OC Restaurant Quest: CJ’s Brewing Company in Commerce Township
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
OC Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Presented with Oakland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award
But the Liberty Bell Award is reserved for a “non-attorney whose community activity has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law.”
Young Adults Can Be Vulnerable to Scams, Attorney General Shares Info for New Graduates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to educate recent high school graduates on how to spot scams so that their path to adulthood does not include becoming the victim of a scam.
WOTA Expands On-Demand Service to Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake and Lake Angelus
Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) is proud to announce that they will be expanding into new communities and piloting extended hours for employment and medical rides.
Income Guidelines for WIC Program Increased; Additional Michigan Families May Qualify
WIC is open to participants with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty level.
Women Learn Skills Building Homes and Friendships, Helping Others with Women Build Program
Instructions on how to become a Women Build team member in Oakland County can be found on the Women Build page on the organization’s website.
National Awards Recognize Oxford Response, Anti-Violence Initiative, and Spongy Moth Suppression
Three Oakland County Board of Commissioners programs have been honored with 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Tuesday Declared an Ozone Action Day – Here’s How You Can Help
May 30 is the second Ozone Action day of the year for Southeast Michigan.
50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers
Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County
Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.
Intoxalock Changes Advertising After Complaints to Attorney General for Misleading Mailings
According to complaints from consumers, probation officers, and judges, the mailings caused some consumers to pay for and install BAIIDs they did not need.
Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals
MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.
Berkley, Keego Harbor, Novi Township Library, Northville Schools, and West Bloomfield Schools Have Proposals on May 2 Ballot
Several communities have ballot initiatives on the May 2 ballot.
Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston
Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.
Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning
Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.
89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process
Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.
Berkley, Keego Harbor, Novi Township Library, Northville Schools, and West Bloomfield Schools Have Proposals on May 2 Ballot
Several communities have ballot initiatives on the May 2 ballot.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.
Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.