Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
Fire Damages Group Home in Pontiac
Their quick actions prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the home, however the building cannot be occupied until repairs are made.
EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County
Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:
Veterans COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Grants Available
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
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
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 18 – Protect Trees from Oak Wilt Virtual Presentation
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
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
Oakland County Times – October Stories and Successes
Thank you to everyone who was a part of Oakland County Times in October! From those that supported the site financially, to those who shared ideas, pictures, press releases, events, and tips – this site is the result of the community working together. Here are some of the good things you may have missed…
District Court Judges Elected Across Oakland County
Across Oakland County, voters elected District Court Judges in Tuesday’s election.
2020 Election Results (in progress)
Oakland County Times will update Election Results here as we are able.
Reporter Food: LA Cafe in Waterford
I opted for the Chili Corn Bread, which was a square of homemade corn bread topped with vegan chili, green onions, and shredded cheddar.
Check out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring this series.
County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy
Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.