Local Courts Promoting Eviction Diversion Program and Other Resources
Courts across the state, including the 45th and 43rd in SE Oakland County are helping to spread the word about the program by providing fliers to those interact with the courts.
Up to $20,000 Available Through DNR Community Forestry Grant Program
Up to $20,000 is available for projects such as:
Tree inventories and management plans.
Urban forest master plans or strategic plans.
Tree maintenance connected to strategic activities in a plan or tree inventory.
Community outreach or local staff training.
Tree ordinance review and development.
Candidate Interviews ~ Nov. 3, 2020 Election
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
County-Wide Millage to Go on Nov. Ballot for Parks and Recreation
“For the first time in our 54-year existence, we’re asking for an increase so we can provide more high quality parks, programs and services to the citizens of Oakland County,” OCPR Executive Officer Dan Stencil said.
SEMCOG Survey Asking Resident Opinions on Local Government Spending
Results will be shared with local government leaders so that they understand what services their residents value most. Responses will also help inform SEMCOG’s Economic Development Strategy for Southeast Michigan, currently under development.
Four Winners Selected in COVID-19 Messaging Contest
Four Oakland County residents who took different paths to deliver the same message – everyone should do their part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus – were chosen by a public vote as winners of the Oakland Together COVID-19 Safety Video & Art Contest.
Turkey Vulture Living in Stairwell of Golf Course Gets Help from Detroit Zoo
“We believe the bird left the nest prematurely and didn’t have the flight capability to return to it.”
Sept. – Virtual5k Throughout Michigan to Support Accessibility
Throughout the month of September, the Michigan Parks and Recreation Foundation is hosting a Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) to raise funds to provide accessible recreation opportunities for parks and programs. You can run, walk, skateboard, bike, or swim a 5K during the month of September!
SOCRRA Recycling Center Open by Appointment
Residents will be required to wear a mask while visiting the Center during their scheduled appointment time and residency will be verified by attendant.
Video Interviews with Candidates for State Rep 27th District
The candidates are Kelli Williams, Regina Weiss, Martin Tutwiler, Dan Tuck, Matt Stoel, Robert Lathrop, Kevin Kresch, and Crystal Bailey.
The winner of the Aug. 4 primary will face Elizabeth Goss who is unopposed in the Republican Primary on the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
Candidates for Oakland County Prosecutor 2020
In the Aug. 4 Democratic Primary voters in Oakland County will chose between incumbent Jessica Cooper and challenger Karen McDonald for Oakland County Prosecutor.
The winner of the primary will then face Lin Goetz who is unopposed in the Republican Primary.
Video Interviews with Candidates for County Commission 18th District
Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Huntington Woods, MI – In the race for County Commissioner of the 18th District there are two Democrats facing off in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary: Charlie Cavell and Dan Cherrin.
Video Interviews with Oakland County Sheriff Candidates 2020
The Primary takes place Aug. 4, 2020. The winner of the Democratic Primary will face Bouchard in the Nov. 3 election.
Here are 137 Videos of Candidates for Local Offices, and How to Help Us Do More
Here is the list of candidates we were able to interview for the Aug. 4 primary. Our goal is to continue this project up until the Nov. 3, 2020 election so even more can be included.
Video Interviews with Candidates for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are two candidates from the Republican Party and two candidates from the Democratic Party on the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary ballot.
2020 Candidate Interview: Maura Murphy for 6th Circuit Court Judge
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
Oakland County to Cover Postage for All November Absentee Ballots
“We are removing the $0.65 postage fee, or a ‘fee to vote,’ as another way to ensure that every vote is counted and every resident has a voice.”
2020 Candidate Interview: Nadine Hatten for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Write In)
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
2020 Candidate Interview: Lorie Savin for 6th Circuit Court Judge
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
County Urges Face Mask Use as COVID Cases on the Rise
Oakland County has a dashboard with information and data, including a zip code map of cases and deaths.