Oakland County Farmers Market’s Community Garage Sale Sept. 24 Waterford, MI – EVENT NAME: Community Garage Sale WHAT: Oakland County Farmers Market will hold a Community Garage Sale offering many great finds under one roof. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 24 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road,…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Regional Transportation Plan Public Input Meeting Sept. 26 Waterford, MI – SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is seeking input from Southeast Michigan residents to aid development of the region’s long-range transportation plan. SEMCOG will build on its technical analysis of transportation needs by asking anyone who lives, works, recreates, or travels in Southeast Michigan…
Oakland County Youth Assistance Mentor Training Sept. 23 Waterford, MI – A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community. Be a positive adult role model for someone 5 to 16 years…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…
Dog Swim Day at Waterford Oaks Sept. 9 (Oakland County Blog) Waterford, MI – Summer’s coming to an end, but that means dogs all over Oakland County will be hoping their owners take them out for a doggy swim at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s annual dog swim. Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks will…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…
Entrepreneurs Invited to Bid on County Contracts, Use Business Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2017) Waterford, MI – Oakland County is open for business and a workshop Wednesday shared the multiple ways that county government can help local businesses succeed. From helping people get into the system for County contracts, to sharing free and…
Free or Low-Cost Business Classes Offered in August/September WATERFORD, NOVI – Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking for assistance are encouraged to attend high-value, low- or no-cost business workshops offered by the experts at the Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the Oakland County…
MI Great Artist Competition Now Open (Oakland County Executive Office, July 22, 2017) Waterford, MI – Artists from Oakland County and seven other southeast Michigan counties have the chance to strut their stuff beginning Monday July 17, 2017 as the MI Great Artist online art competition kicks into gear. Artists may enter their works in…
Bryan’s Hope in Waterford Earns Outstanding Volunteer Org. Award (Michigan Community Service Coalition, July 13, 2017) Waterford, MI – Among the 49 winners of 2017 Governor’s Service Awards were six people or groups from Oakland County, including Bryan’s Hope. The winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected for their commitment to volunteerism,…
Teen Drowns at Dodge No. 4 State Park (OCSO, July 9, 2017) Waterford, MI – INCIDENT: 18:12 hrs. – July 8, 2017 – Waterford Township – Assist to Law Enforcement / Drowning / OCSO Dive Team Activation – #17-123976 SUMMARY: The Waterford Township Police Department and Fire Department requested the assistance of the OCSO Dive…
Seniors Displaced after Fire at West Manor Apartments in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Dozens of residents escaped a fire Saturday evening at West Manor Apartments on Paddock Street in Pontiac. The 40-unit building went up in flames as firefighters and neighbors helped pull people from the smoky building. The…
Seniors Displaced after Fire at West Manor Apartments in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Dozens of residents escaped a fire Saturday evening at West Manor Apartments on Paddock Street in Pontiac. The 40-unit building went up in flames as firefighters and neighbors helped pull people from the smoky building. The…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Ferndale Approves Skateboard Park, Detroit City Skateboards Relocating (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A group of kids was really happy Monday night when Ferndale City Council voted to proceed with plans for a skate park at Wilson Park near Hilton and Marshall. The young people took turns speaking at the podium,…
Ferndale Approves Skateboard Park, Detroit City Skateboards Relocating (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A group of kids was really happy Monday night when Ferndale City Council voted to proceed with plans for a skate park at Wilson Park near Hilton and Marshall. The young people took turns speaking at the podium,…
2017 Waterford Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2017) Waterford, MI – Dixie Hwy was packed with patriotism Monday morning for the annual Waterford Memorial Day Parade. Thousands of people came to honor those who lost their lives in service to the country, as well as to celebrate community spirit. Check out…