EB I-96 Closing for Emergency Repair Tuesday from Wixom to I-275
Traffic will be detoured SB Wixom to EB Grand River Avenue to NB Novi Rd to EB 12 Mile Rd to SB M-5 to EB I-696.
Oakland County Offering Free Native Plant Kits – Here’s How to Register
Oakland County Parks, in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, is continuing the effort in 2023, providing more than 600 native plant kits to residents this spring.
50 Years of Supporting Kids, Mentors Plus Program Has Room for More Volunteers
Whether you live in Hazel Park or Holly, South Lyon or Leonard, or anywhere in between, there are young people who could benefit from having a mentor to look up to and talk to.
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.
South Lyon Wins National Award for 50 Years of Consistent Fluoridation
In 2022, a total of 106 public water systems in 26 states received these awards, including five communities in Michigan.
Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County
Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.
Funding, Story-Telling, and Putting in the Work All Part of Main Street Summit
Part of that work is meeting and working together regionally.
Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals
MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.
Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston
Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.
Danger in Local Politics: Expert Shares Tips for Staying Safe while Campaigning
Yet the hard reality for candidates – from national politicians right down to city councils and school boards – is that there are many things that can go wrong when someone puts themselves out there to campaign.
Addison Township Clerk Pauline Bennett Elected Michigan Townships Association President
Pauline Bennett, Addison Township (Oakland Co.) clerk, was elected 2023 MTA President at the Association’s recent Annual Conference & Expo.
89,500 Oakland County Residents on Medicaid Will Need to Take Part in Renewal Process
Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.
Westbound I-96 to Remain Closed Overnight to Clean Up Glue Spill
The crash happened around 9:30am.
With 57 Deaths, Nearly 6,000 Injuries from Distracted Driving in 2022, State Continues Operation Ghost Rider
Texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.
Video: Howard Collens on the Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
We spoke with Howard for this brief interview about wills, and things to consider when making one.
Meijer Pre-made Salads Recalled
The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes premade salads carried at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
As 22 Veterans Die Each Day of Suicide, Holly Ambassador Shares Info on Mission 22
Every day an average of 22 military veterans and one person on active duty dies of suicide in the U.S.
It’s a statistic that not everyone knows, but Holly resident Jeff Myers wants to change that.
CP Journalism Series: Why We Report on the Sad Stuff
There are a number of reasons why journalists share information about the saddest and hardest experiences that happen in the community
As Dog Census Approaches, County Reminds Owners to Purchase License
People may usually purchase a dog license from staff at their local city, village, or township hall, from many veterinary offices, at our location, or online at oakgov.com/petadoption.