“Im finna shoot this bitch up” Message in School Restroom Sparks Investigation (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, April 16, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the South Lyon East High School located at 52200 W. Ten Mile Rd on the report of a hand written message that had been found by a school administrator…
War Dog Memorial Seeking Sponsor for Portable Toilet (MWDM, March 8, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – The MWDM is seeking a sponsor to allow us to place a portable toilet at the memorial from mid-April to mid-November. During the summer we get visitors daily that come out and show their respect for our K9 Heroes.…
War Dog Memorial Seeking Sponsor for Portable Toilet (MWDM, March 8, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – The MWDM is seeking a sponsor to allow us to place a portable toilet at the memorial from mid-April to mid-November. During the summer we get visitors daily that come out and show their respect for our K9 Heroes.…
RRRASOC Shares Advice on How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRRASOC, March 6, 2018) Southfield, MI – Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC) recently sent out tips to residents for how to “reduce, reuse and recycle” more. Here’s what they had to say: Three great ways to help reduce the amount…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Flower Power Celebrated at South Lyon Pumpkinfest (Jon A. Berz, Sept. 26, 2017) South Lyon, MI – For the past 33 years, South Lyon businesses and families have staged the annual Pumpkinfest, coinciding with the changing seasons, the coloring of the leaves and autumnal harvest. While this year’s weather made it feel more like a…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
War Dogs Memorial Provides Resting Place for Valiant Canines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Though dogs are often known as man’s best friend, they can also be some of the strongest tools for staying safe in battles, discovering bombs and drugs, leading the blind, comforting the ill and many other…
Nature Abounds at Lyon Township Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Walking along the edge of the Lyon Township Library property where the fresh cut grass meets the wildflower filled green space sends the most delightful chain reaction of grasshoppers jumping back to flee. Plop. Plop. Plop. The sound is…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
NOVI, MI – Area older adults are once again joining forces for a Throwback Thursday 50’s Sock Hop. Guests from Farmington Hills, Livonia, Northville, Novi, and South Lyon will get together on Thursday, September 21, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 10 Mile Road. The evening includes dancing, refreshments and fun. Music…
South Lyon Farmers Market a Place for Michigan Produce, Art & More (Drew Saunders, July 27, 2017) South Lyon, MI -You will be hard pressed to find a Michigander who hasn’t used the palm of their hand as a map to show where they live. At the South Lyon Farmers Market you can find a…
Heritage Conference 2017 Hosted by Lyon Theatre in South Lyon Sept. 15 (EVENT page) South Lyon, MI – This year’s Heritage Conference will take place: September 15, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM The Lyon Theater | 126 East Lake Street | Downtown South Lyon Keynote Speaker: Mark Wyckoff, Director Planning and Zoning Center…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Heritage Conference on Placemaking Sept. 15 in S. Lyon (EVENT page) South Lyon, MI –For 175 years, the traditional downtown of South Lyon has not only held onto its heritage but added new charm with every generation. This year’s Heritage Conference will focus on Making Places from historic sites, meeting first in the town’s historic…
Reporter Food: Lafayette Corner Café in South Lyon Chicken Melt (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2017) South Lyon, MI – Though the Oakland County Times tends to focus along the Woodward Corridor (and Holly!), sometimes it is fun to explore in place where we’ll one day be. South Lyon is one of those places. After…
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…