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Category Archives: Southfield

Up to $1,500 Available for Low Income Residents to Help with Water Bills at April 14 OLHSA Event

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2023

Water Assistance Day will take place on Friday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Health Department headquarters

April 1 – Expungement and Resource Fair in Southfield

Events, Events, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2023

The fair will provide the opportunity for individuals seeking to clear eligible criminal convictions from their records as well as additional community resources, skillset information, and other assistance.

March 27 – Southfield State of the City Address

Events, Events, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2023

Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver will deliver the 2023 State of the City address at the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, March 27

Grace Centers of Hope Seeking Donations of Gently-Used Clothing and Household Items

Madison Hts., Oak Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2023

It provides shelter, daily meals, clothing, and comprehensive life skills programs that help individuals find the support, resources and courage to positively change their lives.

County Executive Coulter Touts Values, Shares Updates at State of the County Address

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 PublisherMarch 14, 2023

As you can see, our future is bright. Your county is strong. It’s dedicated to reweaving the fabric of our communities through a wonderful mosaic of relationships.

Southfield Library Removes Fines for Most Items

Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 11, 2023

While traditional fines will not accumulate, the policy for lost or damaged items will still apply.

OC Restaurant Quest: Empress Gardens in Southfield

Oak Park, Reporter Food, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 9, 2023

Empress Gardens is located at 21734 W 11 Mile, inside the Harvard Row Mall, in Southfield.

New Nonprofit Oakland Thrive Launched to Help Small Businesses

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., 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 PublisherMarch 8, 2023

The nonprofit allows greater flexibility, sustainability, and scope when it comes to helping small businesses succeed.

Explore: A Look Inside Michigan’s First Goodwill Bookstore

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, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 8, 2023

Goodwill is known for their thrift stores full of gently-used clothes, housewares, toys and more. But they’ve brought a new concept to Michigan…

OC Restaurant Quest: 9 Oaks Grill in Oak Park

Ferndale, Oak Park, Reporter Food, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 7, 2023

9 Oaks Grill is located at 22110 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park.

First Online Foreclosed Property Auction a Success, Though Prevention Remains Treasurer’s Top Goal

Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Northville, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 6, 2023

In 2022, Oakland County took the task of selling tax foreclosed properties to a new level by hosting an online auction, rather than an in-person event.

Pontiac and Flint Leaders Urge State Officials to Repeal Emergency Financial Manager Law

Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2023

The bill to repel the act is currently in the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. 

Six Week Program Provides Financial Education, Potential Money Towards Debt or Home Ownership

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 PublisherMarch 3, 2023

We are hoping to enroll struggling metro Detroit low-income families to finally help them get control of their finances, improve their credit scores and, eventually, be able to own their own home

March 7 – Oakland County Virtual Job Fair

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Events, Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 27, 2023

Learn about the various departments that make up county operations, challenging career opportunities and what it takes to get hired and succeed

BOSS Interview: David Garcia of Affirmations

Berkley, Clubs/Orgs, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 26, 2023

“One day I might be talking about something as important as eliminating conversion therapy in Michigan and the next hour I’m up on the roof looking at an HVAC system that’s about to give out,” he said. 

Workers with Disabilities Learning Art and Performance with CCS and DSO

Clubs/Orgs, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 25, 2023

Craig Nowak, Program Director of Creative Expressions, a multi-disciplinary arts program at Gesher Human Services, said that working in the arts had many benefits.

Oak Park Gets Federal “Connecting Communities” Grant to Reconstruct Walking Bridge Over I-696

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 23, 2023

The current walking bridge is over 40 years old and at end of its useful life.

Following Death of Child, State Reminds Public of Influenza Vaccinations

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 23, 2023

This virus can cause severe flu infections in children, as well as in adults.

Closures This Weekend on Both I-696 and I-75

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 21, 2023

Both I-75 and I-696 have scheduled closures scheduled for this weekend.

Oakland Together: County Executive Announces 40 Under 40

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 PublisherFebruary 21, 2023

Approximately 175 candidates, born after Dec. 31, 1982, applied for the recognition.

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