Free or Low-Cost Business Classes Offered in August/September WATERFORD, NOVI – Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking for assistance are encouraged to attend high-value, low- or no-cost business workshops offered by the experts at the Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the Oakland County…
Novi Police Earn Elite CALEA Accreditation (City of Novi, July 29, 2017) Novi, MI – The Novi Police Department joined an elite group of law enforcement agencies from across the nation today when it received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Known as the “gold standard” in law enforcement accreditation,…
Indian Culture Celebrated at Ratha Yatra, Festival of Chariots in Novi Novi, MI – In Ratha Yatra, the Indian Festival of Chariots, a large chariot is pulled through the streets by hundreds of helpers sharing two strong ropes. The 5,000 year old festival takes place in over 700 cities around the world, after leaving India…
Novi Civic Center Featured Artists, New Exhibits 8/3, 9/5, 10/3 (EVENT page) NOVI, Mich – The Novi Civic Center Atrium Gallery features rotating exhibits from artists and crafters and provides the opportunity for the community to explore and support local arts. Upcoming shows include: Hobbies and Crafts of Novi’s Older Adults, August 3-31 The exhibit…
Novi Civic Center Featured Artists, New Exhibits 8/3, 9/5, 10/3 (EVENT page) NOVI, Mich – The Novi Civic Center Atrium Gallery features rotating exhibits from artists and crafters and provides the opportunity for the community to explore and support local arts. Upcoming shows include: Hobbies and Crafts of Novi’s Older Adults, August 3-31 The exhibit…
For Being Green it’s Gold for Novi, Bronze for Milford, Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale (Compiled, July 3, 2017) NOVI, MILFORD, PLEASANT RIDGE, FERNDALE, MI – The City of Novi is one of just five communities in Michigan to receive a Gold certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge for its commitment to sustainability projects, from…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Teachers of the Year Get Surprised by Suburban Collection (Suburban Collection, June 25, 2017) Ferndale, Birmingham, Farmington, Troy, and Novi – Teachers in several Oakland County school districts were surprised recently by The Suburban Collection family of automotive retailers. Ferndale – The Ferndale School District today announced new Teacher of the Year Award winners: Lindsay…
Boy and Father Dead of Apparent Drowning in Novi (Novi Police, May 30, 2017) Novi, MI – The Novi Police Department continues to investigate the fatal drowning of two Novi residents who were found unconscious in the community pool at the Glens of Northville apartment complex late Tuesday afternoon. The Novi Emergency Communications Center received…
2017 Novi Memorial Day Pictures (Andrew Mutch, May 29, 2017) Novi, MI – Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave all in service to the country. On Monday the City of Novi held two events in honor of the holiday. There was a Memorial Day service at the Novi Civic Center and…
Three Sides to the Motor City Comic Con Story (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2017) Novi, MI – Motor City Comic Con is an epic event for all involved, including the vendors, the participants and the stars who come from all over the world to meet their fans. Among the attendees was Henchman #21 from…
Dr. Who’s John Barrowman Shares Advice to Transgender Teens (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2017) Novi, MI – The actor who plays Captain Jack Harkness in Dr. Who, John Barrowman, had a crowd of people cheering at this weekend’s Motor City Comic Con in Novi when an audience member asked him for words of…
Conservative Coalition Hosts “Dirty Dozen” Protests in Birmingham & Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2017) Birmingham, MI – As residents pulled through the parking lot of the Birmingham Post Office to drop off their taxes by the April 18 deadline, they were greeted by four people with anti-tax signs. In five communities across the…
City of Novi Launches New Website (City of Novi, April 16, 2017) Novi, MI – It’s now even easier to explore Novi with the City’s recent launch of an upgraded website. The new www.cityofnovi.org boasts a streamlined look that offers improved navigation, a functional mobile design and easy access to the resources online users want…
Novi Spring Palooza May 19 (EVENT page) Novi, MI – Novi Spring Palooza takes place Friday May 19 from 6-9pm at the Civic Center Campus. Free comunity event! Learn more about your city. Community open house, police and fire demos, live entertainment and a movie at dusk. ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…
County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…
Michael Angelo Caruso Presents “How to Engage Someone in 15 Seconds” Feb. 9 (EVENT page) Novi, MI – The Rotary Club of Novi has partnered with world class speaker Michael Angelo Caruso for a lively and transformative afternoon. Mr. Caruso will give a talk entitled “How to Engage Someone in 15 Seconds” in Novi on…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…