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Category Archives: Royal Oak Township

Oct 16 – Ferndale Schools Coffee Hour

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 30, 2023

Join Ferndale Schools as we begin our series of coffee hours.

Oct 6 – Gesher Human Services Webinar for Michiganders Struggling with Student Loan Repayments

Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 29, 2023

Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is offering a free webinar to Michiganders struggling with student loan repayments now that the three-year payment moratorium has ended.

Ballot Issues in Oakland County – Nov 7, 2023 Election

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, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 27, 2023

Click on the pictures for info on each proposal.

2023 Candidate Interviews Across Oakland County (with more to come!)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, 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, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 27, 2023

Here is a list of candidates who have videos posted.

As Area Residents Struggle w/Internet Access, Supervisor Promotes Regional Broadband Survey

All Stories, Fenton, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 27, 2023

“In this day and age, being online is a necessity,” she said.

Kraft Singles Cheese Slices Recalled

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Fenton, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 23, 2023

…six complaints of consumers saying they choked or gagged in connection with the issue.

Oakland County Passes Budget with Transit, Parks, and Health Clinics Among Initiatives

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 21, 2023

Oakland County’s budget is structurally balanced with no use of the budget surplus for ongoing operations and maintains a fund balance level of well above 30 percent of the county’s general fund…

Constitution Day Inspires Art By Ferndale 1st and 2nd Graders

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 18, 2023

1st and 2nd grade students use their imaginations to create paintings for Constitution day during art.

Sept 18 – Ferndale Schools Coffee Hour for Updates on Facilities, Including Kulick Center

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 17, 2023

Join us as we begin our series of coffee hours

State Shares Resources for Workers, Small Businesses Impacted by UAW Strike

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, 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 PublisherSeptember 15, 2023

In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist strike-affected workers and businesses.

4th and 5th Graders Can Enter Water-Themed Calendar Art Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 13, 2023

This year’s calendar theme “We Can All Help to Keep Oakland County’s Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Watersheds Clean!” encourages…

Oakland County Asking Residents and Businesses to Report Storm Damage

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 25, 2023

Examples may include a flooded basement, home damage from debris or flooded road.

MDHHS Tobacco-Free Report Card Shows Six Oakland County Districts Without Comprehensive Policies

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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, 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 24, 2023

44% of counties in Michigan still have at least one school district without a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy.

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recalled Due to Potential Foreign Material Contamination

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

For any further support needed, please contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1678 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.

Cities and Groups Can Apply for Michigan DNR Tree Planting Grants – Deadline Extended

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, 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 14, 2023

This year, a total of $100,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000. Apply by Friday, Aug. 18.

Construction Alert: EB I-696 Ramp to NB Mound Road to Close

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 14, 2023

Check Michigan.gov/drive for construction locations and follow on Twitter @MDOT_MetroDet.

Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert

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., 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 12, 2023

Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…

Royal Oak Township, Lyon Township, and Pontiac Get SEMCOG Planning Grants

Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 2, 2023

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has awarded $513,750 in Planning Assistance Program funding to local communities

Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 28, 2023

There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, 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 TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

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