Suspect Charged with Stealing Mail in Troy, Found with Credit Cards and Checks
Howard was charged with multiple counts of Receiving and Concealing Property, Possession of Stolen Financial Transaction Devices and a license violation.
Data Shows Birth Rates Back on the Rise in Oakland County
Without continued in-migration – both domestic and international – of younger residents, natural increase will remain low and population growth will be rather small
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In and Around Oakland County
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
Residents Can Apply for MI-HOPE Energy Efficiency Program Grants
MI-HOPE funding is available statewide, with up to $28.5 million being distributed through various funding rounds
Oakland County Executive Names Jim Ellison New Chief of Older Adult Services
He will begin the new job as Oakland County Chief of Older Adult Services on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In and Around Oakland County
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
Teens Invited to Apply for Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion Youth Council
Are you interested in social and racial justice issues?
Explore: A Springtime Visit to Dow Gardens in Midland
Last spring we returned to see more of the gardens themselves, and are happy to share the pictures now as readers may look forward to planning their own visit.
DTE Announces Time of Day Rates to Encourage Using Electricity in Off-Peak Hours
Simply choose to use energy during the times of day when demand is lower, and you’ll pay a lower rate.
Lego Competition Brings Kids Together from Across the State
And it all started with Legos!
Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award
“The diversity of experiences and backgrounds among our residents is part of what makes our community so strong,” Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles
Reporter’s Quest to Try Every Restaurant in Oakland County Continues into New Year
The column features everything from family diners and local bars, to flavors from around the world, and the some of the most imaginative and delicious restaurants in the area.
Treasurer Shares Tips for Making the Most of Your Money in 2023
Here are a few tips from the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office that will help reduce the financial strain and build toward your future.
President Signs FLOODS Act to Improve Severe Weather Prediction and Communication
“Flooding is a common and deadly natural disaster in the U.S., resulting in over $25 billion in annual economic losses,”
Troy Library Invites All Ages to Create Library Card Design
Three designs will be chosen: one youth, one teen, and one adult.
Stuff to Know When it Snows
There are things to think about to make these kinds of days go better though. Here are some frequently asked questions to consider:
Oakland County Resources for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Although Oakland County has a strong economy and many resources, there are still residents that are forced to choose between necessities like buying food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.
Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest
It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.
Oakland County to Hire Transit Manager and Planners Following Voter Approval of Transportation Millage
Oakland County has created a Transit Division in its Economic Development Department laying the foundation for improving and expanding transit options throughout the county.
How Oakland and Wayne Compare with Other Million+ Population Counties Across Country
I thought it would be interesting to look at a number of demographic variables and see how Oakland, and Wayne, measure up against their peers.