Candidate Interview: Scott Farida for Oakland County Prosecutor
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Oakland Township Residents Invited to Parks, Recreation, and Land Preservation Master Plan Open House
The public is invited to participate in several ways:
Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
Today Oakland County Times turns 15!
Candidate Interview: David Coulter for Oakland County Executive
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County Approves Funding for Road Projects, Here’s the Full List
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved funding to help complete more than $29.2 million in new local road projects during its May 22 meeting.
Top Baby Names in Michigan and Across the County Released
It’s the fifth year in a row that the names took the top slot together
Aug 6 Ballot – Rochester Hills Library Millage
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property within the City of Rochester Hills, County of Oakland, Michigan, be increased…
Aug 6 Ballot – Avondale School District Bond Proposition
Shall the Avondale School District, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Million Dollars…
Looking for Farmers Markets? Oakland County Has an Interactive Map
Use our list of farmers markets or interactive map to find a market near you.
MSU Extension Offering Native Plant Kits, Registration Required
Research shows that native species are more adept at fostering biodiversity, protecting local habitat and attracting wildlife – including ever-important pollinators.
Permits Across Oakland County Show How Much New Housing is Being Built, by City
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) released their annual look at new construction across their seven-county service area, and Oakland County Times has decided to take a look at the data.
Several Injured in Outdoor Heater Explosion in Downtown Rochester
This story is a work in progress and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Census Estimates Show Gains and Losses in Population for Oakland County Communities
The following three charts show the results for communities across Oakland County – separated into cities, townships, and villages…
2024 Candidate Interview: Trevis Harrold for State Rep District 55
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Rochester High’s Kelley Cusmano Named Michigan Teacher of the Year
As Michigan Teacher of the Year, Kelley represents what is best about being an educator.
The Ups, and Mostly Downs, of School District Enrollment Across Oakland County
But what about the districts that bucked the general trend?
Who Will Be Michigan’s Next Poet Laureate? Nominations Being Accepted
Nominees must submit a list or provide links to three work samples and a statement of why they should be considered for the position of Michigan poet laureate
2024 Election Info.
Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to editor@oc115.com for more info.
Sheriff Sheds Light on Fentanyl Crisis with Town Hall Discussion
The panel included experts on the topic, some that became experts “not by a path that they chose, but because they were tragically impacted by the impact of the loss of a loved one or friend,” Sheriff Bouchard described.
Volunteers Needed to Pull Invasive Garlic Mustard at Locations Across Oakland County
These events seek to reduce this common invasive species, which can prevent native plants from thriving.