Halloween and COVID: What Activities are High, Moderate, and Low Risk?
The being said, many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.
Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Up Prompts Recall Of Back to Nature Crackers
B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling a very limited number of boxes of a single date code of 6 oz. Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers…
Check Out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview.
This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
2020 Candidate Interview: Jason Michael Deneau for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
RCOC to Residents: “Shake Your Mailbox”
It is a resident’s responsibility to ensure his or her mailbox is secure.
2020 Candidate Interview: Luke Joseph for Birmingham School Board
Voters in the Birmingham Public School district will be able to select two school board members in the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
Mask Use Required in Oakland County Per Health Order
Additional health orders may be issued in the coming days to cover capacity at restaurants, bars, employee health screenings and other public health concerns.
2020 Candidate Interview: John Tolbert for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
2020 Candidate Interview: Mark Hanke for Franklin Village Trustee
For Trustee the candidates are incumbents Fred Gallasch and Michael Seltzer, as well as Katherine Erlich, Mark Hanke, Joshua Lawton.
2020 Candidate Interview: Pamela Hansen for Franklin Village President (write-in)
William L. Lamott is running for Franklin Village President, and Incumbent President Pamela Hansen is running for re-election as a write-in candidate.
U of M Researchers Say Oakland County Economy Poised for Rebound
Oakland County’s workforce was severely impacted when unemployment in the county spiked at 19.5 percent in April and 19.3 percent in May. Ehrlich predicted the county’s unemployment rate for 2020 would improve dramatically to 9.1 percent for the year, with the rate nationally at 9.2 percent.
2020 Candidate Interview: Adrienne Young for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Write-In)
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge, there are six incumbents running to retain their seats, plus one write-in candidate.
2020 Candidate Interview: Connor Nepomuceno for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are three candidates.
2020 Candidate Interview: William Lamott for Franklin Village President
William L. Lamott is running for Franklin Village President, and Incumbent President Pamela Hansen is running for re-election as a write-in candidate.
Enhanced Notification Service Now Available for Crime Victims in Michigan
The enhanced MI-VINE service offers users innovative functionality, an improved user experience and expanded access to victim services.
2020 Candidate Interview: Michael Seltzer for Franklin Village Council
For Trustee the candidates are incumbents Fred Gallasch and Michael Seltzer, as well as Katherine Erlich, Mark Hanke, Joshua Lawton.
Donuts and Social Distance: Cider Mills Keep Going 2020 Style
But the fun still goes on, with some social distance changes.
Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November
Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.
Here’s How to Nominate a School Support Staffer for Statewide Award
Nominees must, at a minimum, demonstrate excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance; (B) School and community involvement; (C) Leadership and commitment; (D) Local support (from co-workers, school administrators, community members, etc., who speak to the nominee’s exemplary work); (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools.
2020 Candidate Interview: E. Wadsworth Sherrod for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.