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Sheriff Reminds Parents of Danger in Sleeping in Same Bed as Babies and Infants After Pontiac Child’s Death

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 25, 2023

Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths.

Oakland County Honors Local Women During Women’s History Month

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 24, 2023

Here in Oakland County, the Board of Commissioners is recognizing local women for the historic impact they have made in their communities

OC Restaurant Quest: Jerry’s Coney Island in Waterford

Pontiac, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 24, 2023

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

SB Woodward Avenue to Close at South Blvd. for Two Months for Intersection Improvements

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 23, 2023

MDOT is investing $3.1 million to complete intersection safety improvements on I-75 BL (Woodward Avenue) at South Boulevard.

Oakland County Has First Chief Public Defender – Paulette Loftin

Pontiac, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 22, 2023

“Criminal defense attorneys play a critical role in our justice system, and creation of the new Oakland County Public Defender’s Office is an important step.”

SEMCOG Grants to Help Local Cities with LED Streetlights, Pedestrian Paths and More

Berkley, Bingham Farms, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 22, 2023

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is a federally funded program to improve air quality by reducing carbon dioxide from on-road vehicle sources.

Women and Entrepreneurs of Color Can Apply for Michigan Economic Opportunity Loans

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 22, 2023

Entrepreneurs will be able to apply for up to $50,000 in loans through this program.

April 11 – MDOT Hosting Open House to Discuss I-75 Noise Study

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Events, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 21, 2023

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public open house to discuss the draft I-75 noise study in Oakland County

Up to $1,500 Available for Low Income Residents to Help with Water Bills at April 14 OLHSA Event

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 19, 2023

Water Assistance Day will take place on Friday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Health Department headquarters

ReLeaf Michigan Seeking Applicants for Community Tree Plantings

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 18, 2023

Spring is right around the corner, and ReLeaf Michigan is excited to get out and start planting trees!

Fireworks and Teenage Dreams Fueled YakTown Don’t Back Down’s Creation

Pontiac, Secrets to Success, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 15, 2023

Beginning with 12 shirts on March 9, 2018, Preston worked his way up through pop-up shops and community support and now has his own storefront in Pontiac.

County Executive Coulter Touts Values, Shares Updates at State of the County Address

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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 14, 2023

As you can see, our future is bright. Your county is strong. It’s dedicated to reweaving the fabric of our communities through a wonderful mosaic of relationships.

OC Restaurant Quest: Gino’s in Keego Harbor

Keego Harbor, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Slide, Sylvan LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 13, 2023

Gino’s is located at 1999 Cass Lake Rd in Keego Harbor. Learn more at http://www.ginospizzakeego.com

Ferndale School District Considers Facilities as CASA Moves and Kulick Remains Empty

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 13, 2023

Students in the program come from Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Lamphere, Madison, Oak Park and Pontiac Districts.

New Nonprofit Oakland Thrive Launched to Help Small Businesses

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., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Secrets to Success, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 8, 2023

The nonprofit allows greater flexibility, sustainability, and scope when it comes to helping small businesses succeed.

Explore: A Look Inside Michigan’s First Goodwill Bookstore

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, Favorites, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 8, 2023

Goodwill is known for their thrift stores full of gently-used clothes, housewares, toys and more. But they’ve brought a new concept to Michigan…

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, Secrets to Success, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 3, 2023

We are hoping to enroll struggling metro Detroit low-income families to finally help them get control of their finances, improve their credit scores and, eventually, be able to own their own home