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Police Say Children Were Swimming Unattended When Four-Year-Old Drowned

Clarkston/Independence Twp., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 3, 2026

“This is a horrific and tragic death that easily could have been avoided.” Sheriff Bouchard said.

Funding Announced to Support Family Services in Hazel Park and Southfield Schools

Hazel Park, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

The investment will strengthen the Community Schools model by ensuring families have direct access to personalized, wraparound supports that promote stability, well-being and student success.

Madison Heights Police Ask Public’s Help Searching for Missing Autistic Boy UPDATED – FOUND SAFE

Hazel Park, Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

UPDATE: According to the City of Madison Heights, the child has been found and is safe. More details will be added as they become available, 11:50pm.

Michiganders Encouraged to Check State Website for Unclaimed Property/Funds

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

Additional details about Michigan’s Unclaimed Property Program can be found at www.michigan.gov/unclaimedproperty.

Feb 23-March 1 – Milford Restaurant Week

Highland Twp., Milford, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

For one delicious week, participating local restaurants will offer special menus and featured dishes that showcase the flavors of our downtown dining scene.

Feb 23 – Celtic History Presentation and Dinner with Seamus the Leprechaun at Highland Activity Center

Highland Twp., Slide, Uncategorized, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

Learn Celtic History with Jim Perkins as Seamus the Leprechaun with dinner and a presentation at Highland Activity Center on Feb. 23.

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Breakfast Feb 20

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

As we close the chapter on a historic 75th Anniversary, we invite our members to join us at our Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 20th.

Waterford Oaks Hosting Fireworks and Flannel Cozy Night Out Feb 14

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Events, Pontiac, Slide, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

This is a free event, no registration necessary.

Oakland Township Hosting Design Workshop for Marsh View Park Feb 12

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Oakland Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

Landscape architects from PEA Group will be facilitating this workshop with the intent to use results to apply for state grant funding.

Learn About the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 7 at Berkley Library

Berkley, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

Join Oakland County Parks’ naturalist and Berkley native Benjamin Prowse to learn about participating in this global citizen science event.

Feb 7 – Hazel Park Community Resource Fair

Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

Hazel Park Schools is hosting a free resource fair for students, teachers, parents and community members.

Feb 7 – Downtown Lake Orion Ice Fest, Chili Cook-Off, and Ice Golf Challenge

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

The first Saturday in February makes room for two organizations to bring their events together for a perfect winter day.

Ferndale Holding Public Hearing on Proposed Citizen Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance Feb 2

Ferndale, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2026

The City of Ferndale is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to seek community feedback regarding the proposed Citizen Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance.

Fire Destroys Ferndale Home, Go Fund Me to Help Couple Who Lost Everything

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 30, 2026

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for Jim and Mary who lost their home in the fire.

Hazel Park Man Suspected in Assault with Hatchet

Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 30, 2026

A 51-year old Hazel Park man is in custody after police say he attacked a visitor with a hatchet.

OCHN Takes on Mental Health Crisis Services Directly, Ending Contact with Common Ground

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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., Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 29, 2026

Oakland Community Health Network and Common Ground have parted ways, with OCHN directly taking on mental health crisis services that it previously had been contracting with Common Ground to provide.