Oakland County Launches Equity Council
“We look to the council to create a culture for our employees that respects diversity and creates policies that promote equity and inclusion internally and in the critical services we provide to the public.
Quarantine Time Reduced from Two Weeks to Ten Days in Some Situations
Public Health may now reduce the length of quarantine if specific conditions are met.
Oakland County Announces Funding to Help Restaurants Recover
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $7 million of Oakland County’s federal CARES Act allocation and $3 million from the county’s general fund to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15
Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.
Dec. 5 – OLHSA Trivia Night
On Sat Dec. 5 at 7pm kick back and join Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for a fun night of trivia.
Dec. 11 – Reduced Fee for Animal Adoptions through Oakland County
Prospective pet owners should call 248-858-1070 to schedule an appointment.
Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.
Oakland County Announces New Free COVID Testing Sites
The new locations will be in the communities of Holly, Rochester, Southfield, and Pontiac.
Protect MI Child Registry Prevents Marketing of Adult Products to Minors
Thankfully, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, mobile phones (text messaging ads) and instant messenger IDs.
Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
Fire Damages Group Home in Pontiac
Their quick actions prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the home, however the building cannot be occupied until repairs are made.
EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County
Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:
State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites
This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.
County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.