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Category Archives: Troy

Oakland County Launches Equity Council

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 9, 2020

“We look to the council to create a culture for our employees that respects diversity and creates policies that promote equity and inclusion internally and in the critical services we provide to the public.

Quarantine Time Reduced from Two Weeks to Ten Days in Some Situations

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 7, 2020

Public Health may now reduce the length of quarantine if specific conditions are met.

Oakland County Announces Funding to Help Restaurants Recover

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2020

The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $7 million of Oakland County’s federal CARES Act allocation and $3 million from the county’s general fund to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.

Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15

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, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2020

Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.

Dec 9 & 16 – Candlelight Tours of Troy Historic Village

All Stories, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 1, 2020

Our staff will guide you through the festively lit grounds of the Village and into the historic buildings for an in-depth look at this special exhibit.

Dec. 11 – Reduced Fee for Animal Adoptions through Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, 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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 1, 2020

Prospective pet owners should call 248-858-1070 to schedule an appointment.

Pizza Choices in Oakland County

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 29, 2020

Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.

Oakland County Announces New Free COVID Testing Sites

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 29, 2020

The new locations will be in the communities of Holly, Rochester, Southfield, and Pontiac.

Reporter Food: Buddy’s Pizza

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Novi, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2020

There are over 15 locations, including several in Oakland County.

Seniors Have Until Dec. 10 to Sign Up for Free Shipt Service

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Rose Township, South Lyon, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2020

Shipt is a service that shops for you and then safely delivers the groceries and household essentials direct to your door. 

Protect MI Child Registry Prevents Marketing of Adult Products to Minors

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2020

Thankfully, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, mobile phones (text messaging ads) and instant messenger IDs.

Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 21, 2020

Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12

EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County

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., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 20, 2020

Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:

Veterans COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Grants Available

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 19, 2020

Financial assistance can be provided for:
Housing
Utilities
Food Assistance
​Child Care
Home & Vehicle Repairs
Other Financial Impacts due to COVID-19

State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, 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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 18, 2020

This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.

County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2020

Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.

State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread

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, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2020

The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

Nov. 27-Dec. 4 – Kibbles and Bids Online Auction for Paws for Life Rescue

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2020

The Kibbles & Bids virtual silent auction includes a variety for everyone: travel excursions, jewelry, sports memorabilia, home and kitchen essentials, beauty products, dog and cat toy baskets, kids’ stuff and more.

Nov. 18 – Protect Trees from Oak Wilt Virtual Presentation

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2020

CISMA hosts and co-hosts events to increase public awareness about invasive species and how to best manage and prevent them.

Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2020

For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.

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