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Bloomfield Hills Schools Seeks Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 30, 2023

Voters in the Bloomfield Hills School District will have a millage renewal on the ballot for the school district.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Seeks Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2023

Voters in the Bloomfield Hills School District will have a millage renewal on the ballot for the school district.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Seeks Millage Renewal in Nov 7, 2023 Election

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2023

Voters in the Bloomfield Hills School District will have a millage renewal on the ballot for the school district.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Ferndale Fifth Graders Get Outdoorsy at Three Day Camp on Lake Huron

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 14, 2023

Throughout the trip, friendships were forged through cooperative challenges and collaborative free play, with plenty of time exploring and relaxing…

Holly Students Hear From Industry Leaders at Professional Trades and Apprenticeship Open House 

Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2023

Students met with representatives from 44 organizations across Michigan and learned about career paths in manufacturing, construction, information technology, energy and more.

Video: Orion Area Youth Assistance Presents Youth Recognition Awards

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2023

You’re doing amazing things in your community. There’s so many forces that would pull you away, and make you want to do other things. But you’re excelling…

Data Shows School of Choice Numbers by District Across Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2023

Twenty-two of the 28 districts have found SoC students beneficial to the bottom line – ranging from 153 in the Holly district to 1,940 in Oak Park.

Data Shows Enrollment Down in Every Oakland County School District, Except for Clarkston

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 27, 2023

Of the 28 public districts in the county, the only one to gain students was Clarkston which added 10.

April 1 – Ferndale EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt – CANCELLED

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 30, 2023

EGGstravaganza is back! Come out to one of our Easter egg hunts on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Holly Elementary Students Raise Over $6,000 in Kids Heart Challenge

Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 27, 2023

“At Holly Area Schools, physical fitness plays a key role in preparing our students for success, and the Kids Heart Challenge also teaches our youngest Bronchos the importance of giving back to their community.”

Parachute Week Teaches Teamwork and Fun at Ferndale Lower Elementary

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 20, 2023

There was so much laughter, fun, and learning!

White Lake Township Library Welcomes Teens with Wellness Cart

Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Rose Township, Slide, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2023

Herlocher wants the cart to be an extension of how the library can help to serve and provide a space where especially teens feel safe.

Madison Heights Gymnastics Looking For New Home After Flood

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 7, 2023

“It grew from four classes and 35 students in the first session to 20-plus classes averaging 250-plus students a week,” Bessler said.

Students in Ferndale School District Invited to Apply for Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club Scholarship

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 19, 2023

Completed applications must be returned, no later than Friday, April 7, 2023

Decade’s Worth of Data Shows Trends of Homelessness, Impact of Programming

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 5, 2023

The count is tied to federal funding that helps pay for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and transitional housing.

Data Shows Birth Rates Back on the Rise in Oakland County

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 15, 2023

Without continued in-migration – both domestic and international – of younger residents, natural increase will remain low and population growth will be rather small

Self-Esteem and Healthy Relationships Part of Girls’ Empowered Program

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 12, 2023

Since its conception in November 2022, Girls’ Empowered leaders have been visiting schools and extracurricular groups in the Ferndale area to seek out an engaging way to help girls grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

Macho Clause and Friends Come Through for Kids at Christmas

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 24, 2022

I want families, especially kids, to know that they are loved.

Scuola Creativa Raising Money to Expand Preschool Offerings in Royal Oak

Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2022

An online fundraiser at Fundly.com seeks to help with expansion coasts as well as to provide scholarships for children who would not otherwise be able to attend.

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