Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15
Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.
Dec. 11 – Reduced Fee for Animal Adoptions through Oakland County
Prospective pet owners should call 248-858-1070 to schedule an appointment.
Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.
Oakland County Announces New Free COVID Testing Sites
The new locations will be in the communities of Holly, Rochester, Southfield, and Pontiac.
Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites
This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.
County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
Voters Select Elvin, Gutfreund, and Klein for Oak Park School Board
In Tuesday’s election, voters in the Oak Park School District filled two full term seats plus a partial term seat.
District Court Judges Elected Across Oakland County
Across Oakland County, voters elected District Court Judges in Tuesday’s election.
Regina Weiss to Serve as Next State Rep. for the 27th District
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring our election coverage.
2020 Election Results (in progress)
Oakland County Times will update Election Results here as we are able.
Videos: Candidates for 45th District Court Judge
In the race for Judge of the 45th District Court, the candidates are Brenda Richard and Jaimie Horowitz.
Videos: Candidates for State Rep. 27th District
In the race for State Representative of the 27th District, the candidates are: Democrat Regina Weiss, Republican Elizabeth Goss, Libertarian Gregory Stempfle, and Green Party candidate Sherry Wells.