2020 Candidate Interview: Brenda Richard for 45th District Court Judge
In the race for Judge of the 45th District Court, the candidates are Brenda Richard and Jaimie Horowitz.
2020 Candidate Interview: Anna Ibrahim for Ferndale School Board
Candidates are Sarah Elturk, and incumbents Anna Ibrahim and Jennifer LaTosch.
Check Out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview.
This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
2020 Candidate Interview: Jason Michael Deneau for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
Recall Issued for Cantaloupes and Fruit Trays Sold at Meijer Stores
The multi-state recall involves whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls in various weights ranging from 6–40 ounces sold between Sept. 26 and Oct. 5 of this year at all Meijer stores
RCOC to Residents: “Shake Your Mailbox”
It is a resident’s responsibility to ensure his or her mailbox is secure.
2020 Candidate Interview: Sarah Elturk for Ferndale School Board
Candidates are Sarah Elturk, and incumbents Anna Ibrahim and Jennifer LaTosch.
Mask Use Required in Oakland County Per Health Order
Additional health orders may be issued in the coming days to cover capacity at restaurants, bars, employee health screenings and other public health concerns.
2020 Candidate Interview: John Tolbert for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
Ferndale Students Learn About Bones, Art and Owl Pellets in Biology Pop-Up
The students are learning about comparative anatomy starting with the skeletal system of vertebrates.
U of M Researchers Say Oakland County Economy Poised for Rebound
Oakland County’s workforce was severely impacted when unemployment in the county spiked at 19.5 percent in April and 19.3 percent in May. Ehrlich predicted the county’s unemployment rate for 2020 would improve dramatically to 9.1 percent for the year, with the rate nationally at 9.2 percent.
2020 Candidate Interview: Adrienne Young for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Write-In)
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge, there are six incumbents running to retain their seats, plus one write-in candidate.
2020 Candidate Interview: Connor Nepomuceno for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are three candidates.
Enhanced Notification Service Now Available for Crime Victims in Michigan
The enhanced MI-VINE service offers users innovative functionality, an improved user experience and expanded access to victim services.
Video Interview: Ferndale Superintendent Talks About 2020 School Year
In under 25 minutes, we talked about several important topics including budget questions, classes and extracurriculars, advice for parents, the district’s efforts to combat racism, and more.
$28 Million Approved to Help Schools with COVID-19 Expenses
School districts will be able to apply for items that have not been reimbursed by the state or federal government. Funding for the initiative has been made available from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds received by Oakland County.
Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November
Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.
Here’s How to Nominate a School Support Staffer for Statewide Award
Nominees must, at a minimum, demonstrate excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance; (B) School and community involvement; (C) Leadership and commitment; (D) Local support (from co-workers, school administrators, community members, etc., who speak to the nominee’s exemplary work); (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools.
2020 Candidate Interview: E. Wadsworth Sherrod for OCC Board of Trustees
Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.
Michigan Governor Clarifies Rules for Face Masks During Sports
Last week, the governor signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan’s gyms and pools in those regions where they remain closed and allowing for organized sports practices and competitions to resume in those regions where they remain restricted, subject to strict protections meant to limit spread of the virus.