County Recommends Masking Up As COVID Cases Rise
A recent surge in confirmed novel coronavirus cases, including the Delta variant, prompted the reminder for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
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Tornado Spotted in Oakland County, Plus Severe Weather and Flooding
Oakland County activated its severe weather sirens at 7:58 PM on Saturday, July 24, after receiving a tornado warning notice from the National Weather Service (NWS)
Healthcare, Building Workforce Among Priorities in Proposed County Budget
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter presented his balanced three-year budget recommendation to the Board of Commissioners Thursday evening.
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.
The Power Behind Pot Plants: Electric Companies Urge Safety for Home Grows
Maximizing the 72-plant limit for a medical marijuana caregiver’s residential grow operation could result in energy usage equivalent to the average use of 10.75 houses.
Population Gains And Losses: Where People Come From, And Where They Go
In comparing federal tax returns from year to year, IRS can determine who moved and where.
Saturday is an Ozone Action Day, What That Means and How to Help
Saturday, June 5 is the second Ozone Action day of the year in Southeast Michigan.
Atty. General Warns of Scammers Claiming to be from Amazon
Michiganders should scrutinize calls alerting them to suspicious activity on their Amazon account and avoid giving out personal information if you receive one.
Michigan to See Easing of Pandemic-Related Restrictions
As of June 1, capacity limits will lift for outdoor events. Additionally, indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%, allowing indoor social gatherings such as weddings and funerals to move closer to normalcy.
County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics
“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”
Three Oakland County Orgs. Distributing Rental Assistance Funds
In 2020, Community Housing Network saw a more than 40% increase in requests from those needing assistance to remain housed.
Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.
Election Season Has Begun. Here’s How to Run for Local Office…
Election season has begun as citizens across Oakland County have started gathering signatures to run for local office. Several cities have council and commission races, as well as library board races and possibly ballot proposals.
County Commissioners Aim to Reduce Housing Voucher Discrimination
To address this issue, commissioners will be introducing a package of resolutions at the full Board of Commissioners meeting on April 29.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…
Reopening a Building? CDC Recommendations for Water Safety
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many who continue to work from home, office buildings may sit vacant for quite some time.
County Adds Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Pontiac, Here’s How to Sign Up
On Monday, April 5, all Michigan residents 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan Tourette Support Group Offers Weekly Online Meetings
Our goal is to bring the MI TS community together as a family, educate the public & establish programs…
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