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Category Archives: Waterford

Highlights from Executive Dave Coulter’s State of the County Address

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 8, 2024

Kicking off the speech, Coulter took time to reflect on wins from the past year and provide updates on other programs that were introduced during the 2023 State of the County Address.

Springfield Township Welcomes New Fire Chief Matt Covey

All Stories, Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 5, 2024

Former Waterford Fire Chief Matt Covey has accepted the position of Fire Chief in Springfield Township

MML #4 – Officials Learn Lessons of Michigan’s 4,800 Railroad Crossings

All Stories, Berkley, Civics, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 4, 2024

There are 4,800 railroad crossings across the state of Michigan, each one inspected and maintained with the care of MDOT’s Office of Rail Safety.

Oakland County Implements P25 Radio System

Bingham Farms, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 31, 2024

Oakland County first responders can now directly connect with 2,231 public safety agencies and 126 dispatch centers around the state also operating on MPSCS.

MML#3 – Petitioners Seek to End Property Tax in Michigan, and What That Would Mean for Residents

All Stories, Civics, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 28, 2024

If the proposal passes, Michigan would be the only state in the nation not to have a property tax. 

Webinar to Help People Build and Restore Finances After Leaving Jail or Prison, April 4

Auburn Hills, Commerce Twp., Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 27, 2024

The program is for Michiganders who may have been incarcerated and need advice on how to build and restore their finances.

Waterford Foundation for Public Education Recognizes Outstanding High School Seniors

Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 23, 2024

The Waterford Foundation for Public Education recognizes outstanding graduating high school seniors, 25 each from Waterford Kettering and Mott High Schools through its Select Fifty Program

Attorney General Warns of Scammers Using Online Obituaries

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rose Township, Slide, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 23, 2024

“It is almost beyond belief that there are people who are so unethical that they would exploit another’s loss for profit,” Nessel said.

MML #2 – As Population Declines, State Works on “Growing Michigan Together”

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, Data-Based Stories, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2024

Michigan’s population continues to decline, and the state is working to reverse the trend.

MML #1: Taxing Vapes, Banning Menthol, Licensing Cigarette Retailers and More on the Table in Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 18, 2024

Smoking has re-emerged as a hot topic in Lansing as the Senate considers a package of bills related to tobacco regulation.

OC Restaurant Quest – Mexico Lindo in Waterford

All Stories, Reporter Food, Slide, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 17, 2024

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

Census Estimates Show Continued Population Decline, Out-Migration Partly to Blame

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Data-Based Stories, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 17, 2024

This trend accelerated in 2023 as estimates show 8,944 more residents leaving for other counties in the U.S. than arriving in Oakland.

Save a Life Narcan Trainings Happening Online in 2024

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2024

Alliance of Coalitions hosts online Save a Life Narcan training.

Huron Valley State Bank Celebrates Soup-er Bowl Drive Success

Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 14, 2024

Employees and customers could cast their votes by placing cans of soup representing their chosen team into collection baskets stationed at the Milford and Highland branches, as well as the Financial Center.

OC Restaurant Quest – Heroes Bar-BQ & Brew in Waterford

Pontiac, Reporter Food, Slide, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2024

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

Lead Levels in Ground Cinnamon Prompt FDA Warning, Recalls

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Franklin, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 8, 2024

Several brands of ground cinnamon are the subject of an FDA warning, with some taking part in a voluntary recall of the products

Michigan Dept of Treasury has Unclaimed Property Website Everyone Should Check

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 6, 2024

Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets that includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock certificates.

Square Lake Road Construction to Impact Bloomfield/Pontiac Traffic

Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2024

Work is expected to begin this spring and be completed by the end of the year.

Widespread Facebook Outages Reported

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2024

Also, it’s a great day to recognize the importance of supporting local media and having multiple sources of information. 

Trader Joe’s Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination

Berkley, Bingham Farms, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2024

These items were shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide.                          

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