Candidate Interview: Laura Moreau for Springfield Township Supervisor
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Candidate Interview: Amrit Kohli for Oakland County Sheriff (withdraw intended)
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Candidate Interview: Scott Farida for Oakland County Prosecutor
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Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
Today Oakland County Times turns 15!
County Approves Funding for Road Projects, Here’s the Full List
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved funding to help complete more than $29.2 million in new local road projects during its May 22 meeting.
Top Baby Names in Michigan and Across the County Released
It’s the fifth year in a row that the names took the top slot together
Contractor Replacing Asphalt on Cooley Lake Road Bridge After Not Meeting Specifications. Work Expected Thursday.
This section of Cooley Lake Road carries approximately 9,640 vehicles daily.
Aug 6 Ballot – Springfield Township Parks and Rec Renewal
Shall the previously voted .75 mill ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) increase in the constitutional tax limitation…
Construction Alert: Lane Closures on M-59 to Begin May 29
Learn more about this and other projects at the MDOT MI Drive Map.
Looking for Farmers Markets? Oakland County Has an Interactive Map
Use our list of farmers markets or interactive map to find a market near you.
MSU Extension Offering Native Plant Kits, Registration Required
Research shows that native species are more adept at fostering biodiversity, protecting local habitat and attracting wildlife – including ever-important pollinators.
Permits Across Oakland County Show How Much New Housing is Being Built, by City
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) released their annual look at new construction across their seven-county service area, and Oakland County Times has decided to take a look at the data.
Census Estimates Show Gains and Losses in Population for Oakland County Communities
The following three charts show the results for communities across Oakland County – separated into cities, townships, and villages…
Oakland County Partners with United Way on Water Affordability Program
“Our partnership expands access to water assistance for families who typically are not eligible for other assistance programs.”
The Ups, and Mostly Downs, of School District Enrollment Across Oakland County
But what about the districts that bucked the general trend?
Who Will Be Michigan’s Next Poet Laureate? Nominations Being Accepted
Nominees must submit a list or provide links to three work samples and a statement of why they should be considered for the position of Michigan poet laureate
Construction Alert: Davisburg Road and Broadway Street to Close in Springfield Twp
The closure is necessary to complete paving work that is part of the Mill Pond dam removal project that began in late 2023.
2024 Election Info.
Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to editor@oc115.com for more info.
County Offering Reduced Fees for Dog and Cat Adoptions Through May 15
The adoption fee for this event will be $25.00 for dog adoptions and $15.00 for cat adoptions.
Oakland County Residents Invited to Take Food Landscape Community Survey
Community partners in Oakland County are conducting a food landscape study & are seeking input via this community survey.