County Launches “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” Campaign
“The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” is funded by a federal CARES Act grant.
Dec. 29 – Blood Drive at Hazel Park Community Center
Hazel Park Recreation Department and the American Red Cross Michigan Region will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 29th
Common Ground Working with MDHHS on Crisis Line Pilot Program
“These pilot sites provide geographic and demographic diversity with unique needs that will ultimately help MDHHS scale MiCAL to the entire state.”
Oakland County Launches Equity Council
“We look to the council to create a culture for our employees that respects diversity and creates policies that promote equity and inclusion internally and in the critical services we provide to the public.
Quarantine Time Reduced from Two Weeks to Ten Days in Some Situations
Public Health may now reduce the length of quarantine if specific conditions are met.
8 Mile-Woodward Improvement Committee to Select Design Group
While short-term cleanups have been unsuccessful in remedying the situation, officials from Ferndale and Detroit began working together in 2018 to address concerns with the 8-Mile-Woodward Improvement Project.
Oakland County Announces Funding to Help Restaurants Recover
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $7 million of Oakland County’s federal CARES Act allocation and $3 million from the county’s general fund to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15
Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.
Dec 3 – Community Discussion on 8 Mile and Woodward Improvement Project
This meeting will include a brief update on human services, presentations from potential design firms to complete the physical improvements of the project, followed by a community vote on which design firm would be preferred.
Dec. 11 – Reduced Fee for Animal Adoptions through Oakland County
Prospective pet owners should call 248-858-1070 to schedule an appointment.
Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.
Oakland County Announces New Free COVID Testing Sites
The new locations will be in the communities of Holly, Rochester, Southfield, and Pontiac.
Dec. 1 – Project Blue Light Ceremony to Honor Fallen Officers
Due to Covid-19 and MDHHS guidelines, this years event will be modified and the location changed.
Unbox the Holidays – Ferndale Has Ways to Be Festive and Love Local
“When you shop local, you create more local jobs, keep more funding within the community, reduce environmental impacts, and simply, keep Ferndale unique!”
Shop Local Ideas: Blumz by JR Designs
From Holly in northern Oakland County, to Ferndale and Detroit, Blumz by JRDesigns is here to help make the holidays merry and bright.
Seniors Have Until Dec. 10 to Sign Up for Free Shipt Service
Shipt is a service that shops for you and then safely delivers the groceries and household essentials direct to your door.
Protect MI Child Registry Prevents Marketing of Adult Products to Minors
Thankfully, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, mobile phones (text messaging ads) and instant messenger IDs.
Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County
Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:
State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites
This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.