Southfield Appoints Allyson Bettis to Fill Partial Term as City Clerk
City Clerk Bettis will serve in this capacity until a qualified successor is elected at the next regular city election in November of 2023…
10 Nonprofits Awarded Healthy Food Access Grants
A total of $300,000 was distributed through Pontiac Community Foundation.
Data Shows Average Ages, Percentage of Children and Seniors, in Oakland County Communities
Today, December 8, the Census Bureau released its latest round of 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) data for the period 2017-2021
Expungements Give 150 Oakland County Residents a Clean Slate
The milestone was reached in only 18 months, with the program launch during the spring of 2021.
Downtowns Across Oakland County Come Together to Learn about Trends, Share Ideas
Main Street program managers across Oakland County gathered on Nov. 22 to get inspired by national leadership and to learn from each other.
Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest
It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.
Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.
Dec 11 – Klezundheit – Klezmer Concert at Temple Emanu-El
Join us for the family-friendly performance on Dec. 11, 2022
Dec 4 – Christmas at the Holly Hotel Movie to Premiere at Redford Theatre
Ticket are $35 and include Red Carpet Reception with Beer, Wine and Appetizers; photos, complimentary 12×18 posters.
Awesome Laptop Deal – With Sales Benefiting Oakland County Times
PLUS $100 contribution to Oakland County Times when you mention coupon code: OCTimes.
The Numbers Behind Oakland County’s Transit Millage Vote
Judging from past votes and the fact that over half of the county’s jurisdictions had voted to opt-out in the past, I was predicting a rather close loss for the measure.
Boy was I wrong!
18 Football Fields of Stinky Stuff Mean Compost for SOCRRA Communities
SOCRRA consists of twelve member municipalities with a total population of approximately 283,000 and covers an area of 75 square miles. Member cities are Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy.
VIDEO: Sheriff Bouchard Addresses Students About Safety and Threats
With threats disrupting schools across Oakland County, Sheriff Michael Bouchard made a social media video addressing students.
How to Nominate Someone for Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Awards
“We are looking for young adults who through their work, ideas, and service embody what it means to be ‘Oakland Together,’” Coulter said.
MML#3 – Workshop Spurs Creative Thinking and Co-Worker Connectivity
But can things like coloring, music, and Play-doh sculptures make a difference in City Hall?
“Municipal government is one of the most difficult places to insert creativity,” Dempsey said.
Sheriff’s Office Accepting Coats for the Cold Donations Through Nov 30
“For the past 35 years, we have worked with local charitable organizations to provide free coats to those in need. The community’s generosity has been wonderful every year.”
Voter Turnout Across Oakland County for Nov 8, 2022 Election
Only 5 communities experienced an increase in turnout over 2018 – Novi twp. (9.1 percentage points), Clarkston, South Lyon, Addison Township and Huntington Woods.
Parks Throughout Oakland County to See Improvements Thanks to American Rescue Plan Funding
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved utilizing $15 million of the county’s $244 million share of American Rescue Plan Act dollars while the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is providing $5.2 million in matching funds
Dec 4 – Christmas at the Holly Hotel Movie to Premiere at Redford Theatre
Dec 4 – Christmas at the Holly Hotel Movie to Premiere at Redford Theatre Click THIS BUTTON to see a PREVIEW OF THE MOVIE! Holly, MI -Nothing quite compares to the magic of the Holly Hotel at Christmas! For more than four decades, we have welcomed thousands of guests during the Holidays to share the splendor…
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
Videos are added as we can up until Election Day, so please check back often for new interviews.