Acorns Gathered in Ferndale to Help Grow White Oaks in Northern Oakland County Nature Preserves
Thanks to nature-loving volunteers, Ferndale acorns are getting around.
Thanks to nature-loving volunteers, Ferndale acorns are getting around.
From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.
For this Veterans Day we’ve decided to take a look at statistics regarding veterans in Michigan.
The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.
The final phase of the Restore the Reuther project involves completing the rebuilding of I-696 in 2026, while in 2027 I-696 will have major road work done between I-75 and Dequindre Road.
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Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.
The Breakfast Club is located at 30600 John R in Madison Heights.
“This initiative is about more than just cleanliness, it’s about neighbors working together to create a healthier, more vibrant, and walkable Hazel Park! ” said Councilmember Alissa Sullivan.
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Nearly 13% of Michigan households, approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits. About 43% are families with children and 36% are families with members who are older adults or disabled.
The Community & Neighborhood Housing Survey 2025 is now open, and we need your input!
Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.
Due to the strong community feedback, the City has postponed the vote and will be holding two community conversations about Flock Safety.
Candidates running for any office that has voters in Oakland County are welcome to do a video interview.
The third Wednesday of October marks Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, a national observance created to raise awareness about the crucial role chambers play in sustaining, promoting and growing local businesses.
Members of staff and elected officials from these communities were invited to join in the training on Oct. 3.
A longstanding tradition continues this election season at Oakland County Times – our award-winning candidate interview series!
Over the past two years, Oakland County has dedicated funding and resources to build a comprehensive approach to opioid use prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.
The charts below track the share of 3rd and 4th graders scoring Proficient or higher on the MEAP English Language Arts test, given in the Spring of this year, across Oakland County public school districts.