Sept 19 and 21 – Woodward Loop Conversion Plan Public Meetings
The City of Pontiac and MDOT invites citizens to come out and receive information about possible redevelopments to the Woodward widetrack and Downtown Pontiac!
Sept 10 – State Rep Brenda Carter’s Birthday Bash Fundraiser at Crystal Lake Golf Course
Join State Representative Brenda Carter – who is running for House District 53 – for a fantastic event at the beautiful Links at Crystal Lake Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6-8pm. (sponsored post)
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
Attorney General Nessel Visits Pontiac to Update Seniors
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently visited the Bowen Senior Center in Pontiac to update the community and it’s Golden Opportunity Club on what she has accomplished thus far during her 3.5 years in office.
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
Aug 25 – Pontiac School District Back to School Drive Thru Supply Giveaway
Pontiac Schools Partnership Coalition in partnership with the Pontiac School District will hold it’s 9th annual Back to School Rally in a Drive-Thru format.
Sept 10 – State Rep Brenda Carter’s Birthday Bash Fundraiser at Crystal Lake Golf Course
Join State Representative Brenda Carter – who is running for House District 53 – for a fantastic event at the beautiful Links at Crystal Lake Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6-8pm.
County Board Approves $500,000 to Fund Crisis Intervention Training Program
“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
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
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
The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product.
Reporter Food: Bill’s in Bloomfield Hills
Appetizers include steak tartare, oysters, Colorado lamb meatballs, and mussels and garlic toast.
SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including Oakland County
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
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
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
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
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
Detectives did not release the man’s name until positive identification is made. An autopsy is to be performed today.