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Oakland County, Michigan

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Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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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Oakland County 115Nov 1

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...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

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

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

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

Thursday, October 29

NFHS NetworkOct 29

2026 Football Playoffs Birmingham Groves High School vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's - 10/30/2026 | Live & On Demand

CBS NewsOct 29

15-year-old struck, killed, while crossing Orchard Lake Road in Farmington, police say

PatchOct 29

Boy, 15, Fatally Struck By Truck While Crossing Orchard Lake Road In Oakland County: Police

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 29

Teen fatally struck by pickup truck while crossing Orchard Lake Road in Farmington

Friday, October 23

Michigan High School Athletic AssociationOct 23

Performance of the Week: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Brock Porter

MaxPrepsOct 23

Videos - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Football

Thursday, October 22

NFHS NetworkOct 22

U of D Jesuit vs Orchard Lake - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/22/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

NFHS NetworkOct 22

Lake Orion vs Orchard Lake - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/22/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 21

MaxPrepsOct 21

Schedule - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Boys Ice Hockey 26-27

Tuesday, October 20

MaxPrepsOct 20

St. Mary's Prep (Orchard Lake, MI) Boys Ice Hockey

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.

NFHS NetworkOct 20

Orchard Lake vs Troy Athens - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/20/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Monday, October 19

NFHS NetworkOct 19

Avondale vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's Boys Soccer - 10/19/2026 | Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 14

NFHS NetworkOct 14

Detroit Co. Day vs Orchard Lake - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/14/2026 | Live & On Demand

Friday, October 9

MLive.comOct 9

Detroit Catholic Central vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s: Watch Michigan high school football showdown live Friday night

NFHS NetworkOct 9

Varsity Football Orchard Lake St. Mary's - 10/09/2026 | Live & On Demand

Detroit Free PressOct 9

Gideon Gash powers Novi Detroit CC rally over Orchard Lake St. Mary's

Thursday, October 8

MaxPrepsOct 8

Videos - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Volleyball

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.

Sunday, October 4

MaxPrepsOct 4

Photo Galleries - St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (Orchard Lake, MI) Football

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.

Detroit Free PressOct 3

14 Mile and Orchard Lake roundabout one of several called dangerous

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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ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Yesterday

‘A decision of conscience’: Haley Stevens defends decision to endorse Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed

WXYZ Channel 7Yesterday

Michigan Republicans make final push as Mike Rogers ends bus tour in Rochester Hills

Detroit Free PressYesterday

Jablonski Insurance Urges Drivers to Review Comprehensive Auto Coverage Before Peak Deer Crash Season in Fox Lake, IL

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Yesterday

Michigan Senate candidates make final campaign stops after Stevens backs Rogers

Detroit Free PressYesterday

Sleep Better Marysville Expands TMJ Disorder Services with Custom Oral Appliance Therapy

MLive.comYesterday

Red Wings rise in third and Tarasov tops former team

MLive.comYesterday

Michigan basketball starter misses opener due to illness

MLive.comYesterday

Police find 2 dead during welfare check at Newaygo home

Michigan AdvanceYesterday

LGBTQ Michiganders feel betrayed as Haley Stevens ditches Abdul El-Sayed. What you need to know.

WXYZ Channel 7Yesterday

Election stress is real: A Wayne State psychiatrist shares how to protect your mental health

Michigan AdvanceYesterday

US Supreme Court rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to freeze California vote counting

Michigan AdvanceYesterday

As a potential Democratic wave looms, Trump’s DOJ angles for last-minute power over midterms

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