Oakland County Times https://oaklandcounty115.com/ Reader supported local journalism Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:45:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Oakland Bird Alliance President Don Burlett Earns Great Lakes Region Advocacy Award https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/23/oakland-bird-alliance-president-don-burlett-earns-great-lakes-region-advocacy-award/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:07:57 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172701 “By expanding the flock, Don has created opportunities for members to appreciate birds and take part in their protection.”

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]]> New Medicaid Work Requirement Begin Jan 1. MDHHS Launches Website to Help https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/23/new-medicaid-work-requirement-begin-jan-1-mdhhs-launches-website-to-help/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:04 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172697 To help Medicaid beneficiaries apply for and keep their health care coverage, MDHHS has improved processes and procedures

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]]> Village of Holly Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Former Industrial Property at 400 Elm Street https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/23/village-of-holly-seeks-redevelopment-proposals-for-former-industrial-property-at-400-elm-street/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:10:52 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172699 Developers interested in submitting proposals have until Nov. 30, 2026. Written questions are due Nov. 20.

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]]> Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Los Gallos Cocina Mexicana in Clawson https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/oakland-county-restaurant-quest-los-gallos-cocina-mexicana-in-clawson/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:59:43 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172532 Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County, and to share that flavorful adventure with you!

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]]> ONTV: Local Leaders Share Updates at Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/ontv-local-leaders-share-updates-at-orion-area-chamber-state-of-the-community-luncheon/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:42 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172666 Featured speakers included Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Village of Lake Orion Council President Teresa Rutt, Lake Orion Community Schools Superintendent Heidi Mercer, and Michigan Teacher of the Year Eric Mershart.

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]]> MiGen Expands Services for LGBTQ+ Older Adults with New Corktown Location https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/migen-expands-services-for-lgbtq-older-adults-with-new-corktown-location/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:15:34 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172679 The new Corktown location is another step toward that goal, providing a welcoming space where LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers can find assistance, companionship and community.

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]]> High School Seniors in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake Can Apply for $5,000 Scholarship https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/high-school-seniors-in-auburn-hills-pontiac-waterford-and-white-lake-can-apply-for-5000-scholarship/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:55 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172660 Applications are due by noon on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

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]]> Pontiac Creative Arts Center Hosting Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 7 https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/pontiac-creative-arts-center-hosting-silent-auction-fundraiser-nov-7/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:54 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172663 The fundraiser offers an opportunity to enjoy an evening of art and community while supporting improvements that will make the arts center more accessible.

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]]> Royal Oak Seeks Resident and Stakeholder Input in Zoning Update Process https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/royal-oak-seeks-resident-and-stakeholder-input-in-zoning-update-process/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:04:59 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172676 The main purpose of this project is to make the ordinance clearer, more objective, better organized and easier to navigate.

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]]> Highland Township Hiring Two Part-Time Activity Center Coordinators https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/21/highland-township-hiring-two-part-time-activity-center-coordinators/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:50:10 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172686 The township is seeking friendly, dependable, and outgoing individuals who enjoy working with seniors, organizing activities and events, and creating a welcoming environment for the community.

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]]> Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/20/oakland-county-times-publisher-crystal-proxmire-reaches-1000th-candidate-interview-milestone/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:43:11 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=171875 More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

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]]> Catalpa Oaks Partially Reopens with Expanded Play, Fitness and Gathering Spaces https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/19/catalpa-oaks-partially-reopens-with-expanded-play-fitness-and-gathering-spaces/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:56:19 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172646 Catalpa Oaks is about creating more opportunities for children to play, neighbors to connect and people of all ages to be active and enjoy the outdoors close to home.

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]]> Oak Park Joins SeeClickFix So Residents Can Make Service Requests with App https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/19/oak-park-joins-seeclickfix-so-residents-can-make-service-requests-with-app/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:01:39 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172652 The new platform replaces the City's previous service request system and is designed to improve communication, accountability, and response times across departments.

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]]> Generations Gather to Celebrate 100 Years of Grant School History in Royal Oak Township https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/19/generations-gather-to-celebrate-100-years-of-grant-school-history-in-royal-oak-township/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:23:17 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172632 Grant's history includes difficult, important chapters about race and educational opportunity.

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]]> Rochester Hills Library Accepting Applications for Board Member Following Resignation https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/18/rochester-hills-library-accepting-applications-for-board-member-following-resignation/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:38:18 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172621 Lawson’s vacancy leaves an open voting position on the RHPL Board for which Rochester Hills residents are invited to apply

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]]> Video: OCBA Candidate Forum for Judge of 51st District Court in Waterford https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/18/video-ocba-candidate-forum-for-judge-of-51st-district-court-in-waterford/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:32:57 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172614 The Oakland County Circuit Court candidate forum took place on June 24. Watch the recording of the forum and learn more about each candidate

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]]> Nov. 6 – Gold and Glitz Gala to Support Holly Dickens Festival https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/18/nov-6-gold-and-glitz-gala-to-support-holly-dickens-festival/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:33 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172626 The gala offers an opportunity for community members and supporters to come together in celebration of Holly's holiday traditions while helping make this year's festival possible.

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]]> 2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/17/2026-candidate-interviews-and-ballot-proposals-3/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:47:16 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172596 Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to editor@oc115.com for more info.

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]]> The Start of Art: How Artists at DIY and Funky Ferndale Fairs Found Their Inspiration https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/16/the-start-of-art-how-artists-at-diy-and-funky-ferndale-fairs-found-their-inspiration/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:22:53 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172442 "Ferndale is definitely our crowd," Sarah said.

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]]> 2026 Candidate Interviews: Congress 11th District https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/10/16/2026-candidate-interviews-congress-11th-district/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:31:44 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=172523 In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

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