Planned Power Outage in Pontiac on Oct. 4
On Tuesday, October 4 from 10 am to 12 pm, there will be a 2 hour outage in Pontiac so that DTE can safely work on electrical system repairs.
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
White Castle Announces Castle Bites, New in the Freezer Aisle
Inspired by the iconic flavor of White Castle Sliders, the new bite-sized snacks are made with 100% real beef and onions and wrapped in a crispy golden crust.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 – AAA 1-B Offering Assistance
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is offering in-person and virtual appointments with certified Medicare counselors throughout the agency’s six-county service area.
Students in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake Can Apply for $1,000 Scholarship
High School students who reside in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, or White Lake can write an essay about how they have made a difference in the community, in 500 words or less.
Proposed Bills Would Address Long-Term Elevator Outages in Apartment Buildings
“Elevator outages will continue to happen as residential buildings age,” added Claudia Sanford, tenant rights organizer at United Community Housing Coalition. “Policies that require planning for the future are necessary to prevent this eventuality.”
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
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A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Sept. 21 – Pontiac Skatepark Town Hall
The City of Pontiac has invited Grindline Skateparks to design and build a brand-new cast-in-place concrete skatepark in Oakland Park.
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Sept 19 and 21 – Woodward Loop Conversion Plan Public Meetings
The City of Pontiac and MDOT invites citizens to come out and receive information about possible redevelopments to the Woodward widetrack and Downtown Pontiac!
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
Attorney General Nessel Visits Pontiac to Update Seniors
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently visited the Bowen Senior Center in Pontiac to update the community and it’s Golden Opportunity Club on what she has accomplished thus far during her 3.5 years in office.
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
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.
School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
County Board Approves $500,000 to Fund Crisis Intervention Training Program
“This pilot program is one of the steps we are taking to limit the tragedies of November 30th from ever happening again,” Commissioner Michael Spisz (R-Oxford) said.
New Mural in Pontiac Celebrates First Black Woman to Own Property in the City
The project for the mural took about two months to complete including the prep for the Kickstarter, the design, and the painting. However, the process proved to be significant in engaging the community in addition to the finished product itself.
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations
Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.