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Budget issues put Oakland County drug courts at risk
Drug courts can turn lives around, but how effective they are and at what cost have become a hot issue in Oakland County.
Changes to law for overseas voting proposed
The county clerks from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties and members of the state House of Representatives announced plans to revamp the state's absentee balloting rules for military members and others overseas during elections.
Legislators seek to make military votes count
State legislators may soon decide whether to change Michigan election laws to allow local clerks to transmit ballots electronically to members of the military overseas.
South Oakland Shelter honored for volunteer program
One week a year, when the South Oakland Shelter would come to her church, Big Beaver United Methodist, Diana Whitefoot would volunteer as a transportation director.
Water Main Leak Causes Pressure Problems
A damaged air valve on the 96-inch regional water transmission main that supplies communities in northern Oakland and Macomb Counties is believed to be the cause of the leak.
Bridge replacement quickly coming into shape at county line
Commuters between Livingston and Oakland counties have seen a new Kensington Road bridge in Brighton Township quickly come into shape.
New Y director: We can make a difference
Laura Perlowski is a "Y brat." Growing up in Wheaton, Ill., she took swim classes, baton twirling and gymnastics at the local YMCA, where she also landed her first part-time job.
County Sues State Over Parolees
Oakland Country Prosecutor Jessica Cooper is suing the state of Michigan for withholding information about the early release of thousands of inmates.
Oakland Sues State Over Parolees
Oakland Country Prosecutor Jessica Cooper is suing the state of Michigan for withholding information about the early release of thousands of inmates.
Pontiac high schools to sell off equipment
The Pontiac School District is to hold a public sale of its athletic equipment and obsolete inventory at Central and Northern high schools beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
David Phillips: Pontiac fans will keep the brand's spirit alive
Like the mythic Firebird, Pontiac's been a survivor. It was the first brand to outlive its parent -- Oakland -- and survived a brush with the junkyard in the 1950s, when Bunkie Knudsen steered toward the racetrack to revive sales.
The Prime Ministers, Oakland-based power-pop quartet
THE LOWDOWN: For the multitasking members of the Prime Ministers, a tuneful power-pop quartet based mostly in Oakland County, rock 'n' roll manages to fit in comfortably alongside spouses, children and daytime jobs.
OAKLAND: Southfield fireworks set to go off Wednesday
The Star Spangled Southfield Fireworks display is to be Wednesday. The event is to be held on the front lawn of the Southfield municipal complex, 26000 Evergreen, starting at 7 p.m. with a police dog demonstration.
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Pontiac Fest to Go on without Chrysler
The annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Pontiac is looking for new funding after getting word that Chrysler, its main sponsor in past years, won't be funding the event this year.
Leg up sought for Oakland County firms
Flying in the face of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson's stated opposition to geographic preferences when it comes to municipal contracting, a county commissioner wants Oakland-based businesses to get an advantage when bidding on county work.
What's going on: Veterans post hosts coupon exchange
To help more people take advantage of discount coupons, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is hosting a coupon exchange program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the post at 47326 Dequindre, Shelby Township.
Oakland: Request to keep dogs is withdrawn in Milford Twp.
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Oakland Commissioners select lobbyist for Lansing
Oakland County Commissioners finally settled on hiring a lobbyist to represent them in Lansing.