MML#1 – What Michigan’s New Sick Time Law Means for Michigan Workers and Employers

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

The Earned Sick Time Act (PA 2 of 2025) came about because of citizen-led efforts to get those issues on the ballot in 2018. 

Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.

Southbound I-75 at Zilwaukee Bridge to Close Through End of June

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford

This work will improve and extend the service life of the Zilwaukee Bridge.

Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Keego Harbor, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents. 

Divorce Trends in Oakland County and Across the Country

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

I have now gone back to look at the “flipside” of marriage – divorce.

Oakland County Parks Survey Seeks Input on Sustainability

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Share your thoughts in a brief survey by Wednesday, Feb. 18

OC Restaurant Quest: Leo’s Coney Island

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

OCC Board Accepting Applications to Fill Trustee Position

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026

Dom Holmes Appointed Oakland County Economic Development Director

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford

Holmes brings more than a dozen years of economic development experience from Oakland County and Automation Alley.

Free Contraception Available Across Michigan, Including Oakland County Locations

Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford

These resources include over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational information.

Oakland County Accepting Applications for 40 Under 40

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy

Selected individuals will be invited to special events throughout the year, including the 2026 State of the County address, offering finalists more opportunities to connect and engage.

IRS Sending Rebate Recovery Credit Checks to Those Who Didn’t Claim in 2021

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

The payments vary depending on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per individual.

As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.

Applications Open for 2025 Robert A Schuele Scholarship

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

A single scholarship will be granted to a high school student entering a full-time program of college study in 2025. Scholarship funds support college tuition, fees, room and board, books and materials.

Jan 14 – Free Zoom for Caregivers About Michigan’s New Power of Attorney Act

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Michigan’s adoption of a new Power of Attorney Act in July 2024 has led to more powers but also some limitations of previous power of attorney laws for those taking care of loved ones.

Attorney General Warns Against Puppy Scams

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

Michigan consumers who believe they have been a victim of a puppy scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team

Oakland County Residents with Student Loan Debt Can Access Savi Service

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Northville, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake

Online registration takes 10 minutes to complete.

Michigan Attorney General Shares Tips to Avoid Scams While Traveling

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

As part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her Travel Tips alert…