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Category Archives: Pontiac

Nonprofits and Municipalities Can Apply for Tree Planting Grants

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 19, 2023

The DNR administers the grant program and ReLeaf Michigan provides tree planting, project coordination and technical assistance for planting projects.

Income Guidelines for WIC Program Increased; Additional Michigan Families May Qualify

Auburn Hills, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 10, 2023

WIC is open to participants with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty level.

Michigan Attorney General Warns Swifties of Ticket Scams

Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 9, 2023

If you have a complaint regarding tickets you purchased online, please contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team

White Castle Hosting Contest for Recipes Using Sliders as the Star Ingredient

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 9, 2023

Recipes must use at least six beef Sliders (Original, Cheese or Jalapeño) with or without pickles.

I-75 to Close For Weekend from Dixie Hwy to Saginaw Road Beginning Friday June 9

Auburn Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Fenton, Groveland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 8, 2023

All traffic will be detoured onto Dixie Highway.

Women Learn Skills Building Homes and Friendships, Helping Others with Women Build Program

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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 7, 2023

Instructions on how to become a Women Build team member in Oakland County can be found on the Women Build page on the organization’s website.

Pontiac Volunteers Bring Wildflower Garden to Murphy Park

Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 7, 2023

Over 800 square feet of land has been prepared to be home to a native pollinator garden in Pontiac thanks to an Earth Day beautification project headed by Connor Healy and Kaitlyn Wencel.

June 29 – Oakland County Veteran’s Resource Fair in Waterford

Auburn Hills, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 6, 2023

Veteran’s Resource Fair Representatives will be onsite to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with these resources…

June 17 – Juneteenth Freedom Day Event in Pontiac

Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 5, 2023

Come join us to celebrate Freedom Day for Juneteenth Saturday, June 17th  from 12pm-10pm in Downtown Pontiac.

Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest Winners Announced

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 29, 2023

A record 160 art entries were received and judged on creativity, artistic execution and the incorporation of the financial empowerment theme.

Oakland County Proposes Purchasing Ottawa Towers and Leasing Phoenix Center in Pontiac

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 26, 2023

Earlier this month, the County was authorized by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee to enter into a purchase agreement to:

Man Fatally Shot Tuesday Night in Pontiac, One Suspect Remains at Large

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 24, 2023

A Pontiac man died Tuesday night after he was shot multiple times while he was in a home in the 300 block of Central in Pontiac.

Estimates Show Population Decline in 3/4 of Oakland County Communities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, 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, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 23, 2023

The Census Bureau has just released 2022 population estimates for all cities, villages, towns and townships across the country.

Bridge and Road Resurfacing Projects on I-75 from M-15 to County Line Start Monday

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2023

This project includes resurfacing I-75, repairing 11 bridges, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, signs, and guardrail.

OCSO’s Crisis Intervention Team Follow Up Check Turns Into Lifesaving Moment

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2023

It was the first time that unit members had encountered a person actively overdosing during one of their unscheduled follow-up visits

Pontiac Home Repair Program Coming Soon

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2023

Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Home Repair Hotline.

Road Projects in Auburn Hills – How To Stay Up on The Construction

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 18, 2023

The warm weather carries the scent of lilacs, tulips, and… asphalt!

Savvy Savers Program Offers Incentive to Those Taking Virtual Financial Education Class

Auburn Hills, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 16, 2023

“Our program is designed to get everyone into the mindset of saving regularly and we hope this incentive will be an added encouragement to come to our meetings,”

50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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 PublisherMay 15, 2023

Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.

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 Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

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

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