Candidate Interview: Mark Ambrose for Congress Dist 11
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Electeds from Several Cities Get Lessons in Fire and Rescue Operations
Yet a dozen local leaders from seven different communities came together Oct. 7 to get just a taste of what their fire departments do on behalf of the community.
Candidate Interview: Peter Ceglarek for Ferndale School Board
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Construction to Begin on Woodward Ave in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge Oct. 17
The 2022 work will include daytime and nighttime work to perform pavement repairs, curb replacement and sidewalk upgrades
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
Mary Fulmer Appointed to Ferndale School Board
Ferndale Schools Board of Education President Sandra Dukhie said, “We had a tremendous pool of candidates for the open Trustee position, and this was a difficult decision for the Board.”
White Castle Announces Castle Bites, New in the Freezer Aisle
Inspired by the iconic flavor of White Castle Sliders, the new bite-sized snacks are made with 100% real beef and onions and wrapped in a crispy golden crust.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 – AAA 1-B Offering Assistance
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is offering in-person and virtual appointments with certified Medicare counselors throughout the agency’s six-county service area.
Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Seeks New Leader
The volunteer position is open to all community members
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
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A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Sept 17 – FernCare Golf Outing
This family friendly event is the perfect last hoorah of Summer 2022 to bring in much needed funds for FernCare Free Clinic
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. 29 – Home Buying Happy Hour at Urban Rest Brewery
Get info on how you can get up to $10,000 in down payment assistance! We’ll be serving up food + drinks too!
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
Video: Interview with New Ferndale Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum
Oakland County Times met with Dr. Goodrum via Zoom to chat about her new role, and what having her at the helm means for Ferndale Schools.
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.