Photos from Santa’s Visit to Ferndale’s Schiffer Park
These are the memories made last weekend at Schiffer Park in Ferndale.
Bloomfield Township’s New Mannequins Teach Firefighters and Residents to Handle Medical Emergencies, CPR Classes Available
“The paramedics love the new technology; the more interactive, the better. This mannequin can speak and duplicate medical emergencies. That always makes training more interesting.”
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Ferndale UHS Teacher Uses Horror to Help Teens Learn to Love Reading
“You’re still doing the same exact skills in English, but you’re doing it with materials that interest you.”
ONTV Video: Orion Lighted Parade Celebrates 30 Years
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the 30th Annual Orion Lighted Christmas Parade traveled along the streets of downtown Lake Orion.
Hazel Park Schools Celebrates Opening of Longfellow Community Center
“We’re really looking forward to working together with the city, Oakland County, and other resources to make sure we’re providing things to our families because when we have healthy families, we have healthy kids.”
Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and White Lake Selected for Park Improvement Grants
That funding will support replacing dilapidated play structures, restroom buildings, developing multi-use sport courts, outdoor community pool and much more.
Waterford Township Seeks Applicants for Board of Review
Waterford Township is seeking motivated residents to serve on our Board of Review.
Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Flights of Fancy in Waterford
With support from Oakland Thrive, Oakland County Times Editor and Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Pictures from the Holiday Extravaganza Parade in Downtown Pontiac
Downtown Pontiac was full of music, smiles, and candy as the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake came together for the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade.
Royal Oak City Manager Joseph Gacioch Departs after Less than a Year
Royal Oak City Manager Joseph Gacioch’s departure as the city’s administrator was announced at the Dec. 8, 2025 City Commission meeting.
Attorney General Nessel Visits Ferndale to Discusses Hate Crime Prevention Following Alleged Terror Plot
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a town hall at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center to discuss hate crimes and terrorism, including prevention, reporting, and prosecution.
Northville Gets Grant for Pathway in Ford Field East Park
Northville leaders applied for the TAP grant for the 2025-26 fiscal year, to support a new 0.2-mile shared-use path project.
2025 Wildwood Film Series: 60 Seconds or Less
Each year Orion ONTV hosts the Wildwood Film Competition, where teams of filmmakers create short videos over the course of a week, then gather to watch them all at the Wildwood Film Festival.
Pontiac Launches First-time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program
This initiative was made possible through a partnership with National Faith Homebuyers (NFH), aimed at enhancing home ownership opportunities for first-time home buyers and encouraging wealth building and reinvestment in Pontiac Neighborhoods.
Photos from Highland Township’s Tree Lighting and Kris Kringle Market
Chilly weather did not stop scores of families from coming out to the Downtown Highland Tree Lighting and Kris Kringle Market held on Dec 1.
Rochester and Rochester Hills Food Drive Brings Nearly 3,000 lbs of Food for Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House is a non-profit organization serving families in need across Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township, and Addison Township.
Dec 12 – Ferndale Hosting Community Conversation on License Plate Cameras
According to the City, the event will include a brief educational presentation followed by an open, community-focused discussion.
Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Shish Palace in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills
Shish Palace is located at 165 Livernois in Rochester Hills (near Kroger), and 2751 University Drive in Auburn Hills in a plaza with a variety of dining options.
Lakes Area Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
Nominations are open until 12/12/25 for the following Award Categories…