Allergic Reaction Prompts Recall of Cake Bites Sold at Target

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern.

Debate Continues as Public Bodies Resume In Person Meetings

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, 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, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Times recently sat in on a Michigan Townships Association (MTA) discussion giving leaders from across the state a chance to hear from an expert and ask questions. We then checked in with local officials for their thoughts on the pros and cons of remote meetings.

Women Officials Network Seeking Part Time Administrator

All Stories, 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, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

WON is seeking a new part-time administrator to support its mission of empowering women’s leadership in the public sector. 

Oakland County Allocating HUD Funds for Supporting Affordable Housing Developments

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

The Neighborhood & Housing Development Division will award up to $1 million in total gap funding for new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable rental housing with a focus on access to supportive services and sustainability

US Offering Free COVID Tests by Mail

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

DNR Reminds People to Enjoy Winter Activities Safely

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to consider seasonal safety tips before enjoying their favorite winter activities.

A Look at the Data in Michigan’s 2020 Deaths

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released data on deaths that occurred during 2020. 

Video: County Commission Sets New Districts, Reduces Number of Seats

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Commissioners Charlie Cavell and Bob Hoffman joined Oakland County Times for an interview about the process and the impacts on their districts.

Richard Oldacre Named Oakland Community Health Network Chief Operating Officer

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

Oldacre’s expertise in the behavioral and physical healthcare space compliments OCHN’s mission, vision, and values to ensure quality, integrated healthcare services to Oakland County residents supported by the public mental health system.

Headspace App, for Mental Health, Now Free for Teens

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Headspace, the internationally recognized mental wellness and meditation app, is now FREE for children 13-18 years old in the US.

Hungry for a Slice? Here are 29 Pizza Choices in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Metro Detroit has some amazing locally-owned pizza choices, and we’ve had the chance to try a nice variety of them.

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Tips and Resources

All Stories, 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, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

SEMCOG’s Regional Forecast projects that the number of people age 65 and older will grow substantially, by 67% from 2015 to 2045.

Several Oakland County School Districts Closed Thursday Due to Threats

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Several Metro Detroit area school districts have opted to close school on Thursday, with some closing Friday as well.

MML #2 – Beyond Diversity: Understanding and Leveraging Inclusion

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

“Diversity without inclusion is just for optics,” said Steve Robbins of Steve Robbins and Associates.  “You gotta do the Inclusion piece before you can leverage the value of diversity.”

Michigan Approves Two Year Vehicle Registration Option

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

House Bill 4117 allows drivers to choose a 2-year vehicle registration, improving the convenience of Secretary of State services.

Chris Ward Named Director of Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County Deputy County Executive Chris Ward has been named Parks Director for Oakland County Parks and Recreation.