Prosecutor's Office Secures Conviction Against Man Responsible for the Death of a 4-Year-Old Child

On November 17, 2023, an Oakland County jury convicted Deangelo Levell Hawkins on charges brought by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, including First Degree Murder and First Degree Child Abuse. The jury returned the guilty verdict in less than an hour.

11/17/2023 5:06 PM

Oakland County, Southfield investing $7M+ to create Southfield Oaks county park

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners gave final approval for a partnership between Oakland County Parks and the city of Southfield to improve recreational opportunities for residents of Southfield and surrounding communities.

11/17/2023 12:00 PM

Oakland County approves $10,000 for December gun buyback event

Oakland County commissioners authorized $10,000 to be used for a voluntary gun buyback event that's set for December.

11/17/2023 11:00 AM

County board approves $10,000 for 2023 gun buyback event

Southfield Police Department, St. David’s Episcopal Church to host gun buyback event on Dec. 9.

11/17/2023 10:19 AM

Ann Erickson Gault to fill commission vacancy, serving Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Troy

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Ann Erickson Gault (D-Troy) to represent county commission District 3, which includes Hazel Park, Madison Heights and portions of Troy, during its meeting on Thursday, November 16.

11/16/2023 4:00 PM

Ann Erickson Gault appointed by Oakland County Board of Commissioners to represent county commission District 3

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Ann Erickson Gault (D-Troy) to represent county commission District 3, which includes Hazel Park, Madison Heights and portions of Troy, during its meeting on Thursday, November 16.

11/16/2023 1:49 PM

Applications Now Open for Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class

11/15/2023 3:06 PM

Gov. Whitmer kicks off National Apprenticeship Week with 2024 goal to boost the use of Registered Apprenticeship training model to grow needed talent statewide

11/15/2023 8:23 AM

Commissioner Philip J. Weipert honored by South Lyon City Council

Commissioner Weipert's community presence and volunteerism was recognized by the South Lyon City Council with a proclamation.

11/14/2023 10:00 AM

Water: 101 and road infrastructure meeting coming this week

By PEG MCNICHOL | pmcnichol@medianewsgroup.com | Oakland County’s water resources officials and county road commission officials will co-host a public meeting on how water and roads interact, and what is being done to limit damage.

11/14/2023 9:40 AM