Efforts to Reduce Homelessness Include Prevention, Coordination
The housing resolutions passed in the housing security initiative in April were informed by the propositions within the housing blueprint.
Six Year Old Injured in Hit and Run in Pontiac, Detectives Seek to Identify Driver of Black Hummer
Oakland County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a black Hummer who hit a 6-year-old Pontiac girl as she was crossing the street with her mother and then sped away.
Candidate Interview: Yolanda Smith Charles for County Commission Dist 17
New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
14 Communities Get Oakland County Parks and Trails Grants
These grants will assist municipalities with planning, preliminary engineering/design and construction costs directly related to local park improvement and trail projects.
Video: County Treasurer Hoping to Reduce Foreclosure, Shares Resources
March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.
Video: Judge Longo Offering Free Narcan at Ferndale Courthouse
Judge Longo spoke with Oakland County Times about the medicine and why he wants to help, citing over 2,200 opioid deaths in Michigan last year.
Masks Not Required in Oakland County Schools Starting Feb. 28
The Health Division weighed several factors to determine the appropriate time to end the mask requirement in schools, including a sharp decline in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations and increasing vaccination rates in Oakland County.
Oakland County Partners to Distribute 800,000 Free KN95 Masks
Oakland County partnered with municipalities and community organizations to distribute masks directly to cities, villages, and townships; community organizations; senior centers; churches, and other sites
Video: County Commission Sets New Districts, Reduces Number of Seats
Commissioners Charlie Cavell and Bob Hoffman joined Oakland County Times for an interview about the process and the impacts on their districts.
VIDEO: County Executive Visits Berkley to Promote Shopping Local
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joined local business leaders at VITRINE in Berkley to encourage holiday shoppers to purchase gifts and other items locally, especially on Small Business Saturday.
Metroparks 2022 Annual Passes Now On Sale
Resident pricing applies to anyone living in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties
Erin Quetell to Serve as County’s First Environmental Sustainability Officer
She has served as the environmental sustainability planner for the City of Ferndale, where she was responsible for integrating the social, financial, and environmental sustainability perspectives and best practices into everyday city operations.
White Raccoons Unmasked: Grand Blanc Man Befriends Rare Albino Family
He’s be-friended a family of raccoons with a genetic mutation that makes their fur white and their eyes pink.
Driver Runs Red Light, Seriously Injuring Deputy in Crash
The posted speed limit in the area is 35 mph although it is unclear how fast the Pontiac man was driving at the time of the accident.
2021 Oakland County Times Candidate Interview Video Series
Videos are produced in no particular order up until Election Day. Check back often for new videos!
Royal Oak Youth Assistance Chairperson Shares Passion for Helping Kids
It is a fundamental belief of mine that every kid should be given opportunities to grow and succeed.
Flea Market Saturdays Support Oakland History Center in Pontiac
Several tables are staffed by volunteers selling items that were donated to help fund the museum and maintain the historic property. Vintage items, antique furniture, craft supplies, decorative items through many eras, and even clothing mean for some fun shopping options.
County Adds Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Pontiac, Here’s How to Sign Up
On Monday, April 5, all Michigan residents 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor McDaniel Touts Auburn Hills Optimism in State of the City Speech
With Auburn Hills, you don’t just get a local government address. You get a partner who is focused on your success.
Applicants Needed for Oakland Community Health Network Board
The BOC is seeking applications to fill two general public seats, one primary consumer seat (someone receiving mental health services) and one secondary consumer seat (a family member of someone receiving mental health services).