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Path project completion pushed back again
The new bike path and road repaving project under way along South Commerce Road in Wolverine Lake Village now may not be completed before Thanksgiving.
Change in gravel road speed limits proposed
State Sen. Nancy Cassis has co-authored a bill to restore lower speeds on gravel roads unless local officials request county road agencies for higher speed limits.
City manager resigns; cites politics
Walled Lake City Manager Rod Cook tendered his resignation on Friday, Nov. 6, citing the recent city election's political climate and how it would stagnate his effectiveness.
Commissioners mull competing SMART millage proposals
Mass transit advocates want to place a countywide question on the August 2010 ballot seeking a millage collection in every Oakland County community to support countywide bus service through the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation .
The Milford Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov.
Walled Lake Western High School seniors bring 'Les Miserables-School Edition' to life
Walled Lake Western High School will be performing the musical Les Miserables-School Edition for two consecutive weekends starting November 13.
Lavish castle is backdrop for her 1st novel
Patricia Ann Bartlett recalled that when she was growing up in Walled Lake, she often pursued writing as a hobby.
Eat green eggs, ride a train, see a musical story
Enjoy a breakfast including green eggs on the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Train.
Final budget slashes revenue sharing for municipalities
Local municipalities are learning how much revenue sharing they will receive from the state for the 2009-10 fiscal year, now that Gov.
Walled Lake Improvement Board holding first hearing
The Walled Lake Improvement Board has scheduled its first public hearing for tomorrow, Thursday, Nov.
Lansing Update with State Sen. Nancy Cassis: Governor's veto of $54...
The governor callously chose to cut $54 million from the K-12 budget merely hours before the first school aid payments were made.
Bill seeks new exemptions on MIP prosecution
A bill that would prevent the prosecution of minors for drinking alcohol if they or their friends call for medical assistance has cleared the Michigan House of Representatives, and has been referred to a Michigan Senate committee.
More Long Lines For Swine Flu Shots
Long lines formed this afternoon outside of a Walled Lake School where the Oakland County health department is distributing swine flu vaccinations.
Commerce girl sells handmade jewelry to raise funds for Darfur
It wasn't just what the speaker was saying, it was the way she spoke that captured Julia Fertel's attention.
Granholm signs bill cutting school funding by $165 per student
Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a public school aid bill late Monday that spells double trouble for some local districts -- a cut of $165 per student and elimination of money designed to protect them when property tax reform was passed.
Milford attorney scores big with discrimination case
Attorney Richard Lippitt calls it his "15 minutes of fame" - but what's behind it could have widespread and long-lasting effects on gender discrimination cases in the workplace.
Commissioners vote to revise E-Verify program
Verify, a free software program that allows employers to check whether an employee is legally authorized to work in the United States, will have to be used when the county hires new employees, following recent action by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Commissioners voted in July to require the use of the E-Verify program by those who ...
Village requests five-year plan for utilities
The Wolverine Lake Village Council has requested that engineering consultant Mike Powell submit a five-year utility plan to guide potential projects in the community.
Customer service is best business plan
The current recession has taught all of us that consumers, just like employers, are in the driver's seat.
Dating Scene: Where Do You Meet Singles?
Sometimes you have to think outside of the box when it comes to meeting other singles.