Candidate Interview: Charlie Cavell for County Commission Dist 19
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Candidate Interview: Ralph Rebandt for Governor of Michigan
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Ferndale Schools Superintendent Search Continues, Narrowed Down to Five
First round interviews are open to the public and will take place in the Ferndale High School Media Center on Friday, June 10th.
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
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Ferndale Youth Assistance Recognizes Students, Delivers on Promises
“We are always looking for people, bright ideas, people that are willing to help out, people that want to be part of an organization where you can actually see the tangible evidence of what you’re volunteering for.”
Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13
Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!
Licensing Shows Which Breed is Tops in Pleasant Ridge, Most Popular Dog Names
Licensing is an important public safety issue as it ensures that the dogs residing in the community have current rabies vaccinations.
June 9 – Learn About Invasive Species at Ferndale’s Harding Park
The Ferndale Garden Club is meeting at Harding Park on June 9, 2022 from 7-8:30pm to learn how to identify, manage, and prevent invasive species in the home garden…
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
June 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for 45th District Court
Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township
June 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for 45th District Court
Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.
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.
30 Years of Coventry Creations: A Tour of The Candle Factory
The philosophy of that prosperity candle is one that reflects that kind of entrepreneur that Smith always set out to be – one that can be proud of their work, one that treats everyone they deal with well, and one that gives back to the community that supports them.
Video: Ferndale Chief Chats About Fire Causes, New Technologies, Glass Ceilings, and Community
She also talked about the causes of fires, fire prevention efforts, what other work firefighters do beyond the obvious, and her thoughts on the building needs for the fire station.
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.
VIDEO: Oakland County Expert Chats About Restaurant Inspections
Oakland County Times sought out an expert from the Oakland County Health Division to learn more about restaurant inspections.
Oakland County Welcomes New Health Officer Calandra Green
County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed Calandra Green as the first woman of color to fill this key county role.
VIDEO: County Commissioner Cavell Discusses New Housing Security Efforts
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions at Wednesday night’s meeting that are aimed at increasing housing security in Oakland County.
Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Allow Hybrid Public Meetings
The Michigan Legislature has amended the Open Meetings Act (OMA) multiple times during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable virtual meetings. However, all local governments are once again required to meet in person.