Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here's a list of Memorial Day parades and ceremonies happening in the area. Have an event? Tell us here.
Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day - a federal holiday that serves as a day of remembering those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Here is a list of parades and ceremonies happening around the area this year for Memorial Day and what you need to know if you'd like to attend. Know of another local Memorial Day event happening nearby? Please share it with your neighbors by adding it in the comments box below.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Funds will help communities and developers determine if contaminated land can be reclaimed and redeveloped.
Oakland County will receive a $600,000 federal grant to help local communities and developers determine if contaminated land can be reclaimed and redeveloped. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and given to the Oakland County Brownfield Coalition communities of Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Pontiac and Southfield, according to a recent Oakland County press release. These communities will each receive $60,000. The remaining $240,000 will be used in other Oakland County communities, the release states. This is the fourth grant Oakland County has received from the EPA to perform environmental investigations of contaminated land. "These grants help our communities identify potential …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Are you looking for a job and don't mind traveling a bit from home? We've found a dozen jobs available from around Oakland County.
Job hunting? You're in luck. We've compiled a list of recent job openings from around Oakland County, as posted on Oakland County Patch sites this week. Make sure to check out the links for more details and more jobs from Rochester, Northville and more. Job listings courtesy of careerbuilder.com. TROY: Maintenance Technician BLOOMFIELD HILLS: Construction Bookkeeper/ Admin ROCHESTER HILLS: Director of Nursing FERNDALE: Security Systems Engineer / Project Manager ROYAL OAK: Healthcare Marketing Representative BERKLEY: Teller CLAWSON: NAPA Auto Parts Delivery Driver (Part Time) BIRMINGHAM: Resource Room Assistant LAKE ORION: Metallurgical Engineer FARMINGTON: Verizon Midwest Customer Sales NORTHVILLE: Controls Engineer NOVI: Document Review …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more. Second Sidewalk Cafe for Hamlin Corner: The city of Royal Oak recently approved a second sidewalk cafe at the new Royal Oak bar, which is set to open on May 23. Lisa D's Divine Treats to Open in Downtown Ferndale: "Everyone in Ferndale has been excellent and willing to help me. It's like a family," says owner Lisa Davis, who plans to hold a soft opening for the sweets shop this week and a grand opening May 30. Decorations at the Blue Nile in Ferndale: The decorations go deeper than beauty at the Blue Nile. The hanging umbrellas and angelic faces that adorn the Ethiopian …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Radio system will allow the agencies to communicate directly with each other and coordinate responses to cross-border emergencies.
Officials are hoping to boost safety for Oakland County and Detroit residents with an addition to the county's OakWIN interoperable radio system. The system will now use data from Detroit to make a communication link between all Oakland County and Detroit police, fire and EMS radios, according to a recent Oakland County press release. Using OakWIN, the public safety agencies will be able to communicate directly with each other and coordinate responses to cross-border emergencies. OakWIN is supported by the regional public safety data-sharing consortium CLEMIS - the Courts Law Enforcement Management Information System. “This is a boost to the safety of Oakland County and Detroit residents,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Are you looking for a job and don't mind traveling a bit from home? We've found a dozen jobs available from around Oakland County.
Job hunting? You're in luck. We've compiled a list of recent job openings from around Oakland County, as posted on Oakland County Patch sites this week. Make sure to check out the link for more details and more jobs from Rochester, Novi and more. Job listings courtesy of indeed.com. BIRMINGHAM: Sales Associate at Lucy Activewear WEST BLOOMFIELD: Tax Accountant at Singh Management NOVI: Store Manager at Claire's WHITE LAKE: Team Member at Jo-Ann Stores FARMINGTON: Associate Data Security Analyst at Bosch FERNDALE: Unit Coordinator Job at Henry Ford Health BERKLEY: Dishwasher at Crispelli's ROYAL OAK: Residential Appraiser at CoreLogic BLOOMFIELD: Development Mathematics Instructors at Oakland Community College ROCHESTER: Unit Secretary at …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Campgrounds at two county parks open for camping starting May 17.
Camping season is almost here at two Oakland County park campgrounds. On Friday, May 17, Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks campgrounds will be open for camping, according to the Destination Oakland web site. Residents can camp in a tent or RV at an individual campsite, group area or cabin and enjoy sandy beaches, boat and bike rentals, fishing, playgrounds and trails. The parks also offer themed weekends including music, crafts, kids' activities, group games and more. Addison Oaks County Park is located at 1480 West Romeo Road in Leonard. Groveland Oaks County Park is located at 14555 Dixie Highway in Holly. For campsite costs and availability, visit DesinationOakland.com or call 248-858-1400.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Are you looking for a job and don't mind traveling a bit from home? We've found a dozen jobs available from around Oakland County.
Job hunting? You're in luck. We've compiled a list of recent job openings from around Oakland County, as posted on Oakland County Patch sites this week. Make sure to check out the link for more details and more jobs from Rochester, Novi and more. Job listings courtesy of indeed.com. BERKLEY: Delivery Driver at Auto-Wares ROYAL OAK: Scheduling Clerk at Beaumont Hospital FERNDALE: Digital Marketing Specialist at Search Optics TROY: Program Process Consultant at Genesis10 ROCHESTER HILLS: Visiting Special Instructor in Management at Oakland University CLAWSON: Occasional Babysitter LAKE ORION: Automotive Technician/Mechanic at Golling Buick GMC BIRMINGHAM: Part-Time Customer Service Representative at Comerica BLOOMFIELD HILLS: Test Specialist…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Patterson says county has added about 45,000 jobs between 2012 and 2013.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooke Patterson says he is optimistic about the county's economic outlook, bouncing back after losing 60,000 jobs in 2009 by adding about 45,000 jobs between 2012 and 2013. Patterson made his remarks April 25 at the Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Marriot in Troy. Featured speakers included George Fulton and Donald Grimes of the Center for Labor Market Research.
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more. Woodward Avenue Eateries Preserve Taste of Cruising: Recipes from bygone restaurants Ted's Drive Inn, Totem Pole Drive-In, Maverick's Drive-In and the Susie Q are alive and well at Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak and the Blarney Stone Pub in Berkley. Solidarity With Boston Marathon Bombing Victims Inspires Blue Nile Fundraiser in Ferndale: The Ethiopian restaurant in Ferndale opened early Monday and provided a complimentary meal to each patron who donated $50 or more toward One Fund Boston, Inc. Fifth Tavern Coming to Telegraph at Square Lake in Bloomfield Township: The …
Scot Beaton
1:39 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
Is there better ideas... yes first get rid of this Mayor... sooner the better... LOL. Second if and when I hope these consent judgements fail, or explore going back to court and get rid of these bad ideas... look into having the State of Michigan take control of what is under this land and having the city obtain the responsible of the surface. Ideas I would like to look into immediately would be … more ›