County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
CANCELLED – Hazel Park Annual Tree Lighting
This event has been CANCELLED
Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
Dec 3 – FernCare Free Clinic Annual Dinner Goes Carryout and Virtual
As we continue to address how we meet the healthcare needs of our patients during this pandemic, the financial support of the community makes all the difference in the world.”
Voters Pick Four for Hazel Park School Board
Voters in the Hazel Park School District selected four members in Tuesday’s election.
District Court Judges Elected Across Oakland County
Across Oakland County, voters elected District Court Judges in Tuesday’s election.
Regina Weiss to Serve as Next State Rep. for the 27th District
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring our election coverage.
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
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring this series.
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.
County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy
Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.