Oakland County Cities and Townships See Population Gains According to Census Update
Oakland County’s gain was distributed across ALL 51 cities and townships.
Governor Signs Bills Increasing Disclosures for Public Officials
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills that will increase transparency and good governance in Michigan by clarifying and expanding reporting requirements for candidates and elected officials.
Michigan Treasury Urges Residents to Search for Unclaimed Property on Updated Website
Michigan Unclaimed Property is the custodian of millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets, including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and valuables left in abandoned safe deposit boxes.
Memorial Day Events in Oakland County
Many Oakland County cities, villages, and townships host Memorial Day events to remember our fallen heroes and honor America’s armed forces.
Farmers Markets in Oakland County
Craving the best fruits and vegetables of the season? Look no further than one of the many Oakland County Farmers Markets.
County Commissioners Introduce Ethics and Financial Disclosure Resolutions
A pair of resolutions introduced to the Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee would provide mechanisms for ethics complaints of county employees and financial disclosure requirements for county elected officials, if approved.
MTA #2 – Advice for Local Officials on Handling Complaints
Complaints are a part of life for those in public service (and many other professions too!).
Events in Oakland County
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Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement with Operation Ghost Rider
According to the NTSO, Michigan saw 15,136 distracted driving crashes in 2023, which led to 59 deaths and 5,889 injuries
DNR Reports Record Number of Tree City USA Communities
In Oakland County participating cities are Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orion Township, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, and Troy.
Toll Road Scam Includes Texts and Fake Website
Recipients of fraudulent texts should not click on any links or share personal or financial information in response to those texts. The text should be reported as junk and deleted.
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing
The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.
Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1
Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize
By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.
Executive Coulter Touts Programming, Parks, and Transit in State of Oakland County Address
Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Among the Stars at Motor City Comic Con May 16-18
It features some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry.