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Category Archives: Pontiac

County Board Approves $500,000 to Fund Crisis Intervention Training Program

All Stories, Highland Twp., Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 22, 2022

“This pilot program is one of the steps we are taking to limit the tragedies of November 30th from ever happening again,” Commissioner Michael Spisz (R-Oxford) said.

New Mural in Pontiac Celebrates First Black Woman to Own Property in the City

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 21, 2022

The project for the mural took about two months to complete including the prep for the Kickstarter, the design, and the painting. However, the process proved to be significant in engaging the community in addition to the finished product itself.

Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations

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, New Hudson, 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 PublisherAugust 19, 2022

Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.

RECALL: Cleaning Chemicals in Juice Prompt Capri Sun Wild Cherry Recall

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Fenton, Franklin, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2022

The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product.

Reporter Food: Bill’s in Bloomfield Hills

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, Reporter Food, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2022

Appetizers include steak tartare, oysters, Colorado lamb meatballs, and mussels and garlic toast.

SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including 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., 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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, 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 PublisherAugust 14, 2022

Among the Oakland County Projects are work to be done on sections of John R, Novi Road, Orchard Lake Road, Walton, 13 Mile, M-59, Pontiac Trail, Telegraph and more. 

Free At Home COVID Tests Available to Michigan Residents

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 13, 2022

Residents can request the tests through the end of August. Households will receive one kit containing five tests.

Hollywood Ave in Pontiac to Close Permanently

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 13, 2022

Ownership transferred to RACER Trust in 2011 as a result of the “old GM” bankruptcy.

Police Seek Info on Bank Fraud Suspect, Reward Offered for Tips

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 11, 2022

When the suspect attempted to cash a second check immediately after the first transaction, the teller became suspicious and made efforts to keep the suspect at the window while Deputies were dispatched.

Making the Call for Ozone Action Days: How the Decision Happens, and Why

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 11, 2022

When an area does meet the requirements for having an Ozone Action Day the public is notified through weather reports on the television and radio as well as in local newspapers.

Man Killed in Workplace Altercation at GM’s Orion Assembly Plant

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 11, 2022

Detectives did not release the man’s name until positive identification is made. An autopsy is to be performed today.

REMINDER: How to Bid in Oakland County’s First Virtual Foreclosed Property Auction

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 8, 2022

“When foreclosed properties are reimagined or developed into housing, public spaces and community gardens, they strengthen and revitalize our communities.”

Main Street Micro Business Startup Grants Available in Several Oakland County Communities

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 8, 2022

Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) has partnered with Genisys Credit Union to create the Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Startup Grant Program.

Pontiac Impact Challenge Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Fundraising Event

All Stories, Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 5, 2022

This year, the Challenge will encompass Giving Tuesday and will have more opportunities for your organization to win funds to support your mission.

Sept 13 – ReLeaf Michigan TreeTacular Celebration

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 5, 2022

Tree-themed cocktails from Noble Oak Whiskey

Beer from Bell’s Brewery

Wine from Bota Box

Plant-based food from VegMichigan

Additional appetizers

Aug 9 – Golf Outing to Support Micah6 Community 

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 2, 2022

For this year’s outing, we will be raising money for the Micah6 Community. They are an organization that is assisting in the comeback for the city of Pontiac. They are doing their part by growing healthy food, making sure neighbors are known, kids are resourced, and services are accessible

72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary

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., Election 2022, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, 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 PublisherAugust 1, 2022

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.

Oakland County Partners with Pontiac Community Foundation and Lighthouse to Administer Food Assistance Funding

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 31, 2022

We look forward to partnering with food providers across the county, to provide help and support where it’s needed most.”

Man Crossing Woodward Avenue in Pontiac Fatally Struck by Vehicle

Pontiac, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 31, 2022

The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.

72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary

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., Election 2022, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, 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 PublisherJuly 27, 2022

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.

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