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Category Archives: Pontiac

Man in Wheelchair Shot with Pellet Gun and Mocked, Police in Pontiac Seek Suspects

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 17, 2023

“It is reprehensible that someone would do such a cowardly and despicable thing to an individual in a wheelchair, and they need to be held accountable,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Oakland County Touts Low Traffic-Fatality Rates Compared to State and National Numbers

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 17, 2023

For the year, Oakland County’s fatality rate remained about half of the state and national rates

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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 TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2023

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

Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Reviews by City

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 PublisherJuly 14, 2023

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.  This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle. 

Attorney General Warns of “Juice Jacking” Risk with Public Charging Stations

Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Northville, Novi, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 13, 2023

The FBI calls it “Juice Jacking,” a cyber-theft tactic that can occur whenever an electronic device is plugged into a public charging station like those found in airports or hotel lobbies.

Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Pontiac Teen

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 12, 2023

Azuri was last seen wearing a white tank top and shorts.

Grant From Lowe’s to Help Renovate Ruth Peterson Senior Center in Pontiac

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 11, 2023

Pontiac will utilize these funds to renovate and provide commercial-grade cooking equipment
to the kitchen area at the Ruth Peterson Senior Center. Additional upgrades include

As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, 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 PublisherJuly 10, 2023

Why are more municipalities looking at the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the solution to nationwide housing shortages?

Oakland County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan, With Survey and Public Meeting

Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 6, 2023

Oakland County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan will address a range of natural hazards from flooding and severe weather to active assailants to infrastructure failures.

Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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., Explore!, 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 PublisherJuly 4, 2023

Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.

Women Officials Network Learns from US District Attorney Dawn Ison

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 3, 2023

In November 2021, Ison was appointed by President Joe Biden to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

SEMCOG’s Transportation Safety Plan Outlines Five Elements to Reduce Death and Injuries on Roadways

Civics, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 1, 2023

On average, one person is killed each day in Southeast Michigan, while six more are seriously injured.

Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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 PublisherJuly 1, 2023

Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.

Sept 23 – Waterford Mom to Mom Sale

Pontiac, Slide, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 30, 2023

Join us for the Mom to Mom sale on Sept. 23, 2023 from 8am to 1pm at Waterford Recreation Center

Pontiac Awarded Grant for Pike Street Clinton River Trail Connector Project

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 27, 2023

“Investments in infrastructure are investments in our communities, our economy, and our safety,” said Senator Gary Peters.

Summer Storm Brings Power Outages Across Metro Detroit

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, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, 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 PublisherJune 25, 2023

“After a major storm, it takes us several hours to analyze the extent of damage and develop restoration schedules.”

Royal Oak Couple Battling Golden Bamboo Hopes to Warn Others of Invasive Species

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, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 25, 2023

In addition to this, the roots grew under their front porch, under their gas line and were woven into their chimney.

OC Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Presented with Oakland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award

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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 22, 2023

But the Liberty Bell Award is reserved for a “non-attorney whose community activity has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law.”

One Dead, Three Injured in Pontiac Shooting, Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

Pontiac, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 20, 2023

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest in the case.

Oakland County Celebrates Juneteenth, Raises Flag, and Honors Elizabeth Denison Forth with Historical Plaque

Auburn Hills, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 19, 2023

“This sign outside of the courthouse is just another reminder of where we’ve come from, and the potential we all have when we work together.”

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