County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 18 – Protect Trees from Oak Wilt Virtual Presentation
CISMA hosts and co-hosts events to increase public awareness about invasive species and how to best manage and prevent them.
CANCELLED – Drive By Parade for Seniors in White Lake’s Independence Village
This event has been CANCELLED
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
District Court Judges Elected Across Oakland County
Across Oakland County, voters elected District Court Judges in Tuesday’s election.
2020 Election Results (in progress)
Oakland County Times will update Election Results here as we are able.
Check out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County
Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring this series.
County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy
Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.
Tablets for County Jail Inmates to Reduce Contraband, Improve Education
Inmates will also have complete access to a library on the tablets which will include education, substance abuse resources, cognitive behavior programming, as well as a complete law library. Having access to this programming, has been proven to dramatically reduce recidivism, change inmate behavior, and better prepare inmates when released back into the community.
Oakland County Launches At Home Flu Vaccinations for Older Adults
Public Health Nurses will visit residents’ home during a designated appointment time. Nurses can provide individuals 65 years and older a senior higher dose or regular flu shot.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are three candidates.
Videos: Interviews for Oakland County Sheriff Candidates
In the race for Oakland County Sheriff, incumbent Michael Bouchard, a Republican, is running for re-election. Democrat Vincent Gregory is also on the ballot.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Prosecutor
In the Nov. 3 election, voters in Oakland County will chose between Democrat Karen McDonald and Republican Lin Goetz for Prosecutor.
Videos: Candidates for Oakland County Treasurer
The candidates for Oakland County Treasurer are Democrat Robert Wittenberg and Republican Joe Kent.
Bill Signed into Law to Allow Remote Public Meetings to Continue
By allowing for remote meetings, public bodies and residents can continue practicing safe social distancing while also ensuring meetings remain open, accessible and transparent to the public,” said Governor Whitmer.