Oakland County Accepting Applications for 40 Under 40
Selected individuals will be invited to special events throughout the year, including the 2026 State of the County address, offering finalists more opportunities to connect and engage.
I-696 Project Bringing Two Year Freeway Closure, Plus Plaza Reconstruction in Oak Park
Starting in the spring, Eastbound I-696 will be closed for approximately two years for reconstruction from Lahser Road to I-75.
IRS Sending Rebate Recovery Credit Checks to Those Who Didn’t Claim in 2021
The payments vary depending on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per individual.
Michigan Residents Interested in Health Equity Invited to Apply for Advisory Council
Applications to participate on the Advisory Council must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 17.
Four Arrests Made in Car Theft Ring Targeting Metro Detroit
Each defendant has been charged with Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony.
As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & Oakland County
The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.
US Postal Service Pausing Mail Delivery Jan. 9 to Honor President Jimmy Carter
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.
Oakland County Expands Free Rides for Veterans Through September
Oakland County has recently expanded the free “This Ride’s On Us” door-to-door public transportation service through September 2025.
DNR Offers Cold Weather Safety Tips for Outdoor Adventures
Learn more about recreation safety at Michigan.gov/DNR/Education/Safety-Info.
Troy Adopted Snow Emergency Policy, Here’s What Residents and Visitors Should Know
The decision to implement the ability to declare snow emergencies allows City officials to further enhance the safety of the Troy community
Attorney General Shares Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Scams
Here are a few tips to help you keep your credit card accounts safe
Attorney General Warns Against Puppy Scams
Michigan consumers who believe they have been a victim of a puppy scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team
Sheriff Bouchard Shares Perspective on Drones, Urges Congress to Act
“It is easy to weaponize a store-purchased drone and yet, Washington has not provided the necessary authority or tools needed to combat this emerging threat.”
State Grant Helps Fund Purchase of Turtle Woods Nature Preserve in Troy
OCP will operate and maintain the property as a county park and nature preserve.
Oakland County Residents with Student Loan Debt Can Access Savi Service
Online registration takes 10 minutes to complete.
MIOSHA Grants $870,000 to Improve Worker Health and Safety
“These grants represent our ongoing commitment to equipping Michigan’s workforce with high-quality safety training,” said MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman.
Michigan Attorney General Shares Tips to Avoid Scams While Traveling
As part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her Travel Tips alert…
Restaurant Quest Recap: The Modern Vegan, Ellen’s, Miso and More!
Here are the features from November in case you missed them!
Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian, Stays Committed to Honoring the Past
In her words, “history is no good if you keep it to yourself.”
Rank MI Vote Hosting Informational Events in Farmington, Ferndale, and Royal Oak
voters will learn how a ranked choice voting system in statewide elections can help overcome the political divisiveness, polarization, and “culture wars” often associated with the Democratic and Republican parties, candidates, and messaging.