Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, Wixom

Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.

Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, 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, Troy, Waterford, Wixom

By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.

MML#1 – What Michigan’s New Sick Time Law Means for Michigan Workers and Employers

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

The Earned Sick Time Act (PA 2 of 2025) came about because of citizen-led efforts to get those issues on the ballot in 2018. 

Executive Coulter Touts Programming, Parks, and Transit in State of Oakland County Address

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.

March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Events, Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., 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, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?

Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.

Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Keego Harbor, Oxford, 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

Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents. 

High School Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Literacy Art Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2025

March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Events, Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., 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, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?

Email Scam Claims Recipients Have Outstanding GFL Bill

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

“Do NOT click on any links in the email. Simply delete it.”

Divorce Trends in Oakland County and Across the Country

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

I have now gone back to look at the “flipside” of marriage – divorce.

Oakland County Parks Survey Seeks Input on Sustainability

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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

Share your thoughts in a brief survey by Wednesday, Feb. 18

OC Restaurant Quest: Leo’s Coney Island

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, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

OCC Board Accepting Applications to Fill Trustee Position

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

An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026

DNR Shares Do’s and Don’t of Backyard Bird Feeding

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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

In Michigan, you can still feed your backyard birds, but wildlife experts urge you to keep birds safe with some simple steps.

Whitmer Signs Bills on Housing, Child Labor, Road Funding and More

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Including this legislation, Governor Whitmer has signed a record 1,443 bipartisan bills into law since taking office.

IRS Sending Rebate Recovery Credit Checks to Those Who Didn’t Claim in 2021

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

The payments vary depending on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per individual.

As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & Oakland County

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., Data-Based Stories, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.

Attorney General Shares Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Scams

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake

Here are a few tips to help you keep your credit card accounts safe