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.
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.
Michigan Attorney General Warns Swifties of Ticket Scams
If you have a complaint regarding tickets you purchased online, please contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team
White Castle Hosting Contest for Recipes Using Sliders as the Star Ingredient
Recipes must use at least six beef Sliders (Original, Cheese or Jalapeño) with or without pickles.
I-75 to Close For Weekend from Dixie Hwy to Saginaw Road Beginning Friday June 9
All traffic will be detoured onto Dixie Highway.
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.
Pontiac Volunteers Bring Wildflower Garden to Murphy Park
Over 800 square feet of land has been prepared to be home to a native pollinator garden in Pontiac thanks to an Earth Day beautification project headed by Connor Healy and Kaitlyn Wencel.
June 29 – Oakland County Veteran’s Resource Fair in Waterford
Veteran’s Resource Fair Representatives will be onsite to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with these resources…
June 17 – Juneteenth Freedom Day Event in Pontiac
Come join us to celebrate Freedom Day for Juneteenth Saturday, June 17th from 12pm-10pm in Downtown Pontiac.
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.
Oakland County Proposes Purchasing Ottawa Towers and Leasing Phoenix Center in Pontiac
Earlier this month, the County was authorized by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee to enter into a purchase agreement to:
Man Fatally Shot Tuesday Night in Pontiac, One Suspect Remains at Large
A Pontiac man died Tuesday night after he was shot multiple times while he was in a home in the 300 block of Central in Pontiac.
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.
Bridge and Road Resurfacing Projects on I-75 from M-15 to County Line Start Monday
This project includes resurfacing I-75, repairing 11 bridges, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, signs, and guardrail.
OCSO’s Crisis Intervention Team Follow Up Check Turns Into Lifesaving Moment
It was the first time that unit members had encountered a person actively overdosing during one of their unscheduled follow-up visits
Pontiac Home Repair Program Coming Soon
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Home Repair Hotline.
Road Projects in Auburn Hills – How To Stay Up on The Construction
The warm weather carries the scent of lilacs, tulips, and… asphalt!
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,”
50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers
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)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.