities
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit three great organizations: Affirmations, Common Ground, and The Detroit Creativity Project. These three organization align with the Run For Laughs mission to support mental health awareness, inclusion and community.
June 9 – Learn About Invasive Species at Ferndale’s Harding Park
The Ferndale Garden Club is meeting at Harding Park on June 9, 2022 from 7-8:30pm to learn how to identify, manage, and prevent invasive species in the home garden…
Memorial Day Memories: Pre-Pandemic Parade Pictures
We look back at Memorial Day parades through the years leading up to the pandemic.
Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration. Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
SOAR Chamber Director Resigns, Rainbow Run Postponed
Each year on the morning of Ferndale Pride, runners gather in downtown Ferndale donned in multi-colored outfits and tall rainbow socks celebrating diversity for the Rainbow Run. But this year the event has been postponed because the person in charge of organizing it has resigned.
June 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for 45th District Court
Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township
June 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for 45th District Court
Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township
Journalists and Writers, Here’s How to Freelance for Oakland County Times
As Oakland County Times continues to grow, we’re inviting more writers to be part of our freelance team.
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
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
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
May 15 – White Castle Offering Free Slider on National Slider Day
On this day dedicated to the burger that launched the fast-food industry, White Castle will offer a free Cheese Slider (no purchase necessary) to anyone with a digital coupon, which will be sent to email subscribers and posted on White Castle’s social media channels.
Ferndale Schools Seeking AmeriCorps Reading and Math Interventionists
Part-time and full-time positions are available in Ferndale Schools for the coming school year!
30 Years of Coventry Creations: A Tour of The Candle Factory
The philosophy of that prosperity candle is one that reflects that kind of entrepreneur that Smith always set out to be – one that can be proud of their work, one that treats everyone they deal with well, and one that gives back to the community that supports them.
Video: Ferndale Chief Chats About Fire Causes, New Technologies, Glass Ceilings, and Community
She also talked about the causes of fires, fire prevention efforts, what other work firefighters do beyond the obvious, and her thoughts on the building needs for the fire station.
June 4 – Ferndale Pride and Rainbow Run
Ferndale Pride strives to recognize and promote pride for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex and ally communities, working with residents, businesses, community groups, and all segments of the community to welcome and promote the celebration of diversity
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
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
Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.
Oakland County Welcomes New Health Officer Calandra Green
County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed Calandra Green as the first woman of color to fill this key county role.