Small Businesses Can Sign Up for Free ReOpen Toolkit through Oakland County
The kits have more than $400 worth of supplies.
Block Ads for Booze, Smokes, Porn and More with State’s Child Protection Registry
“It doesn’t just block them,” said Alisha Meneely, Community Outreach Director for the agency, which is part of the Michigan Secretary of State’s office. “It stops them.”
The Ups and Downs in Oakland County – 2019 Population Estimates Released
On Thursday of this week, the Census Bureau released its last set of population estimates until the 2020 Census results are released by July of 2021.
Elks Gratitude Grant Helps Ferndale Fire Dept.
The grants are tailored to assist local communities, food banks, and to provide a relief to the emergency responders, including firefighters.
Emergency Grants Available for Veterans and Service Members Impacted by COVID-19
The grants can be used for health, economic and financial hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
List of Cemeteries in Oakland County
Thanks to the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society and Oakland County’s Economic Development and Community Affairs Department, here is a list of Oakland County’s cemeteries
Oakland County Now Has Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Any Adult
County Executive David Coulter said the expanded testing is important as Oakland County and the state gradually reopens, which includes resumed operations for many area businesses and manufacturers.
Fumes in Storm Drains Prompt Hazmat Investigation in Ferndale
The smell was coming from the floor drains. It could also be smelled through the Downtown area.
Face Mask and Temp Checks the New Normal at County Buildings
Coulter said. “Our team has worked very hard evaluating each building, its public spaces and offices, to determine how we can best serve the public and our employees while maintaining appropriate social distancing and other health protocols.
Go Comedy! Goes Digital
Go Comedy! Improv Theater announces that it has launched its digital format, Digi-Go to continue producing improvised, written, and original comedy during this period of social distancing and the closure of theaters across the nation.
Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Ferndale Businesses Has Matching Grants
The #openinferndale campaign is designed to offer support to businesses that need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other operational modifications to deal with reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sadorian Robertson Earns Ferndale Garden Club Scholarship
She plans to major in bio-engineering at Stanford University.
SMART Posts Survey for Business Owners as they Plan for Increasing Service
As movement towards reopening unfolds, we are working to gather information about how businesses are planning to return to work.
Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin Friday at LIV in Ferndale
LIV will be providing curbside pickup and home delivery, plus they have an iPad menu that allows customers to explore the inventory.
2020 Candidate Interview: Barnett Jones for Oakland County Sheriff
On the Democratic side there are three candidates in the Aug. 4, 2020 primary: Randy Maloney, Barnett Jones, and Vincent Gregory.
After Title Search Surprise, Vikings Cede Land to Ferndale, Gain $49k & Homage
He said they wanted to “create a resolution of sorts that would… share the value of the relationship we want to build with Hazel Park Schools.”
MIOSHA Has Small Business Grants Available for Safety and Health Needs
The goal of the program is to create a safer and healthier work environment and reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers in Michigan.
Twins, Triplets and More: Here’s Where Moms of Multiples Support Each Other
“They’re different kids, and they do different things. And the world sees them as twins.”
From Wixom to Huntington Woods: Census Response Rates So Far
Twenty-six Oakland County cities and villages have exceeded 70 percent, with Huntington Woods (still leading the country) on top at 89.1 percent, followed closely by Pleasant Ridge.
Governor Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, Allows Some Workers to Return May 11
The governor’s order will allow manufacturing workers, including those at Michigan’s Big 3 auto companies, to resume work on Monday