Oakland County Times https://oaklandcounty115.com/ Reader supported local journalism Tue, 26 May 2026 01:49:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Ferndale Narrows Council Appointment Down to Four Choices, Decision May 26 https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/24/ferndale-narrows-council-appointment-down-to-four-choices-decision-may-26/ Sun, 24 May 2026 14:50:13 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169270 Council members each made a list of their top candidates and those that appeared on three or more lists moved on to the next round.

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]]> Hiring: Oakland County Parks Seeks Recreation Program Specialist for Outdoor Learning https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/23/hiring-oakland-county-parks-seeks-recreation-program-specialist-for-outdoor-learning/ Sun, 24 May 2026 03:47:25 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169284 Do you love creating outdoor experiences that inspire curiosity, connection, and community engagement?

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]]> Pontiac School District Seeks Applicant for School Board Vacancy https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/23/pontiac-school-district-seeks-applicant-for-school-board-vacancy/ Sat, 23 May 2026 15:22:10 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169273 The School District of the City of Pontiac is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education.

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]]> Downtown Ferndale Hosting Info Session, Seeking Volunteers and Board Members https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/23/downtown-ferndale-hosting-info-session-seeking-volunteers-and-board-members/ Sat, 23 May 2026 11:51:35 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169276 This is a great way to meet your neighbors and learn more about community development!

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]]> Highland Activity Center Hosting Luau Fundraiser June 5 https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/23/highland-activity-center-hosting-luau-fundraiser-june-5/ Sat, 23 May 2026 10:17:54 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169279 Come enjoy an evening of fun, silent auctions, raffles, music, and tropical flavors.

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]]> Downtown Holly’s Art in the Alley is May 30 https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/23/downtown-hollys-art-in-the-alley-is-may-30/ Sat, 23 May 2026 08:57:58 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169287 Art in the Alley meets enchanted forest! A cottage core and fairy inspired celebration!

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]]> May 30 – Ferndale Pride https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/22/may-30-ferndale-pride-2/ Sat, 23 May 2026 01:48:55 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169431 Ferndale Pride is the largest free-to-the-public LGBTQAI+ festival in Michigan.

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]]> Oakland County Restaurant Quest: UK Pizza Bros in Orchard Lake https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/21/oakland-county-restaurant-quest-uk-pizza-bros-in-orchard-lake/ Thu, 21 May 2026 22:50:21 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169257 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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]]> Ferndale’s New Library Cards Don Local Designs https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/21/ferndales-new-library-cards-don-local-designs/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:03:56 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169252 The cards can lead to many adventures, beyond just the ability to check out books.

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]]> Crash Sends Vehicle into Lobby of Genisys Credit Union in Royal Oak https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/20/crash-sends-vehicle-into-lobby-of-genisys-credit-union-in-royal-oak/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:38:08 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169242 A crash on Main Street in Royal Oak sent a vehicle through the front entrance of Genisys Credit Union on Monday. 

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]]> Police Seek Person of Interest in Farmington Hills Homicide https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/20/police-seek-person-of-interest-in-farmington-hills-homicide/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:59:06 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169247 Investigators believe that the individual described in the sketch may have information that could assist in this investigation

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]]> Oak Park Seeks Applications to Fill City Council Vacancy https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/19/oak-park-seeks-applications-to-fill-city-council-vacancy/ Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:25 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169224 “This approach allows us to move forward promptly while also giving residents the opportunity to engage in local governance,” said Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan.

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]]> Madison Heights Hazel Park Chamber Welcomes New Director Jim Pool https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/19/madison-heights-hazel-park-chamber-welcomes-new-director-jim-pool/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:59:34 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169210 "Small businesses are critical to a community's well-being."

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]]> Ann Arbor Man Accused of Car Jacking and Shooting in Orion Township https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/19/ann-arbor-man-accused-of-car-jacking-and-shooting-in-orion-township/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:58:09 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169233 Less than an hour and a half after a woman was shot during a car jacking in Orion Township, Oakland County Sheriff's Officers had the suspect under arrest.

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]]> Seven Students Earn Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club Scholarships https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/19/seven-students-earn-pleasant-ridge-womans-club-scholarships/ Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:41 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169237 The Pleasant Ridge Woman's Club (PRWC) awarded scholarships to seven outstanding high school seniors

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]]> Avondale School District Breaks Ground on New Early Childhood Center https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/18/avondale-school-district-breaks-ground-on-new-early-childhood-center/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:36:10 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169214 The center, slated to open in 2028, will be the district’s first new building constructed since 1997.

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]]> Waterford Township Seeking Scout Troops to Lead Pledge of Allegiance at Board Meetings https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/18/waterford-township-seeking-scout-troops-to-lead-pledge-of-allegiance-at-board-meetings/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:50:18 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169221 This is a great opportunity for Scouts to participate in local government, practice leadership, and represent their troop in the community.

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]]> Highland Township Firefighters Rescue Cat from Tree https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/17/highland-township-firefighters-rescue-cat-from-tree/ Sun, 17 May 2026 20:58:42 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169190 Situations like these provide valuable training opportunities that help sharpen the skills we rely on when rescuing people in emergency situations.

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]]> GM’s Doreen McDowell Shares Wisdom at Orion Area Chamber’s Women of Inspiration Event https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/17/gms-doreen-mcdowell-shares-wisdom-at-orion-area-chambers-women-of-inspiration-event/ Sun, 17 May 2026 15:48:27 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169195 "We talked a lot about mentorship and how important it is to invest in people's development," McDowell said.

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]]> Royal Oak Celebrates New Fossil Dig Feature at Paruch Park https://oaklandcounty115.com/2026/05/17/royal-oak-celebrates-new-fossil-dig-feature-at-paruch-park/ Sun, 17 May 2026 15:01:08 +0000 https://oaklandcounty115.com/?p=169198 This exciting addition offers a unique, hands-on learning experience for children and families

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