2021 Oakland County Times Candidate Interview Video Series

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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview.

ALERT: Kroger and Armour Roast Beef Among Brands Being Recalled for Lead

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Several Communities Have Proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 Ballot

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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Here are the communities that have proposals on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot:

Oct 4 -10 – Reduced Fees for Pet Adoptions Through Oakland County

All Stories, Animals/Pets, 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, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township

Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is participating everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Too Young to Run: Candidate Age Requirements Vary by City

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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

…it means depending on one’s zip code there it means a seven year gap in opportunity for younger citizens in some cities. 

Erin Quetell to Serve as County’s First Environmental Sustainability Officer

All Stories, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Milford, Northville, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Waterford

She has served as the environmental sustainability planner for the City of Ferndale, where she was responsible for integrating the social, financial, and environmental sustainability perspectives and best practices into everyday city operations.

Sept 8 – Hazel Park Nighttime Farmers Market

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park

Sept 8 – Hazel Park Nighttime Farmers Market Hazel Park, MI – Wednesday’s September 8th Hazel Park Farmers Market. from 6-10PM in the vacant lot next to 425 West 9 Mile Road Hazel Park, to benefit The Marigold Project and the Michigan Urban Farmers Initiative Live Music by Marbresa Venders; Dumplings by Yuen, Cannabis Nurse;CathleenGraham, Zurenko’s…

Oakland County Hosting Low Cost Vaccination, Micro-chipping Event Oct. 2

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, New Hudson, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Troy, Waterford

Services will include $10 vaccinations for dogs and cats, $20 microchips, $20 heartworm tests and other preventative treatments including flea prevention and dewormer.