US Postal Service Pausing Mail Delivery Jan. 9 to Honor President Jimmy Carter

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.

Oakland County Black Excellence Award Nominations Due by Jan 16

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Uncategorized, Waterford

“We welcome community members to nominate someone they see making a positive impact in our region, both through big and small initiatives,” said Commissioner Linnie Taylor

Jan 14 – Free Zoom for Caregivers About Michigan’s New Power of Attorney Act

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Michigan’s adoption of a new Power of Attorney Act in July 2024 has led to more powers but also some limitations of previous power of attorney laws for those taking care of loved ones.

Oakland County Expands Free Rides for Veterans Through September

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County has recently expanded the free “This Ride’s On Us” door-to-door public transportation service through September 2025.

Attorney General Shares Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Scams

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake

Here are a few tips to help you keep your credit card accounts safe

Attorney General Warns Against Puppy Scams

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

Michigan consumers who believe they have been a victim of a puppy scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team

Oakland County Residents with Student Loan Debt Can Access Savi Service

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Northville, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake

Online registration takes 10 minutes to complete.

Laltsha Cunningham of Gesher Human Services Shares Holiday Financial Tips

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom

Cunningham has worked in finance and lending for 27 years, and now is the Financial Education Manager for Gesher Human Services

Michigan Attorney General Shares Tips to Avoid Scams While Traveling

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

As part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her Travel Tips alert…

Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian, Stays Committed to Honoring the Past

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, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

In her words, “history is no good if you keep it to yourself.”

Rank MI Vote Hosting Informational Events in Farmington, Ferndale, and Royal Oak

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy

voters will learn how a ranked choice voting system in statewide elections can help overcome the political divisiveness, polarization, and “culture wars” often associated with the Democratic and Republican parties, candidates, and messaging.

Dec 17 – Oakland County Hosting Virtual Program About Dangers of Vaping

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom

a free educational training about the real dangers of vaping.