July 22 – Pontiac Arts Crawl
With COVID easing up and The City of Pontiac Arts Commission hard at work, the Pontiac Arts Crawl is back for 2022!
Michigan Will Soon Be Requiring Financial Literacy Class in High School
Every young Michigander deserves to know how to budget, save, and invest their money wisely so they can get off a great start after high school, whether they go to college, start working, or open a small business.
Canvas Pontiac Launches Annual Art Competition with New Leadership and Vision
Artwork can be submitted for Canvas Pontiac 2022 beginning July 1. Artists can submit drawings, paintings, photographs, and digital art into any of four categories: photography, handcrafted, which includes digital art and NFTs, automotive themed, and mural proposals.
Youth in Foster System May Qualify for a Fostering Futures Scholarship
“Those who have experienced foster care typically don’t have the support systems in place to assist with college costs. Every dollar helps create opportunities for our youth who have experienced foster care.”
Candidate Interview: Ryan Foster for State Senate Dist 7
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Candidate Interview: Ryan Kelley for Governor of Michigan
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Six Year Old Injured in Hit and Run in Pontiac, Detectives Seek to Identify Driver of Black Hummer
Oakland County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a black Hummer who hit a 6-year-old Pontiac girl as she was crossing the street with her mother and then sped away.
Candidate Interview: Ralph Rebandt for Governor of Michigan
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Reporter Food: Liberty Bar in Downtown Pontiac
In addition to a scene full of rainbow colored lights and trendy music, Liberty Bar has a menu with tasty options including their signature series of poutines.
Oakland Community Health Network Adds New Director of Access and Crisis Services
Glasgow leads OCHN’s efforts in access and crisis interventions, assuring implementation of quality services to address persons in crisis, including aid in mental health and criminal justice collaboration.
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
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State Health Dept. Hopes New Law Will Reduce Baby Deaths Due to Unsafe Sleeping
From 2010 to 2019, 1,436 Michigan babies died due to sleeping in unsafe environments…
Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13
Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!
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…
Reporter Food: Mor-Tacos in Bloomfield Township
I opted for a carryout meal of three tacos, rice, and a tasty dessert.
Student Artwork Across County Touts Financial Literacy
The winners and honorable mentions will receive cash prizes from a $10,000 contest fund provided by Flagstar Bank and will have their art displayed in the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office for a year and on the website along with all the entries.
Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
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.
Main Street Pontiac Welcomes New Director Sean Kammer
A full-time Executive Director is expected to significantly enhance MSP’s capacity to implement programs and services in downtown Pontiac, which has depended primarily on volunteer efforts since the organization’s inception in 2017.
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.