Tuesday Declared an Ozone Action Day – Here’s How You Can Help
May 30 is the second Ozone Action day of the year for Southeast Michigan.
Estimates Show Population Decline in 3/4 of Oakland County Communities
The Census Bureau has just released 2022 population estimates for all cities, villages, towns and townships across the country.
Oakland County Offering Free Native Plant Kits – Here’s How to Register
Oakland County Parks, in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, is continuing the effort in 2023, providing more than 600 native plant kits to residents this spring.
Security Guards Charged in 2014 Death of McKenzie Cochran at Northland Mall
Hamilton, Seiberling, King, and Maree appeared today before Judge Shelia Johnson in the 46th District Court in Southfield. Each faces one count each of involuntary manslaughter, a fifteen-year felony.
Savvy Savers Program Offers Incentive to Those Taking Virtual Financial Education Class
“Our program is designed to get everyone into the mindset of saving regularly and we hope this incentive will be an added encouragement to come to our meetings,”
50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers
Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County
Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.
Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals
MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.
Ferndale Biology Students Get Hands On Experience with Trip to Lawrence Tech
Students performed experiments on the evolutionary morphology of different species blood types and also performed experiments about…
Reduce Driving and Win Prizes – SEMCOG Commuter Challenge Starts May 1
Sign up and find your green commute options using Commuter Connect and record your trips for the chance to win prizes.
Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston
Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.
Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning
Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.
89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process
Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.
Ferndale Students Learn About Disability Acceptance
4th and 5th graders visited 10 stations that simulated the experience of many disabilities and the challenges that some face.
White Castle Offering 20% Off Online Orders for 4/20 Day
It’s White Castle’s way of recognizing the unofficial holiday of the cannabis culture.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.
Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.
Nonprofits Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Can Apply for MI Impact Grants
The MI Impact Grant program supports Gov. Whitmer’s MI New Economy plan that set a goal of lifting 100,000 families out of working poverty during the next five years.
Ferndale Students Travel to Europe to Experience Culture in Person
Through travel, students were able to change their outlook on the inter connectivity of the world we live in and shared these life-changing experiences.