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Category Archives: Pontiac

Reduce Driving and Win Prizes – SEMCOG Commuter Challenge Starts May 1

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 27, 2023

Sign up and find your green commute options using Commuter Connect and record your trips for the chance to win prizes.

Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston

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., Data-Based Stories, 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 PublisherApril 27, 2023

Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.

Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning

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, Resources, 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 PublisherApril 26, 2023

Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.

89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process

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 PublisherApril 24, 2023

Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.

April 23 – Volunteers Needed for Murphy Park Cleanup in Pontiac

Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 22, 2023

Help us prepare a native wildflower garden and clean up trash at Murphy Park in Pontiac!

A Business Built Out of Helping a Friend, DeClutter Bug Founder Shares A Bit of Her Work

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 18, 2023

“If it’s not blessing your life, pass it on to somebody else so it can bless their life,” she said.

White Castle Offering 20% Off Online Orders for 4/20 Day

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 15, 2023

It’s White Castle’s way of recognizing the unofficial holiday of the cannabis culture.

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

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.

Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning

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 PublisherApril 13, 2023

We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.

Nonprofits Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Can Apply for MI Impact Grants

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Northville, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 12, 2023

The MI Impact Grant program supports Gov. Whitmer’s MI New Economy plan that set a goal of lifting 100,000 families out of working poverty during the next five years.

Meijer Pre-made Salads Recalled

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 11, 2023

The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes premade salads carried at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

BOSS Interview: Dennis Whittie of Whittie Law Center

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 10, 2023

The Whittie Law Center began eight years ago and has an office in Royal Oak, though Whittie represents clients throughout the Metro Detroit area. 

CP Journalism Series: Why We Report on the Sad Stuff

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 10, 2023

There are a number of reasons why journalists share information about the saddest and hardest experiences that happen in the community

As Dog Census Approaches, County Reminds Owners to Purchase License

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, 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 PublisherApril 6, 2023

People may usually purchase a dog license from staff at their local city, village, or township hall, from many veterinary offices, at our location, or online at oakgov.com/petadoption.

OCHN Launches Youth and Family Care Connection Program for Short-Term Mental Heatlhcare

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 6, 2023

“It is a challenging time that requires specialized behavioral healthcare and support, that’s where the Youth & Family Care Connection can help.”

Eli Cooper Selected to Serve as Oakland County’s First Transit Manager

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 6, 2023

Cooper was the transportation program manager in Ann Arbor for more than 17 years

Body of Missing Oxford Man Found Behind Church in Pontiac

Oxford, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 4, 2023

The last confirmed sighting of Smith was on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. when he was seen leaving McLaren Oakland Hospital

Oakland County Loses Population for Second Year in a Row

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 3, 2023

2022’s estimate of 1,269,431 is almost 5,000 less than the 2020 Census count.

Oakland County Main Street Coordinator John Bry Honored with National Award

Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Madison Hts., Oxford, Pontiac, Slide, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 30, 2023

“John’s passion for historic preservation and ability to rally local leaders around the Main Street Approach have made a lasting impact on countless communities.”

MML Foundation Accepting Applications for Bridge Builders Microgrants

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 29, 2023

Projects must occur in a Michigan Municipal League member community. League member communities include nearly every city and village, as well as multiple urban townships in Michigan.

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