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Learning for all was the goal at Waterford Mott High School Tuesday morning, as a science class got some help from the Waterford Regional Fire Department Tuesday during a science experiment.

That was the message from key speakers Tuesday at a hearing on gun violence, held by the Oakland County Commissioners' public services commitee at the county complex outside Pontiac.

WATERFORD, Mich. - An investigation is ongoing after witnesses reported to police they watched a driver of a red pickup truck run over several baby geese Sunday night.

Waterford police say a pickup truck driver ran down several Canada Goose babies that were attempting to cross a roadway.

Miss the latest headlines in and around town? Here's a rundown of some of the top stories from this past week: Dakota High School Makes Newsweek's List of America's Best High Schools of 2013 : Dakota High School was ranked as one of the top 2,000 public high schools in America by Newsweek magazine.

Carol Pyke , coordinator of volunteers for Cinco de Mayo and Sonia Acosta, CEO of Centro Multicultural de La Familia, review the events of the fun filled evening of good food, dancing, Bingo, pi ata making and sombrero decorating at the first Cinco de Mayo event.

Fifty-year-old Penny Lyn Kane on Friday was arraigned in 51st District Court in Waterford on six charges, including larceny, stealing a financial transaction device without consent, and failing to file a tax return.

Oakland Schools will honor two Macomb Township educators Thursday during the 26th annual Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards in Waterford.

In Troy, Danielle Mader, who works with Two Men and A Truck, coordinates the effort to pick up gently used furniture, toys and other items to deliver to women in local domestic violence shelters for Mother's Day.

Entrepreneurs looking to open a business in Oakland County can get free, walk-in business counseling on Thursdays at the county's One Stop Shop Business Center in Waterford.

John. F. Kennedy and Roosevelt Primary Schools each achieved the Green School status this year, with JFK earning the title: #1 Green School in the County! The Oakland Schools Green School initiative committee reviews and awards designations to schools each year based on their "Green Activities." Designations include Green, Emerald, and Evergreen ... (more)

The program was held in the Board of Commissioners' Auditorium. Area high school 10th-12th grade students from Auburn Hills, Ferndale, Farmington Hills, Milford, Pontiac, Southfield, Waterford and White Lake met county government officials.

Every Saturday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Derby Middle School was named among the top-three 'green schools' in Oakland County Wednesday for continued efforts to enhance environmental education.

Police on the hunt for a fugitive say they found the man at a Waterford Township residence, hiding underneath insulation in the attic.

Business Basics workshops are now offered in the evenings on alternating months.

I've viewed it with great anticipation, anxious apprehension, paralyzing fear and a giddy happiness knowing that my wife and I are about to embark on something new.

Twelve schools in Farmington were among 173 throughout Oakland County recognized Wednesday for earning the Michigan Green School designation.