Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Sept 18-23 – Madison Heights Restaurant Week
Madison Heights offers a diverse restaurant scene, ranging from Vietnamese to Japanese fusion to Lebanese shawarma to gastropub to classic American home-style cooking.
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
Scholarships Available for Women in Trucking Industry
Three scholarships will be granted to women who work as technicians or drivers within the heavy-duty trucking industry, helping them further their careers via continuing education in training facilities
Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury Starts Podcast, Shares Resources, and Continues Giving Back
“Disabled people are champions and should be looked at what they have overcome instead of what they might not be able to do now.”
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations
Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.
RECALL: Cleaning Chemicals in Juice Prompt Capri Sun Wild Cherry Recall
The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product.
Officials Warn of Mosquito Bite Risks After Oakland County Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Routine screening for WNV in blood donations helps ensure the safety of the blood supply in Michigan and in the U.S. Donations that test positive for WNV do not enter the blood supply. In 2021, WNV was detected in seven Michigan blood donors.
SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including Oakland County
Among the Oakland County Projects are work to be done on sections of John R, Novi Road, Orchard Lake Road, Walton, 13 Mile, M-59, Pontiac Trail, Telegraph and more.
Places to Play Pickleball in Oakland County
Take a swing at pickleball and check out our list to find a court near you! Ready, set, pickle!
County-Wide Transit Millage to Appear on Nov. 8 Ballot
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to place a countywide transit millage on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot.
Making the Call for Ozone Action Days: How the Decision Happens, and Why
When an area does meet the requirements for having an Ozone Action Day the public is notified through weather reports on the television and radio as well as in local newspapers.
72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.
Oakland County Partners with Pontiac Community Foundation and Lighthouse to Administer Food Assistance Funding
We look forward to partnering with food providers across the county, to provide help and support where it’s needed most.”
Royal Oak Seeks Input on Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Your input is critical to helping the City assess the needs of the community…
72 Candidate Interviews Including Governor, Congress, State and Local Elections for 2022 Primary
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.
Road Commission for Oakland County Launches New Website
“Even if you visit our site regularly, there is probably information available there that you are not aware of,” he stated.