Oakland County Touts Low Traffic-Fatality Rates Compared to State and National Numbers
For the year, Oakland County’s fatality rate remained about half of the state and national rates
As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units
Why are more municipalities looking at the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the solution to nationwide housing shortages?
Oakland County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan, With Survey and Public Meeting
Oakland County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan will address a range of natural hazards from flooding and severe weather to active assailants to infrastructure failures.
Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.
Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan
Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.
Summer Storm Brings Power Outages Across Metro Detroit
“After a major storm, it takes us several hours to analyze the extent of damage and develop restoration schedules.”
Royal Oak Couple Battling Golden Bamboo Hopes to Warn Others of Invasive Species
In addition to this, the roots grew under their front porch, under their gas line and were woven into their chimney.
Students Presented with Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club Scholarships
The PRWC scholarship opportunity is open annually to graduating seniors who live within the boundaries of the Ferndale School District, no matter where they attend school.
OC Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Presented with Oakland County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award
But the Liberty Bell Award is reserved for a “non-attorney whose community activity has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law.”
Young Adults Can Be Vulnerable to Scams, Attorney General Shares Info for New Graduates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to educate recent high school graduates on how to spot scams so that their path to adulthood does not include becoming the victim of a scam.
Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield Hills Artists Among Winners in Michigan Fine Arts Competition
“At the end of the day, everyone here should be commended for dedicating themselves to a creative endeavor. Keep going!”
Nonprofits and Municipalities Can Apply for Tree Planting Grants
The DNR administers the grant program and ReLeaf Michigan provides tree planting, project coordination and technical assistance for planting projects.
Fentanyl Tests, Narcan and More Available at Affirmations in Ferndale
As of last summer, Affirmations also began to offer free testing kits people can pick up, with no questions asked, that can be used to detect Fentanyl in street drugs.
Ferndale Fifth Graders Get Outdoorsy at Three Day Camp on Lake Huron
Throughout the trip, friendships were forged through cooperative challenges and collaborative free play, with plenty of time exploring and relaxing…
Income Guidelines for WIC Program Increased; Additional Michigan Families May Qualify
WIC is open to participants with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty level.
Women Learn Skills Building Homes and Friendships, Helping Others with Women Build Program
Instructions on how to become a Women Build team member in Oakland County can be found on the Women Build page on the organization’s website.
Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest Winners Announced
A record 160 art entries were received and judged on creativity, artistic execution and the incorporation of the financial empowerment theme.
Tuesday Declared an Ozone Action Day – Here’s How You Can Help
May 30 is the second Ozone Action day of the year for Southeast Michigan.
Estimates Show Population Decline in 3/4 of Oakland County Communities
The Census Bureau has just released 2022 population estimates for all cities, villages, towns and townships across the country.
Savvy Savers Program Offers Incentive to Those Taking Virtual Financial Education Class
“Our program is designed to get everyone into the mindset of saving regularly and we hope this incentive will be an added encouragement to come to our meetings,”