State Now Requires Blood Testing for Lead in Children
Lead exposure can come from many sources including paint in homes built before 1978, dust, soil, drinking water from older plumbing, jobs or hobbies that involve lead and some imported goods.
Farmers Markets in Oakland County
Craving the best fruits and vegetables of the season? Look no further than one of the many Oakland County Farmers Markets.
County Commissioners Introduce Ethics and Financial Disclosure Resolutions
A pair of resolutions introduced to the Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee would provide mechanisms for ethics complaints of county employees and financial disclosure requirements for county elected officials, if approved.
Oakland County Launches Online Survey About How to Use HUD Funds
Here’s how to complete the questionnaire.
Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Announced
“This program continues to highlight the people who are transforming Oakland County for the better,” Coulter said. “Each year, I’m inspired by their dedication and the energy they bring to public service, the arts, education, and business”
36 Fugitives Arrested as Part of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Operation Egg Hunt
Five teams of investigators who specialize in apprehending fugitives with a history of violent criminal activity arrested 36 felons last week as part of Operation Egg Hunt.
MTA #2 – Advice for Local Officials on Handling Complaints
Complaints are a part of life for those in public service (and many other professions too!).
Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement with Operation Ghost Rider
According to the NTSO, Michigan saw 15,136 distracted driving crashes in 2023, which led to 59 deaths and 5,889 injuries
Toll Road Scam Includes Texts and Fake Website
Recipients of fraudulent texts should not click on any links or share personal or financial information in response to those texts. The text should be reported as junk and deleted.
Data Shows Ratio of Men to Women at Each Age
The US Census Bureau has released its 2024 U.S. population estimate by single years of age and gender.
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
Video: Search for The Weird and Wonderful American Woodcock
What I also didn’t realize at the time was that not only are these creatures known for their unusual looks – their courtship dance is also an intriguing sight.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
MTA#1 – Expert Shares Some HR Basics
“It might be easier to just ignore problems, or make exceptions,” she said. But ultimately “When you start to tolerate bad behavior in the workplace it just grows, and you’ll loose good employees
MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing
The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.
Tony’s Chocoloney Has Two Chocolate Bars Recalled Due to Stones in Product
The recall was initiated following 12 reports of consumers finding small stones in the product
Oakland Co. Health Officials Encourage Vaccination Following First Mumps Case Since 2022
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that affects the salivary glands.
Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1
Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…