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Category Archives: Pontiac

Coronavirus Death, Closure of Playgrounds & Malls, and More Updates

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2020

The county is currently handling 227 confirmed cases through various hospitals and self-quarantine.

Pontiac Restaurants Offering Carryout

All Stories, Pontiac, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

Several Pontiac restaurants are offering carryout service.

Pet Adoptions & Other County Animal Services Available Only by Appointment

All Stories, Animals/Pets, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2020

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is requiring the public to make an appointment if they wish to adopt a pet or surrender an animal.

Deputy Shoots through Windshield, Injuring Teen in Pontiac Traffic Stop

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 11, 2020

The female who was struck by gunfire was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

Reporter Food: Little MO in Downtown Pontiac

All Stories, Pontiac, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 6, 2020

For me it was a trip back to the tastes of childhood with the “Best of What’s Around Burger,” made with freshly ground venison…

Financial Literacy Art Contest for Students in Oakland County

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 22, 2020

My hope is that students can use their favorite art form to think in new ways about money and finances.

Sheriff Bouchard Appointed to Presidential Commission Work Group on Law Enforcement

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 21, 2020

Subject Matter Experts, including Sheriff Bouchard, have been appointed to develop recommendations on these various topics…

Prosecutors Office Teams up with Equality Michigan for LGBTQ Issues Training

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 21, 2020

The MOU is designed to help ensure that those in the LGBTQ community receive the necessary support when they are victims of crime.

Restaurant Inspection Reports Soon to be Available Online

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 6, 2020

Oakland County will join Macomb County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit, which have adopted similar policies.

Oakland County Times Favorite Stories of 2019

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 12, 2020

Here’s a look back at the best stories of the past year.

County Animal Shelter Making Changes as Supervisor Recovers from Dog Attack

All Stories, Animals/Pets, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 3, 2020

“The incident has been very traumatic for each and everyone one of us working at the shelter,” Animal Control Manager Robert Gatt said.

Listening and Believing: HAVEN’s Recommendations for How to Help 

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, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 29, 2019

The recommended response to reports of violence is not necessarily what people might expect, and in fact surprised many of the women in the roo

Short-Term Shelter for Women Closing, Long Term Programs Continue

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 19, 2019

“We’re about people helping people long-term. I was not going to hurt the long-term program by taking dollars out of the long-term program.”

Short-Term Shelter for Women Closing, Long Term Programs Continue

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 19, 2019

“We’re about people helping people long-term. I was not going to hurt the long-term program by taking dollars out of the long-term program.”

Planners Hear from Sean Carlson on County Leadership’s Next Steps

All Stories, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 16, 2019

The Executive Team is working on a comprehensive Strategic Plan, rooted in a list of values that Carlson shared:

In Separate Cases, Two Train Track Deaths in One Weekend

All Stories, Pontiac, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2019

This weekend two deaths in SE Oakland County have been reported involving pedestrians who were fatally struck by trains.

Grace Centers of Hope Seeking Winter Clothing Donations

All Stories, Oak Park, Pontiac, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 4, 2019

“With the upcoming winter predicted to be a harsh one, we anticipate a strong need for winter apparel donations,” said Pastor Kent Clark.

Here’s How to Help Feed 3,000 Homeless People at Christmas

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 2, 2019

Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.

Here’s How to Help Feed 3,000 Homeless People at Christmas

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 2, 2019

Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.

What are People in Oakland County Thankful For?

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, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 28, 2019

We asked people across Oakland County what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving. Here are some of the many great things people shared…

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