Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Voters In Holly Approve Bond. Here’s What That Money Will Be Used For
Our community’s investment in our Bronchos will also help us continue providing a safe, nurturing and welcoming learning environment that helps prepare all students for bright futures.
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.
Springfield Fire Department Tests ALS, Seeking Millage for Funding
Township staff and Fire Department personnel will be developing fact sheets, recorded presentations, and other communications for residents in the coming weeks.
VIDEO: Oakland County Expert Chats About Restaurant Inspections
Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.
Share Your Nonprofit or Community Group’s Story!
Oakland County Times is inviting readers to submit guest stories featuring a charity or community group that is meaningful to them. You can be a volunteer, a staffer, administration, someone who uses services, or even just someone who supports the group’s efforts.
VIDEO: County Commissioner Cavell Discusses New Housing Security Efforts
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions at Wednesday night’s meeting that are aimed at increasing housing security in Oakland County.
Holly Students Raise Money for American Heart Association, Learn about Health
As part of the program, Holly and Patterson elementary school students learned about nutrition, healthy eating habits and the importance of daily exercise.
Attorney General Nessel Shares Tips to Avoid Puppy Scams
“While we saw a spike in pet adoptions and purchases at the beginning of the pandemic, the possibility of bad actors looking to scam pet lovers remains a concern at all times,” Nessel said
Springfield Township Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Civic Center
20 years later the Civic Center is paid off and ready to serve our community for decades to come.
Reporter Food: Mason Jar BBQ in Holly
Mason Jar BBQ is located at 3064 Grange Hall Road in Holly.
Optimism Fills Coulter’s State of the County Address
In a room full of folks from around Oakland County and from both sides of the aisle, County Executive Dave Coulter gave his annual State of the County Address at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Oakland County Launches Business Forward Program to Help Entrepreneurs
“They will be bringing their expertise and resources directly to the thousands of small businesses that call Oakland County home.”
Growing MI Business Grants Available for Businesses
This grant is available March 1 through March 31, 2022.
Video: County Treasurer Hoping to Reduce Foreclosure, Shares Resources
March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.
Holly Van Gogh’s Invite People to Come Make Art on Mondays
The group meets Mondays at the Karl Richter Community Center in Holly, from 11am to 1pm.
With Fire Fatalities on the Rise, Michigan Shares Data and Prevention Tips
According to the Bureau of Fire Services, fire-related deaths across Michigan are up 144% compared to the same 34 days in 2021.
Oakland County Joins Regional Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Broadband
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.