Candidate Interview: Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Metroparks Annual Passes on Sale Now
But now through December 31, residents can purchase their 2023 annual vehicle pass for just $35.
Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills
The Jeep struck the bicyclist in the roadway.
Updated Stats are a Good Reminder to Return Absentee Ballots
”Voters who already have an absentee ballot should hand-deliver it as soon as possible to their clerk’s office or ballot drop box to avoid postal delays.”
Nov 5 – Habitat for Humanity Fall Gala at M1 Concourse
Enjoy a night full of food, friends, and great music! 2022 celebrates the 10th Annual Fall Gala for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.
Nov 3 and 7 – Pontiac Hosting Community Development Block Grant Town Hall Meetings
Please join us to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Nov 2 – Pontiac Public Safety Community Town Hall
Come hear updates regarding public safety from Mayor Tim Greimel, City of Pontiac Anti-Violence Task Force, Oakland County Sheriff Relations Team, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept.
Nonpartisan Analyses of Nov. 8 Statewide Ballot Proposals
Michigan voters will be asked on Nov. 8 to decide whether to adopt three proposals to amend the Michigan Constitution.
Pontiac Community Foundation Hiring for Two Positions
Pontiac Community Foundation is hiring a Development Assistant and a M1 Mobility Driver!
Oct 26 – Angels Night Fun Fest Trunk and Treat in Pontiac
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Deputies for Kids are so excited for the 2022 Angel’s Night Fun Fest!
Pontiac Man Charged with Murder of Lyft Driver
“This is shocking and violent tragedy,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “This poor victim is lost to her loving family, and the responsible person should be held fully accountable. Random violence will never be tolerated.”
OC Restaurant Quest: El Toro in Pontiac
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
Videos are added as we can up until Election Day, so please check back often for new interviews.
Candidate Interview: Alexander Duensing for OCC Trustee
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for Healthy Food Access Grants
This program provides one-time operational and programmatic grants to organizations providing critical food assistance services to residents and communities across Oakland County.
Video: Panel Shares Stories of People Using Public Transit
The Oakland Transit Millage Proposal aims to bring those groups together to create a more comprehensive system. If passed voters in the Nov. 8 election, the cost of improving the system would be shared by all communities without an opt-out option. It would mean bus service for cities like Novi and Rochester Hills who currently opt-out of the SMART system. It would also provide funding to the smaller transit organizations – North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA), Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA), and Older Persons Commission which serves the Rochester area.
Candidate Interview: Jeffrey Simek for OCC Trustee
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far
Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far (Kurt Metzger, Oct. 17, 2022) Oakland County, MI – In 2018, Michigan voters approved a wide-ranging constitutional amendment that allows people to register and vote on the day on an election, request absentee ballots without having to give a reason and cast straight-ticket ballots.…
Candidate Interview: Mark Ambrose for Congress Dist 11
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100 Years of Fire Prevention Week: Auburn Hills Shares Fire Escape Plan Checklist
A few minutes spent on fire prevention can go a long way toward maximizing safety and minimizing potential tragedies.