Candidate Interview: Haley Stevens for Congress District 11
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Candidate Interview: Amrit Kohli for Oakland County Sheriff (withdraw intended)
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Candidate Interview: Scott Farida for Oakland County Prosecutor
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Candidate Interview: Nick Somberg for Congress District 11
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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 – Royal Oak Township General Operating Capital Purchases Millage Renewal
This Proposal will allow the Charter Township of Royal Oak to renew the millage levied for general operating capital purchase funds
Families Decorate Trees with Yarn in Memory of Former Ferndale Student
FUEL would love to shout out our amazing families for the first-ever FUEL Yarn Blast
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.
Ferndale Youth Assistance Helps Students Set Goals, Share Visions
Andrea Williams said, “The kids were so excited, and their vision boards helped me to see how much talent and promise lives inside of these students.”
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…
Oakland County Partners with United Way on Water Affordability Program
“Our partnership expands access to water assistance for families who typically are not eligible for other assistance programs.”
Plans in the Works for I-696 Rebuilding, Public Meetings Scheduled
The project will occur in 2025 – 2027.
The Ups, and Mostly Downs, of School District Enrollment Across Oakland County
But what about the districts that bucked the general trend?
May 8 – Workshop for SE Oakland Communities on Safe Streets
The discussion will focus on “what would make the Southeast Oakland County streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers? “
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.
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