Here are the Candidates on the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary Ballot in Michigan

2024 Election, Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Lake Angelus, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wixom

The Michigan presidential primary will be Feb. 27, 2024.

Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award

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, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

“All community members are welcome to nominate someone they see making a difference in our county, whether the impact is large or small.” 

“Optimism: How it Connects Us” Essay Contest for Students

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wixom

Students write and submit an essay on their interpretation of this year’s official topic, “Optimism: How it Connects Us”.

Several Quaker Granola Bars and Cereals Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wixom

Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.

Kevin’s Song, Dedicated to Preventing Suicide, Seeks “Saving the Life Award” Nominees

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service in suicide prevention.

Winners of Local Gems Contest Announced, Over 300 Businesses Celebrated

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy

The contest, which ran through the month of November, required residents to take selfies in front of their favorite small businesses

Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County

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, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees

Students Can Enter Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford

“This contest not only promotes financial literacy but also encourages artistic expression, merging the worlds of economics and creativity in an innovative and inspiring way.”

AG Nessel Launches New Consumer Protection Website, Holiday Scams Campaign

All Stories, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Keego Harbor, Northville, Novi, Oxford, Resources, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched a new consumer protection website and holiday campaign to help protect Michigan residents from common consumer scams during the winter holiday season.

Oakland SAVES Will Have Grants to Help Homes Be More Energy Efficient

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, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Oakland SAVES program will be available until Dec. 31, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.