Community-Wide Yard Sale Dates Across Oakland County
Many Oakland County cities, villages and townships host multi-day garage/yard/rummage sales
Oakland County Cities and Townships See Population Gains According to Census Update
Oakland County’s gain was distributed across ALL 51 cities and townships.
Michigan Treasury Urges Residents to Search for Unclaimed Property on Updated Website
Michigan Unclaimed Property is the custodian of millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets, including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and valuables left in abandoned safe deposit boxes.
State Now Requires Blood Testing for Lead in Children
Lead exposure can come from many sources including paint in homes built before 1978, dust, soil, drinking water from older plumbing, jobs or hobbies that involve lead and some imported goods.
Farmers Markets in Oakland County
Craving the best fruits and vegetables of the season? Look no further than one of the many Oakland County Farmers Markets.
Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Announced
“This program continues to highlight the people who are transforming Oakland County for the better,” Coulter said. “Each year, I’m inspired by their dedication and the energy they bring to public service, the arts, education, and business”
MTA #2 – Advice for Local Officials on Handling Complaints
Complaints are a part of life for those in public service (and many other professions too!).
Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement with Operation Ghost Rider
According to the NTSO, Michigan saw 15,136 distracted driving crashes in 2023, which led to 59 deaths and 5,889 injuries
DNR Reports Record Number of Tree City USA Communities
In Oakland County participating cities are Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orion Township, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, and Troy.
Toll Road Scam Includes Texts and Fake Website
Recipients of fraudulent texts should not click on any links or share personal or financial information in response to those texts. The text should be reported as junk and deleted.
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
Construction Projects Impacting Several Oakland County Parks
During this period, temporary measures and closure of park facilities are anticipated.
Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County
Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.
Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize
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
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
Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.
Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.