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Category Archives: Pontiac

Income, Race, Age, and Gender: A Data-Driven Look at Voter Turnout in Oakland County

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2024

While politicians are obviously interested in past turnout and party preferences at the community level, their campaign folks will use demographics to identify where they will get the most payoff and need to concentrate their efforts.

OC Restaurant Quest – Heroes Bar-BQ & Brew in Waterford

Pontiac, Reporter Food, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2024

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

What Unmarried Couples Should Consider When Buying Real Estate

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 9, 2024

While the decision to purchase real estate should never be made lightly, unmarried couples in particular should proceed with caution, advises attorney Scott Galloway. 

Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Announced

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 7, 2024

The 12th Oakland Together 40 Under 40 class honors young professionals who live and/or work in Oakland County.

Michigan Dept of Treasury has Unclaimed Property Website Everyone Should Check

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 6, 2024

Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets that includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock certificates.

Square Lake Road Construction to Impact Bloomfield/Pontiac Traffic

Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2024

Work is expected to begin this spring and be completed by the end of the year.

County Announces Black Excellence Award Winners

Auburn Hills, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 4, 2024

“This award helps shine a light on the meaningful accomplishments of some very important people we don’t hear about every day,” Powell said.

MTA Presentation Shares Importance of Understanding FOIA

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 3, 2024

The Freedom of Information Act is a tool for members of the public to be informed about the actions of elected officials who are serving on their behalf. 

Accent Pontiac Brings Out Leadership Skills and Musical Side of Pontiac Youth

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 1, 2024

“It’s such a joy- once you know the children you are hooked and cannot but love them” she says with a smile.

Grant to Help Roads Near Former Palace of Auburn Hills Site, Development in Progress

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 1, 2024

This TEDF grant will help Auburn Hills develop over 900 new jobs and is expected to generate millions in private investments.

First OakAlert Siren Test is Saturday, Opportunity to Think About Emergency Planning

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 1, 2024

For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school, or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, visit oakgov.com/emergency-management.

Pontiac Hosting Town Halls on Proposed Food Vendor and Events Ordinance

Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 26, 2024

The City is proposing an ordinance that would amend the regulations for mobile food vendors and temporary events in Pontiac.

Feb. 27 Presidential Primary and Local Ballot Proposals

2024 Election, Bloomfield Area Communities, Groveland Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Slide, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 26, 2024

In addition to Presidential candidates, a number of communities have ballot proposals.

I-75 Lane Closures from Baldwin North to County Line, Construction Through The Summer

Auburn Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Pontiac, Slide, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 24, 2024

Bridge and road work continues along the I-75 project between M-15 (Ortonville Road) and the Oakland/Genesee county line…

Early Data Shows Where in Oakland County Early Voting & Absentee Are Catching On Fastest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 22, 2024

The Michigan Secretary of State’s Office has provided data files on both methods, in order to provide absentee ballot comparisons between the Presidential Primary turnouts in 2020 and 2024, and to gauge the popularity of first-time early voting.

Pontiac Considers Adding Source of Income to Housing Nondiscrimination Ordinance

Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 21, 2024

Pontiac City Hall was packed Tuesday evening as City Councilmembers passed the first reading of an ordinance amendment  that would add “source of income” to the list of reasons that a person cannot be denied access to housing.

Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities Conducting Survey on Substance Use

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 19, 2024

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 5 – 10 minutes to complete.

Oakland County Grant Program to Encourage Senior Volunteerism

Beverly Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 18, 2024

Oakland County is launching a new grant program for local organizations that offer volunteer programs for senior residents.

Video: State Senator Jeremy Moss on Proposed FOIA Reform in Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 14, 2024

Oakland County Times spoke with Senator Moss about the bills, and why FOIA is an important tool for transparency in Michigan government.

Next Generation Gets Taste of County Government

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 11, 2024

…they weren’t just learning about departments and job descriptions to help inspire dreams of public service, but from stories like Brown’s of learning and trying again.

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