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Calendar Art Contest for Kids to Help Prevent Water Pollution

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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 4, 2020

This program is a great way to educate our youth and teach them how to get involved in discovering ways that they can help to prevent pollution of our freshwater resources.

Governor Whitmer Extends State of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 4, 2020

“Last week, Michigan surpassed 100,000 cases and families continue to lose loved ones to COVID-19. With over 6,500 deaths, the virus continues to threaten the lives of Michiganders every day.”

Candidate Interview: Ryan Delaney for Holly Village Council

All Stories, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 3, 2020

For a four-year full term council seat, there are three seats available, with six candidates on the ballot and one write-in.

Reporter Food: Zeoli’s Modern Italian in Downtown Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 1, 2020

One of the place I keep being drawn back to is Zeoli’s Modern Italian at 110 E 14 Mile Road in Downtown Clawson.

Candidate Interview: Maxine Gutfreund for Oak Park School Board

All Stories, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 1, 2020

There are two regular School Board positions available with a six year term. The candidates are Nen Bailey, Christopher Davis, Al Elvin, Maxine Gutfreund, and Ben Vineburg.

2020 Candidate Interview: Lisa-Aline Hanes for Royal Oak School Board

All Stories, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 1, 2020

For voters in the Royal Oak School District, there are six candidates running for four positions on the school board.

2020 Candidate Interview: Dawn Rice for Hazel Park School Board

All Stories, Hazel Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 1, 2020

Candidates are Melissa Baldwin, Heidi Fortress, incumbent Rose Mary Hammonds, incumbent Charles Hemple, Ian Lloyd, Dawn Rice, Kristy Schlak, and Lance Starter.

2020 Candidate Interview: Kelly Brault for Avondale School Board

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 1, 2020

The candidates are Michael Brady, Kelly Brault, Rita Davis, Robbin Hopinks, incumbent Wayne Kakuda, and Lucille Washington.

Election Analysis: A Look at Absentee Ballots Across Oakland County Cities

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., Data-Based Stories, 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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 31, 2020

Over two-thirds (77.0 percent) of the requested ballots were returned, and these returned ballots represented 70.8 percent of the total votes cast.

Ferndale Outlines Ways to Improve Affordable and Inclusive Housing

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 31, 2020

“The data proves we have changing demographics. Stagnant housing does not respond to the needs of the community and I think this gets us moving in the right direction,” Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana said.

Michigan Reaches 100,000 COVID-19 Cases, 14,213 in Oakland County

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 28, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis continues as Michigan reaches 100,000 cases of the disease.

Madison Heights Approves Body Cameras for Police

All Stories, Madison Hts., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 27, 2020

“I’m proud that we could finally make this investment. It improves transparency, as well as be a valuable training tool for our officers who will now be able to replay interactions.”

Local Courts Promoting Eviction Diversion Program and Other Resources

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 26, 2020

Courts across the state, including the 45th and 43rd in SE Oakland County are helping to spread the word about the program by providing fliers to those interact with the courts.

Up to $20,000 Available Through DNR Community Forestry Grant Program

Up to $20,000 is available for projects such as:
Tree inventories and management plans.
Urban forest master plans or strategic plans.
Tree maintenance connected to strategic activities in a plan or tree inventory.
Community outreach or local staff training.
Tree ordinance review and development.

Ferndale Police Go Curbside with Community Chats

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 21, 2020

“Our Police Department wants to nurture relationships with our residents, and the Curbside chats are one way to get to know our PD.”

Birmingham Republican Reclaims Sign as Confederate Flag Spurs Reactions in Ferndale

All Stories, Birmingham, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 20, 2020

A Ferndale woman’s Confederate flag has neighbors upset, and the signs on her yard placed with it prompted a political candidate from Birmingham to come and take his sign back.

Candidate Interviews ~ Nov. 3, 2020 Election

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.