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Clarkston and Independence Township

Oakland County, Michigan

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Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

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Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

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Candidate Interviews for State Senate District 23 – Greg Hill and Donni Steele

State Senate District 23 includes part of Waterford Township, along with all of Addison Township, Almont Township, Atlas Township...

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2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

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Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

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2026 Candidate Interview: Donni Steele for State Senate District 23

In the race for State Senator for the 23rd District there is competition in both the Republican and Democratic Primary on Aug. 4.

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2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

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Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Tuesday, October 20

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Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

Thursday, October 15

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Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County

Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Oakland County have plenty of ways to celebrate!

Sunday, October 4

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Bestselling Author Michael Finkel to Discuss The Art Thief in Highland Oct. 10

Following the Oct. 10 presentation, Finkel will take part in a book signing, with books available for purchase on site.

Saturday, October 3

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Oakland County Accepting Submissions for New County Flag Designs

“Flags are powerful symbols and our current flag needs updating to meet proper principles of effective design,” Commissioner Robert Smiley...

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Michigan Municipal League Foundation Offering Grants for “Bridge Builder” Projects, Local Groups Can Apply

These microgrants fund collaborative, creative projects that bring people out of their homes and into their communities.

Thursday, October 1

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2026 Candidate Interview: Marian Blocker for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

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