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Category Archives: Oak Park

Oakland County Offering Free Native Plant Kits – Here’s How to Register

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 18, 2023

Oakland County Parks, in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, is continuing the effort in 2023, providing more than 600 native plant kits to residents this spring.

Annual Address Shows How Planning and Positivity Help to “Elevate Oak Park”

Favorites, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 17, 2023

McClellan and City Manager Erik Tungate gave the bulk of the updates, with the theme being “Elevate Oak Park.”

50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 15, 2023

Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Berkley Days Event Closed Saturday Night Due to Fighting, Toy Guns Recovered

Berkley, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 13, 2023

This story is being updated as more information becomes available.

Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across 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, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2023

Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.

Several Bus Stops in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge to Close During Woodward Moves Construction

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 6, 2023

Several bus stops along Woodward Avenue in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge will be closed starting May 8 (weather permitting) through the completion of the Woodward Moves construction project this fall.

Intoxalock Changes Advertising After Complaints to Attorney General for Misleading Mailings

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clawson, Fenton, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 6, 2023

According to complaints from consumers, probation officers, and judges, the mailings caused some consumers to pay for and install BAIIDs they did not need.

Funding, Story-Telling, and Putting in the Work All Part of Main Street Summit

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 5, 2023

Part of that work is meeting and working together regionally.

Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Animals/Pets, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 1, 2023

MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.

Ferndale Biology Students Get Hands On Experience with Trip to Lawrence Tech

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 28, 2023

Students performed experiments on the evolutionary morphology of different species blood types and also performed experiments about…

Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston

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, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 27, 2023

Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.

Police in Oak Park Now Wearing Body Cameras

Ferndale, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 26, 2023

“This new safety equipment is a welcome addition to our department,” said Oak Park Public Safety Director Steve Cooper.

Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning

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, Resources, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 26, 2023

Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.

89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process

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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 24, 2023

Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.

BOSS Interview: Chris Best of The Rust Belt Market in Ferndale

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 20, 2023

Best and his wife Tiffany created The Rust Belt Market after seeing artists struggle in the months when art fairs are less abundant, with a mindset of helping them have consistency and a regular space to sell their work. 

Ferndale Students Learn About Disability Acceptance

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 18, 2023

4th and 5th graders visited 10 stations that simulated the experience of many disabilities and the challenges that some face.

Ferndale Approves Flock Camera System with 3-2 Vote

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 16, 2023

The result of the motion was 3-2 decision

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in 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., 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.

Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 13, 2023

We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.

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