Kevin’s Song, Dedicated to Preventing Suicide, Seeks “Saving the Life Award” Nominees

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service in suicide prevention.

Winners of Local Gems Contest Announced, Over 300 Businesses Celebrated

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy

The contest, which ran through the month of November, required residents to take selfies in front of their favorite small businesses

Governor Hopes Rebate Will Help Boost Electric Vehicle Sales in Michigan

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Sylvan Lake

Combined with the $7,500 federal credit, a Michigan family could receive up to $10,000 off the purchase of new battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. 

Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County

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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees

Area Agency on Aging 1-B to Increase Nursing Home Resident Advocates Thanks to Grant

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide

A Healthy Aging grant will enable the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) to double the number of advocates who fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families.

Oakland SAVES Will Have Grants to Help Homes Be More Energy Efficient

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

The Oakland SAVES program will be available until Dec. 31, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.

Enter “Local Gems” Sweepstakes for Chance to Win $1,000, $500 or $250

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide

Oakland County launched the “Local Gems” Sweepstakes, which gives residents a way to promote their favorite small businesses in the county and win some cash for the holidays.