Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
Green Space, Blue Zones, and Red Barn All Part of Greater Rochester Discussion
Salvia was on a panel of local officials who spoke at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Outlook breakfast on Feb. 28 at Oakland University.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.
March 1-16 – Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks
Enhance your Restaurant Week experience with the Restaurant Week Passport! Here’s how it works:
High School Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Literacy Art Contest
All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2025
Eastbound I-696 to Close March 1 for Reconstruction
Work on the final phase of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Restore the Reuther project on I-696 in Metro Detroit is scheduled to begin Saturday, March 1.
March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy
Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?
$250 Million Bond Set for Mother Accused of Abandoning Children for Years in Squalor
A Pontiac mother charged with first-degree child abuse for leaving her three young children to live alone in absolute squalor for years is being held in the Oakland County Jail on $250 million bond.
Low Income Pontiac Seniors Can Apply for Chore Program
Income limits apply. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Email Scam Claims Recipients Have Outstanding GFL Bill
“Do NOT click on any links in the email. Simply delete it.”
Pontiac Council Passes Resolution Opposing Deportations, Mayor Vetoes It
“Beyond any council resolutions or public statements, we want to be there for them during a time of upheaval.”
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Collecting Items for Neglected Children Found in Pontiac
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for the three children recovered over the weekend.
Oakland Forward Hosting Six Week Training Series on Becoming an Elected Official
This free training is open to anyone in Oakland County regardless of community or political affiliation.
Divorce Trends in Oakland County and Across the Country
I have now gone back to look at the “flipside” of marriage – divorce.
Jamar Bray, Camilla Rice, and Dustin McClellan Honored with Black Excellence Awards
Awardees are nominated by the public, and the qualifying winners are selected by a panel of commissioners.
OC Restaurant Quest: Guido’s Pizza
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Oakland County Parks Survey Seeks Input on Sustainability
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by Wednesday, Feb. 18
Oakland County Seeks Applicants for Health Network Board Vacancy
The position is for a three-year term, beginning April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028.
13 Year Old Arrested for Series of Break Ins, Choking of a Child in Pontiac
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 13-year-old boy for a series of early-morning home invasions in Pontiac and Detroit that appeared to target young females.