Madison Heights Volunteers Honored with “At Your Service” Awards
“The heart of Madison Heights is our residents and volunteers,” Mayor Grafstein said.
Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County
If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees
Royal Oak Middle Schoolers More Active Since Lunchtime Cell Phone Ban
To grow the program, the district has created an Amazon wish list for community members and businesses to contribute
Teresa Mask Recinto to Serve as Director of Public Communications for Oakland County
“Teresa brings an incredible depth of experience in media and corporate communications that will help the county deliver the facts and data to the public in clear and meaningful ways.”
Students Can Enter Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
“This contest not only promotes financial literacy but also encourages artistic expression, merging the worlds of economics and creativity in an innovative and inspiring way.”
Grace Centers of Hope Opens Holiday Thrift Store Focused on Seasonal Decor
Your support not only brings joy to your holiday décor but helps us brighten the lives of individuals in our life-saving programs at Grace Centers of Hope.
Absentee, In-Person, or Early? Here’s How Voters Turned Out in Local Mayoral Races
A total of 14 mayoral races took place across Oakland County on November 7, 2023.
Oakland SAVES Will Have Grants to Help Homes Be More Energy Efficient
The Oakland SAVES program will be available until Dec. 31, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Michigan Bans Domestic Abusers from Owning Firearms for Eight Years After Conviction
“These new laws to keep guns out of the hands of violent domestic abusers will save lives,” said Nessel
Ann Erickson Gault to Fill Commission Vacancy, Serving Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Troy
The commission seat had been vacant since the death of longtime Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray who passed away November 3.
Voter Turnout in Nov 2023 Election
The graph below ranks the 31 communities on voter turnout percentages.
2023 Election Results in Oakland County
Unofficial Election results are coming in from across Oakland County.
Madison Miracles – New Nonprofit Aims to Help Where Needed
“I look at all these people who are in need, and I know that feeling of going to bed hungry so my kids went to bed full.”
Oakland County Parks Annual Passes Available for Sale, Free to Eligible Residents
Buy today to enjoy access to eight day-use parks that provide year-round fun for the rest of 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024.
Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Expands Hours
Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is located at 1200 N Telegraph Building 42 E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
Oakland County “Local Gems” Sweepstakes Gets People Excited About Local Businesses
Oakland County today launched its “Local Gems” Sweepstakes, giving residents an opportunity to promote the small businesses in Oakland County that they consider to be local gems by submitting a selfie at the business
County Commissioner, Former Madison Heights Mayor, Gary McGillivray Dies
Lifelong public servant Gary McGillvray is being remembered by many members of the community following his death on Friday.
Nov 8 – Michigan Civil Rights Commission Public Hearing on Housing Discrimination
The Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights is coming to Detroit to hear YOUR experiences with discrimination in housing
Candidate Interview: Toya Aaron for Madison Heights City Council
Voters in Madison Heights have the opportunity to vote for Mayor, three four-year-term City Council members, and one partial term Council Member in the Nov. 7, 2023 election.
Candidate Interview: Emily Rohrbach for Madison Heights City Council
Voters in Madison Heights have the opportunity to vote for Mayor, three four-year-term City Council members, and one partial term Council Member in the Nov. 7, 2023 election.