Oakland County Expands Drive-Through COVID Testing Due to Increased Cases
Unvaccinated persons in Michigan had 4.3 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 and 13.2 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.
Phoenix Rising in Pontiac as City Gets all New Council, Tim Greimel as Mayor
Voters made a clean sweep of City Hall this election – choosing Tim Greimel to serve as Mayor, and seven first-timers taking the council seats.
Video: County Commission Sets New Districts, Reduces Number of Seats
Commissioners Charlie Cavell and Bob Hoffman joined Oakland County Times for an interview about the process and the impacts on their districts.
Reporter Food: Rainforest Cafe in Auburn Hills
Dinner at Rainforest Cafe, with a location in Great Lakes Crossing Mall in Auburn Hills, is an experience for kids and young-at-heart adults to enjoy
Reporter Food: Jalapenos Restaurant in Clarkston and Pontiac
Locally-owned Mexican restaurant Jalapenos has locations on Baldwin Road in Pontiac and on Sashabaw Road in Clarkston.
Produce Recall Includes Dole and Kroger Brand Salads and More
Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
SMART Flex Service Has On Demand Transit in Pontiac, Auburn Hills, and Troy
Using the SMART Flex mobile app, anyone within the zones will be able to hail a vehicle directly from their smartphone or by calling the call center at (734) 212-8429.
Richard Oldacre Named Oakland Community Health Network Chief Operating Officer
Oldacre’s expertise in the behavioral and physical healthcare space compliments OCHN’s mission, vision, and values to ensure quality, integrated healthcare services to Oakland County residents supported by the public mental health system.
Undersheriff Michael McCabe Retiring, Major Curtis Childs Promoted
He replaces Undersheriff Michael McCabe who is retiring at the end of December after 44 years with the Sheriff’s Office, including more than 18 years as Undersheriff.
Incoming Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel Announces Transition Team
“This group represents some of the brightest and best professionals in Pontiac and will help ensure that the desires and concerns of all residents are heard to inform our decision-making moving forward.”
Headspace App, for Mental Health, Now Free for Teens
Headspace, the internationally recognized mental wellness and meditation app, is now FREE for children 13-18 years old in the US.
Blueprint for Successful Aging Report Shows Needs of Oakland County Seniors
Physical and electronic versions of the blueprint will be provided to local stakeholders including administration, senior centers and libraries.
Hungry for a Slice? Here are 29 Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Metro Detroit has some amazing locally-owned pizza choices, and we’ve had the chance to try a nice variety of them.
Reporter Food: Lemongrass Thai Restaurant in Pontiac
Lemongrass Thai is located at 3999 Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Tips and Resources
SEMCOG’s Regional Forecast projects that the number of people age 65 and older will grow substantially, by 67% from 2015 to 2045.
Shooting at Duckett’s Bar in Pontiac Leaves One Man Dead
The employees of the bar stated that a fight had occurred outside. They reported hearing gunshots. The victim ran inside the bar and collapsed.
Several Oakland County School Districts Closed Thursday Due to Threats
Several Metro Detroit area school districts have opted to close school on Thursday, with some closing Friday as well.
Birds Eye Broccoli Tots Recalled Due to Metal Fragments and Rocks
Conagra has received two reports to date of injury (dental damage) associated with the recalled product.
Funding Available for Projects to Improve Mental Health in Juvenile Justice System
MDHHS expects to award approximately $590,000 over a two-year period through this competitive RFP process to multiple agencies…
MML #2 – Beyond Diversity: Understanding and Leveraging Inclusion
“Diversity without inclusion is just for optics,” said Steve Robbins of Steve Robbins and Associates. “You gotta do the Inclusion piece before you can leverage the value of diversity.”