Former Chief Shares Why Youth Assistance Matters as Org. Celebrates 65 years (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Recently-retired Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko has seen firsthand what happens when kids are exposed to violence, poverty, or neglect. Often when young people find themselves in trouble with the law, it…
Introducing: Reporter Food Index, City by City (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features. Scroll…
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
County Commission Leadership Selected, Dave Woodward to Serve as Chair (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Nov. 19, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Board of Commissioners’ Democratic Caucus met last week to determine leadership positions for the 2019-2020 term, when they will become the Democratic Majority Caucus for the first time since the 1970s. Next year,…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 15 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 15th District, Jim Runestad is running as the Republican…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com.
On the Ballot: Walled Lake Voters Asked to Approve Trailway Millage Walled Lake, MI- Voters in Walled Lake will see a measure on the Nov. 6 ballot to raise funds for the Michigan Airline Trailway. Ballot language is as follows: Walled Lake City Michigan Airline Trailway Millage Shall the City tax limitation imposed on all …
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
2018 Candidate Interview: Marc Siegler for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Marc A. Siegler is running for re-election to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running…
2018 Candidate Interview: Peggy Casagrande for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Peggy Casagrande is running for re-election to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running for…
2018 Candidate Interview: Greg Pavuk for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Greg Pavuk is running for Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running for two seats. The…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Nominations Open for Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awards (Oakland County Executive Office, Oct. 3, 2018) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young person who adds value to the community…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Runestad for State Senate Dist. 15 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – Jim Runestad is running for State Senate in the 15th District. In the Republican Primary…
2018 Candidate Interview: Julia Pulver for State Senate Dist. 15 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – Julia Pulver is running for State Senate in the 15th District. She is unopposed in the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Wright for State Rep Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Lyon Township, and Walled Lake, MI – Brian R. Wright is running for State Representative in the 38th District. He is unopposed in the Libertarian Primary which is held Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary…