County Seeks Nominations for 2022 Outstanding African American Award

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The deadline for submissions is February 4. 

Women Officials Network Seeking Part Time Administrator

All Stories, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

WON is seeking a new part-time administrator to support its mission of empowering women’s leadership in the public sector. 

Oakland County Allocating HUD Funds for Supporting Affordable Housing Developments

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

The Neighborhood & Housing Development Division will award up to $1 million in total gap funding for new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable rental housing with a focus on access to supportive services and sustainability

US Offering Free COVID Tests by Mail

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

White Castle Cancels Fancy Valentine’s Service, Offers “Love Cube” Meal Instead

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Even though customers cannot celebrate Valentine’s Day in a White Castle, they can still celebrate Valentine’s Day with White Castle.

DNR Reminds People to Enjoy Winter Activities Safely

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to consider seasonal safety tips before enjoying their favorite winter activities.

Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Events Throughout Oakland County

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. this upcoming MLK Day on Monday, January 17th, by attending an event, in-person or virtually, or participating in a day of service.

A Look at the Data in Michigan’s 2020 Deaths

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released data on deaths that occurred during 2020. 

Dole and Kroger Brands Among Salad Products Being Recalled

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Kids Across Michigan Can Enter State of the State Art Contest w/Cherry Republic Prize

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Troy, Walled Lake

“I look forward to seeing their interpretation of why they believe in Michigan because there are so many inspiring aspects of our state

Michigan Announces New Kirtland’s Warbler License Plate

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Michigan’s wildlife habitat license plate now features the Kirtland’s warbler – chosen as the latest species to be highlighted on the license plate to celebrate the recovery of this unique bird.

Oakland County Expands Drive-Through COVID Testing Due to Increased Cases

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township

Unvaccinated persons in Michigan had 4.3 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 and 13.2 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.