Michigan Pet Alliance Seeking CEO

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Applicants must live in Michigan, have a flexible schedule, be able to work from home, and be able to travel to other parts of the state and to Lansing on short notice.

Seasonal Changes May Mean Bumpy Gravel Roads, Here’s Why…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) advises drivers to use caution on gravel roads during the upcoming weeks.

How to Submit a Community Group or Nonprofit Guest Story

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

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Stay Connected & Informed: Facebook Groups Throughout Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times has compiled a list of our favorites to make it easier for you too!

Here’s How to Help Oakland County Times Reach…

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, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times is a grassroots community news site that comes together with a lot of hard work, and with the financial support of small business advertisers and readers like you who chip in.

Applicants Needed for Oakland Community Health Network Board

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Troy, White Lake Township, Wixom

The BOC is seeking applications to fill two general public seats, one primary consumer seat (someone receiving mental health services) and one secondary consumer seat (a family member of someone receiving mental health services).

Zoom Now Has Free Live Transcription/ Closed Captioning Option

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, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

In a step toward online inclusion Zoom has added a new feature, live transcription.

Veterans in Oakland County Invited to Apply for COVID Assistance Grants

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.

Michigan Hosting Kids Earth Day Poster Contest, Environmental Awards

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Troy, White Lake Township

The deadline for both contests to submit entries is February 28, 2021.

Winter Driving Safety Tips

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, Favorites, 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, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Here are some winter driving tips courtesy of the Birmingham Police…

Michigan Elder Abuse Task Force Releases Video Training Series

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Troy, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

The training focuses on recognizing, reporting and preventing elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.  

Students’ Environmental Art Featured on Water Resource Calendars

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, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Calendars are available to order online at www.oakgov.com/water

Indoor Dining Begins Feb. 1, With Limitations

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, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom

The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements

Police Warn: Phone Scammers Claim to be From DTE

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

If you suspect the call may be fraudulent, hang up and call DTE at their toll-free number 800-477-4747. Ask to be connected to a customer service representative and explain to them what occurred.

Applications Open for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide funding to eligible small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Entertainment Venues Can Apply for Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program

All Stories, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Novi, Oakland Township, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield

The Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program will provide a total of $3.5 million in one-time grants of up to $40,000 to eligible entertainment and live music venues throughout Michigan

From 120,000 Deaths to 91% Saves, No-Kill Efforts Working…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, Northville, Novi, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Wixom

Shelters in Oakland County collectively reached over 90% live release rate, with several organizations reaching 98% or higher.