Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement with Operation Ghost Rider
According to the NTSO, Michigan saw 15,136 distracted driving crashes in 2023, which led to 59 deaths and 5,889 injuries
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
Updated Closures on I-696 for Church Street Plaza Demolition
Upcoming bridge work will require additional lane closures, as well as a full closure for bridge demolition, on westbound I-696 in Oakland County.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
SOCRRA Starts New Composting Program, Partnering with Spurt
Soil blends are regularly tested for nutrient content, organic matter, pathogens and more.
Southfield Schools Accepting Proposals for Sale of Two District Properties
Please note that all information/ideas shall include a proposed concept plan for the continued use/redevelopment/repurposing, as well as a proposed consideration/financial package, relative to the subject real property.
MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing
The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.
Essay Contest Announced for Southfield and Lathrup Village Students
The first, second and third place winners will receive cash awards, recognitions and potential scholarships.
Tony’s Chocoloney Has Two Chocolate Bars Recalled Due to Stones in Product
The recall was initiated following 12 reports of consumers finding small stones in the product
April 24 – State of Lathrup Village Business Townhall
The 2025 Business Town Hall & Lathrup Village State of the City address presented by Mayor Kelly Garrett takes place April 24, 2025
Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1
Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:
Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County
Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize
By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.
Six Women Honored by County Commission for Women’s History Month
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Women’s History Month Awards highlight the often-unnoticed accomplishments of women in our communities.
Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration
Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.
Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
Email Scam Claims Recipients Have Outstanding GFL Bill
“Do NOT click on any links in the email. Simply delete it.”