Candidate Interview: Jeffrey Simek for OCC Trustee
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Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far
Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far (Kurt Metzger, Oct. 17, 2022) Oakland County, MI – In 2018, Michigan voters approved a wide-ranging constitutional amendment that allows people to register and vote on the day on an election, request absentee ballots without having to give a reason and cast straight-ticket ballots.…
Walt Herzig and Harry Weaver Join Oakland County Team
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has made two key appointments to his administration…
Women Officials Gather to Support Each Other, Celebrate Straus, Lawrence, and Taub
This year three women were named WONder Women: Congressperson Brenda Lawrence, former State Representative Shelley Taub, and former President of the State Board of Education Kathleen Straus.
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Make Money and Help Democracy: Communities Seek Election Workers
They do not need to live in the city where they work. Many cities, townships, and villages are seeking out applicants.
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
MML and MEDC Release Plan to Encourage More Multi-Family Homes, Making Construction Easier
With rent and mortgage costs rising and communities across the state challenged to develop enough housing for their residents, the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Economic Development Corporation have reached back into the past to develop new strategies to help communities add more housing options to their existing neighborhoods.
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
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A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Sept 28 – Online Auction for Tax Foreclosed Properties
Oakland County’s 26 tax foreclosed property sales that did not close for the August 2022 auction are available for purchase through an online auction on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Advance bidding is now open.
Candidate Interview: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist 13
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Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
Scholarships Available for Women in Trucking Industry
Three scholarships will be granted to women who work as technicians or drivers within the heavy-duty trucking industry, helping them further their careers via continuing education in training facilities
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations
Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.
RECALL: Cleaning Chemicals in Juice Prompt Capri Sun Wild Cherry Recall
The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product.
SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including Oakland County
Among the Oakland County Projects are work to be done on sections of John R, Novi Road, Orchard Lake Road, Walton, 13 Mile, M-59, Pontiac Trail, Telegraph and more.