Huron Valley State Bank and For Feets Sake Collect 25 Bags of Shoes for Charity
Our community has once again demonstrated its generosity and compassion by contributing to this initiative.
Oct 6 – Gesher Human Services Webinar for Michiganders Struggling with Student Loan Repayments
Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is offering a free webinar to Michiganders struggling with student loan repayments now that the three-year payment moratorium has ended.
Ballot Issues in Oakland County – Nov 7, 2023 Election
Click on the pictures for info on each proposal.
2023 Candidate Interviews Across Oakland County (with more to come!)
Here is a list of candidates who have videos posted.
As Area Residents Struggle w/Internet Access, Supervisor Promotes Regional Broadband Survey
“In this day and age, being online is a necessity,” she said.
ITC Anticipates Using Low-Flying Helicopters to Inspect Lines in October
This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines.
Kraft Singles Cheese Slices Recalled
…six complaints of consumers saying they choked or gagged in connection with the issue.
New Shop Oakland County Site Makes It Easy to Order from Local Businesses
“With ShopOC Main Streets E-commerce site, we all can Shop Local from the convenience of our phones. Try it,”
State Offers Free Well Water Testing
This testing can determine if there have been any water quality changes to your well that could be harmful to those who drink and use that well water.
State Shares Resources for Workers, Small Businesses Impacted by UAW Strike
In recognition of the potential impacts of the UAW strike, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering agency resources to assist strike-affected workers and businesses.
New Shop Oakland County Site Makes It Easy to Order from Local Businesses
“With ShopOC Main Streets E-commerce site, we all can Shop Local from the convenience of our phones. Try it,”
Transit Expanding in SW Oakland County w/People’s Express Contract
The expanded service will launch in September 2023 and is intended to improve public transportation services in South Lyon, Wixom, Milford Township, Commerce Township, Lyon Township, the Village of Milford and the Village of Wolverine Lake.
Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee Seeking Applicants for Vacancies
Applicants should have experience using the state parks and recreation system and involvement in outdoor recreation and natural resources or related affiliations.
MDHHS Tobacco-Free Report Card Shows Six Oakland County Districts Without Comprehensive Policies
44% of counties in Michigan still have at least one school district without a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy.
Cities and Groups Can Apply for Michigan DNR Tree Planting Grants – Deadline Extended
This year, a total of $100,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000. Apply by Friday, Aug. 18.
Suspect Arrested After Crimes in Novi, Lyon, and Milford, Plus Police Chase
The suspect, age 47, was stopped near Kensington Road and Interstate 96 in Lyon Township
Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert
Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
Royal Oak Township, Lyon Township, and Pontiac Get SEMCOG Planning Grants
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has awarded $513,750 in Planning Assistance Program funding to local communities
Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan
There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.
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.