Couple Excited for Future of Holly Foods
The Vaishnavs have a long history of working together. They’ve owned a restaurant and several convenience stores.
18 Years of Change: Departing Commissioner Helaine Zack…
She spoke with Oakland County Times about what’s happened in those 18 years, what advice she has for the next Commissioner, and where she’ll be focusing her energy next.
2020 Candidate Interview: Joe Kent for Oakland County Treasurer
The candidates for Oakland County Treasurer are Democrat Robert Wittenberg and Republican Joe Kent.
2020 Candidate Interview: Jeffrey Nutt for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are two candidates from the Republican Party and two candidates from the Democratic Party on the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary ballot.
Hundreds Gather in Pontiac for State of the County Address
Pontiac’s Strand Theatre was packed Wednesday evening for the annual State of Oakland County Address, which for the first time in decades was given by a Democratic County Executive.
Oakland County Seeking Volunteers for Building Authority Committee
Consistent with Public Act 31 of 1948, the Building Authority may also build, acquire, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, lease, operate and maintain County facilities…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16
2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – County Commissioner Wade Fleming is running unopposed for re-election in the Republican Primary which takes place Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary Penny Luebs and Charles “Chuck” Salgat are running. The…
Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure, New Cases in Michigan
Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure, New Cases in Michigan (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services, July 26, 2018) Detroit, MI- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in Michigan for 2018; both related to international travel. These individuals were residents of Oakland and Washtenaw…
2018 Candidate Interview: Renee Watson for State Senate Dist. 14
2018 Candidate Interview: Renee Watson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Fenton, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – Renee Watson is the Democratic candidate for State Senate for the 14th District.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Hugh Crawford for County Commissioner Dist.9
2018 Candidate Interview: Hugh Crawford for County Commissioner Dist.9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Novi, Northville, MI – County Commissioner Hugh Crawford is seeking re-election to the 9th District. He is unopposed on the Republican ballot for the Aug. 7 primary election. In the Nov. 6 General Election he will face Democrat Gwen Markham.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Phillip Hoyt for State Rep Dist. 39
2018 Candidate Interview: Phillip Hoyt for State Rep Dist. 39 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Commerce Township, Wixom, West Bloomfield, MI –Phillip Hoyt is running for State Representative for the 39th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot. Also on the Republican Ballot are Ryan Berman,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Oxford, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Brandon Township, Addison Township, Oakland Township, MI – Mindy Denninger is running for State Representative for the 46th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Oxford, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Brandon Township, Addison Township, Oakland Township, MI – Mindy Denninger is running for State Representative for the 46th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also…
Fmr. OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County
Former OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County (Oakland County Executive, Feb. 28, 2018) Pontiac, MI. – The former chancellor of Oakland Community College (OCC) will serve as Oakland County’s top economic development official beginning March 5. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Dr. Timothy R. Meyer as deputy county…
Fmr. OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County
Former OCC Chancellor Timothy Meyer Appointed to Development Deputy for Oakland County (Oakland County Executive, Feb. 28, 2018) Pontiac, MI. – The former chancellor of Oakland Community College (OCC) will serve as Oakland County’s top economic development official beginning March 5. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Dr. Timothy R. Meyer as deputy county…
Groups Can Apply for Active Lifestyle Minigrants…
Groups Can Apply for Active Lifestyle Minigrants through Brooksie Way (Brooksie Way, Feb. 18, 2018) ROCHESTER, MI – Not-for-profit organizations and community groups whose programming is designed to promote active lifestyles for Oakland County residents have until March 9 to apply for a Brooksie Way Minigrant. The program has helped support nearly 150 projects throughout…
Groups Can Apply for Active Lifestyle Minigrants…
Groups Can Apply for Active Lifestyle Minigrants through Brooksie Way (Brooksie Way, Feb. 18, 2018) ROCHESTER, MI – Not-for-profit organizations and community groups whose programming is designed to promote active lifestyles for Oakland County residents have until March 9 to apply for a Brooksie Way Minigrant. The program has helped support nearly 150 projects throughout…
Patterson’s 40 Under 40 Announced
Patterson’s 40 Under 40 Announced (Oakland County, Jan. 18, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Beginning Monday at noon, the public can cast an online vote to choose the winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 Class of 2018. About 220 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the…