ADA Insights: Oakland County Team Shares Accessibility Stories, Resources for Businesses
“It’s all about having a level playing field for all of us to have access to the community. And universal design benefits all.”
Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages
From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.
Michigan Shares 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guide
“Michigan families can use these guidelines to help make healthy choices about the fish they eat.”
Top Baby Names for 2024 Announced, With Popular Names Carrying On
Parents apply for their child’s Social Security card when they are born, making the agency America’s top source for baby names.
State Encourages Hepatitis Awareness and Testing
Viral hepatitis can cause inflammation of the liver. Two common hepatitis viruses, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), are leading causes of liver cancer in the United States.
Local Journalism Needs Your Support
We are here to prove that quality journalism can make a difference, and we invite you to be a part of it.
Community-Wide Yard Sale Dates Across Oakland County
Many Oakland County cities, villages and townships host multi-day garage/yard/rummage sales
Oakland County Cities and Townships See Population Gains According to Census Update
Oakland County’s gain was distributed across ALL 51 cities and townships.
Michigan Treasury Urges Residents to Search for Unclaimed Property on Updated Website
Michigan Unclaimed Property is the custodian of millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets, including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and valuables left in abandoned safe deposit boxes.
Over 1,000 Residents See Savings on Student Loan Debt Thanks to Oakland County Program
“We’re lowering costs, helping people reduce or eliminate student debt, and together making our local economy stronger.”
County Commissioners Introduce Ethics and Financial Disclosure Resolutions
A pair of resolutions introduced to the Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee would provide mechanisms for ethics complaints of county employees and financial disclosure requirements for county elected officials, if approved.
MTA #2 – Advice for Local Officials on Handling Complaints
Complaints are a part of life for those in public service (and many other professions too!).
Toll Road Scam Includes Texts and Fake Website
Recipients of fraudulent texts should not click on any links or share personal or financial information in response to those texts. The text should be reported as junk and deleted.
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing
The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.
Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1
Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration
Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.
Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.