Oakland County adopts ‘Purple Heart’ status to honor military sacrifices

Commissioner Penny Luebs, a Clawson Democrat, said she supported the initiative in part because her father, two sons and three uncles are each military veterans.

06/08/2024

Main Street America Gives National Recognition to 21 Main Street Oakland County® Communities

Twenty-one out of 28 Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) communities have been recognized by Main Street America.

06/07/2024 10:51 AM

Downtown Farmington Captures Top Honors at Main Street Oakland County’s Main Event Awards Ceremony

Farmington captured the “Spirit of Main Street” award as 10 downtowns were honored during the Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) celebration.

06/07/2024 10:35 AM

Oakland County’s Juneteenth event spotlights Underground Railroad: A Celebration of History, Freedom, and Unity

The Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 12, will feature an array of distinguished speakers, including Oakland County Commissioners Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles and Linnie Taylor.

06/07/2024

Oakland County’s Juneteenth Event Spotlights Underground Railroad

Juneteenth festivities are open to the public and will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 near the south entrance of the Oakland County Circuit Court building at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac.

06/06/2024 1:18 PM

Board of Commissioners adopts resolution designating Oakland County as a Purple Heart County

Following a unanimous vote by its Board of Commissioners on May 22, Oakland County has been designated a Purple Heart County.

06/06/2024 9:49 AM

Governor Whitmer makes appointments to boards and commissions

The Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission identifies traffic safety challenges and develop, promote, and implement strategies to address those challenges. William Miller, Oakland County Commissioner, is reappointed for another term to the council expiring May 27, 2027.

06/06/2024

Charges Issued Against Attorney Following Attempted Home Invasion

On Monday, June 3, 2024, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Levi Trahern Smith, a 34-year-old attorney and resident of Dearborn Heights, with Attempted Home Invasion First Degree, and Felony Firearm.

06/04/2024 9:14 PM

Citizens' Advisory Council Legal/Public Notice

06/04/2024 2:12 PM

Wixom Man Charged with Murder of One-Year-Old Child

On Monday, June 3, 2024, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Christopher Charles Savage, a 24-year-old resident of Wixom, with Felony Murder and Child Abuse First-Degree.

06/04/2024 1:48 PM