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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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2026 Candidate Interviews: Pontiac School Board

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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: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community 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.

Sunday, October 25

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Replay: Home - 2026 Red Deer vs Sylvan Lake | Oct 24 @ 8 PM

Thursday, October 22

The TabOct 22

Meet the cast of The New Stanford Prison Experiment, Netflix’s guards VS inmates series

Tuesday, October 20

The Oakland PressOct 20

Early voting kicks off this weekend

Oakland County 115Oct 20

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.

Saturday, October 17

The Detroit NewsOct 17

People rally in Ferndale against Trump, for voting in the midterms

Thursday, October 15

Oakland County 115Oct 15

Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County

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

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessOct 15

Developer drops Grand Haven hotel plans for 144 apartments

Wednesday, October 7

Oakland County 115Oct 7

2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

Tuesday, October 6

The Detroit NewsOct 6

Our choices for Michigan Senate from Oakland County | Endorsements

Monday, October 5

The Detroit NewsOct 5

Detroit News endorsements for Oakland County state House races

Saturday, October 3

Oakland County 115Oct 3

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

Oakland County 115Oct 1

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

Wednesday, September 30

Oakland County 115Sep 30

2026 Candidate Interview: Ethan Baker for Congress District 11

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

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