State Allows Sports to Resume with Masks Beginning Feb. 8
Safety protocols like wearing masks and testing will help keep kids, coaches and families safe.
Zoom Now Has Free Live Transcription/ Closed Captioning Option
In a step toward online inclusion Zoom has added a new feature, live transcription.
Veterans in Oakland County Invited to Apply for COVID Assistance Grants
The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.
Southbound I-75 Closed Overnight Due to Truck Hitting Overpass
Every effort will be made to open southbound I-75 prior to morning rush hour (Thursday, Feb. 4). It is unknown if the Savanah overpass will be open by tomorrow morning.
Michigan Hosting Kids Earth Day Poster Contest, Environmental Awards
The deadline for both contests to submit entries is February 28, 2021.
Detroit Zoo Celebrates Birth of Two Polar Bears
The cubs, who have not been named yet, are the first polar bears to be born and successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo since 2004.
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Here are some winter driving tips courtesy of the Birmingham Police…
Michigan Elder Abuse Task Force Releases Video Training Series
The training focuses on recognizing, reporting and preventing elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Crossing at Woodward Leads to Talks About Timing, Technology, and Priorities
In early October, I wrote a letter to the MDOT Director inquiring why the light timing had changed without the involvement of city administration.
Students’ Environmental Art Featured on Water Resource Calendars
Calendars are available to order online at www.oakgov.com/water
Indoor Dining Begins Feb. 1, With Limitations
The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements
Police Warn: Phone Scammers Claim to be From DTE
If you suspect the call may be fraudulent, hang up and call DTE at their toll-free number 800-477-4747. Ask to be connected to a customer service representative and explain to them what occurred.
Hungry? Here are 150+ Restaurants We’ve Tried in Oakland County
Please consider checking out new places, trying new things, and supporting local restaurants.
Applications Open for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide funding to eligible small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
From 120,000 Deaths to 91% Saves, No-Kill Efforts Working…
Shelters in Oakland County collectively reached over 90% live release rate, with several organizations reaching 98% or higher.
Video Break: Two and a Half Minutes of a Tiger Grooming Itself
We caught one of the trio getting all primped and ready to see guests one morning in early January…
COVID-19 Vaccine: Who’s Eligible, How to Sign Up, Update on Supply
In addition to frontline essential workers, there are over 217,000 residents age 65 and older eligible to receive the vaccine in Oakland County.
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Dr. Matthews as Director of Diversity and Community Engagement
Dr. Matthews will work closely with the DZS executive team, racial equity working group, diversity advisory council and human resource department as well as the board’s diversity and community engagement committee.
Virtual Support Groups Available Through Common Ground
Now more than ever, support for trauma related experiences is in high demand.
With Limited Supply, Here’s How Oakland County is Administering Vaccines
Oakland County is in the early stages of administering the COVID-19 vaccine but supply is limited.