AmazonSmile Program Supporting Various Charities Coming to an End
Amazon has announced they are ending their AmazonSmile charitable giving program.
Governor Whitmer Gives State of the State Address (Full Text)
“My fellow Michiganders. We spoke with a clear voice in November…”
Stuff to Know When it Snows
There are things to think about to make these kinds of days go better though. Here are some frequently asked questions to consider:
MDOT Study Looks at Potential for Toll Roads in Michigan
Experts analyzed all 31 highways in Michigan for the study and determined that 14 could become toll roads…
Explore: Ataturk Park in Wixom Combines Turkish Heritage and Nature
The park has a trail that takes visitors through a patch of woods that is perfect for quiet reflection, with signs for stories and education.
Women Officials Network Foundation Hiring Part Time Administrator
The majority of the admin’s duties will be performed remotely.
Novi Bank Teller and Accomplice Plead Guilty to Stealing Money from Comerica Customer Accounts
“Having your identity and savings compromised is a painful experience no one should have to go through…”
Halfway to Heaven: Love Song to a Wife with Alzheimer’s, Inspires Fellow Caregivers (Video)
“She did it with all the confidence in the world. She instilled in me a desire to do everything I could to help her.”
Data Shows Birth Rates Back on the Rise in Oakland County
Without continued in-migration – both domestic and international – of younger residents, natural increase will remain low and population growth will be rather small
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In and Around Oakland County
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
Residents Can Apply for MI-HOPE Energy Efficiency Program Grants
MI-HOPE funding is available statewide, with up to $28.5 million being distributed through various funding rounds
Jan 21 – Great Train Show at Suburban Collection Showplace
KIDS ARE FREE (11 and under) with adult and do not require a ticket.
Oakland County Executive Names Jim Ellison New Chief of Older Adult Services
He will begin the new job as Oakland County Chief of Older Adult Services on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In and Around Oakland County
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
Explore: A Springtime Visit to Dow Gardens in Midland
Last spring we returned to see more of the gardens themselves, and are happy to share the pictures now as readers may look forward to planning their own visit.
DTE Announces Time of Day Rates to Encourage Using Electricity in Off-Peak Hours
Simply choose to use energy during the times of day when demand is lower, and you’ll pay a lower rate.
DNR Seeks Public Input on Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
The DNR Parks and Recreation Division currently manages 103 state parks and recreation areas, totaling more than 300,000 acres across Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.
Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award
“The diversity of experiences and backgrounds among our residents is part of what makes our community so strong,” Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles
Construction Alert: Ten Mile in Novi from Meadowbrook to Haggerty to Close for Culvert Replacement
Once the culvert work is completed on approximately April 17, road construction, including the closure of westbound Ten Mile Road, will continue through the fall of 2023.
Reporter’s Quest to Try Every Restaurant in Oakland County Continues into New Year
The column features everything from family diners and local bars, to flavors from around the world, and the some of the most imaginative and delicious restaurants in the area.