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.
SOCRRA’s Advice on How to Recycle Halloween Decor
Remember that your pumpkins, hay bales, cornstalks, gourds, mums, potting soil, and other vegetation can be put in paper yard waste bags or cans with Yard Waste stickers and placed at the curb.
Videos: Candidates for 43rd District Judge
In the short term, the seat is held by Brian Hartwell who was appointed by the Governor to serve out the remainder of the term. He is running to retain the seat, and Kelly Collins is also on the ballot.
Videos: Candidates for State Rep. 27th District
In the race for State Representative of the 27th District, the candidates are: Democrat Regina Weiss, Republican Elizabeth Goss, Libertarian Gregory Stempfle, and Green Party candidate Sherry Wells.
Check out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
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Marigold Project Combines Art with Nature and Community
The installation, which included a swirling enclosure of the puffy orange, red, and yellow blossoms, had it’s public viewing last weekend, with visitors making donations to Jardon School in Hazel Park.
Ferndale Gives Updates on Water Testing, Reducing Lead Exposure
The test results mean that the City must do additional testing and implement a program to replace known lead lines.
Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The deadline for all grant applications is Monday, November 30th.
Ferndale Restaurants Using Empty Tabletops to Promote Local Artists
Artists are not present at the display, but patrons can make a purchase using their cell phone and scanning the items’ QR (Quick Response) codes.
County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy
Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.
Tablets for County Jail Inmates to Reduce Contraband, Improve Education
Inmates will also have complete access to a library on the tablets which will include education, substance abuse resources, cognitive behavior programming, as well as a complete law library. Having access to this programming, has been proven to dramatically reduce recidivism, change inmate behavior, and better prepare inmates when released back into the community.
Oakland County Launches At Home Flu Vaccinations for Older Adults
Public Health Nurses will visit residents’ home during a designated appointment time. Nurses can provide individuals 65 years and older a senior higher dose or regular flu shot.
Ferndale to Do Increased Testing, Lead Line Replacement, & Offer Filters After Lead Test Results
Of these 31 properties, five were found to have lead concentration levels above the lead Action Level established by the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act
Voting Begins in Ferndale’s Hallowindow Decorating Contest
Businesses in the Downtown area and beyond are in the Halloween spirit, and visitors are welcome to vote on which is their favorite.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are three candidates.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds
In the race for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, incumbent Lisa Brown, a Democrat, is running for re-election. Republican Tina Barton is also on the ballot.
Videos: Interviews for Oakland County Sheriff Candidates
In the race for Oakland County Sheriff, incumbent Michael Bouchard, a Republican, is running for re-election. Democrat Vincent Gregory is also on the ballot.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Prosecutor
In the Nov. 3 election, voters in Oakland County will chose between Democrat Karen McDonald and Republican Lin Goetz for Prosecutor.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Treasurer
The candidates for Oakland County Treasurer are Democrat Robert Wittenberg and Republican Joe Kent.