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Pontiac

Oakland County, Michigan

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Tuesday, October 27

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 27

Sheriff’s Office asking for public’s help in locating Pontiac teen missing for over a month

Legacy | ObituaryOct 27

James "Jimmy Cho" Smith Jr. Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Monday, October 26

Bryan TimesOct 26

MI Detroit/Pontiac MI Zone Forecast

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Saturday, October 24

Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac, MIOct 24

Deacon James "Jimmy Cho" Smith, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

MaxPrepsOct 24

Pontiac High School (MI) Football

Friday, October 23

Legacy | ObituaryOct 23

Lolly O. Dye Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

Thursday, October 22

Legacy | ObituaryOct 22

Donald Eugene Ihrke Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

MaxPrepsOct 22

Schedule - Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish (Pontiac, MI) Volleyball 26-27

Wednesday, October 21

Legacy | ObituaryOct 21

Thomas Burford Green Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac

Oakland County 115Oct 21

Pontiac Creative Arts Center Hosting Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 7

The fundraiser offers an opportunity to enjoy an evening of art and community while supporting improvements that will make the arts center...

Tuesday, October 20

Legacy | ObituaryOct 20

Margarette "Aunt Mike" Sherrill Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

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.

CBS NewsOct 20

Oakland County investigating vehicle crash, subsequent shooting, in Pontiac

Monday, October 19

Legacy | ObituaryOct 19

Wavie "Mama" Dolo Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Legacy | ObituaryOct 19

Termaine "T-Hound" Bryant Obituary (2026) - Auburn Hills, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Sunday, October 18

Parade MagazineOct 18

Pontiac, Michigan built the Silverdome for $55.7 million in 1975; in 2009 the stadium sold at auction for $583,000

Saturday, October 17

Oakland County 115Oct 17

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Friday, October 16

Legacy | ObituaryOct 16

Priscilla Ann Deller Obituary (2026) - Harrisville, MI - Gillies Funeral Home - Lincoln

Oakland County 115Oct 16

2026 Candidate Interviews: Congress 11th District

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

C-SPANOct 16

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley Speak to Reporters in Pontiac, Michigan

World Socialist Web SiteOct 16

2 serious accidents at postal processing facility in Pontiac, Michigan

C-SPANOct 16

Rep. Ocasio Cortez Campaigns for U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) in Pontiac

Spectrum NewsOct 16

AOC gives $1M to EL-Sayed's campaign, fires back at JD Vance

MaxPrepsOct 16

Pontiac Football Videos

Thursday, October 15

Michigan EnjoyerOct 15

Pontiac Treats Renters as Second-Class Citizens

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!

Legacy | ObituaryOct 15

Mr. Lynn "Sunshine" Dawson Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Wednesday, October 14

Legacy | ObituaryOct 14

James "Jim" Alston Sr. Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 14

Union leader raises safety concerns at Pontiac postal facility

Monday, October 12

Legacy | ObituaryOct 12

Mark Bogard McCoy Obituary (2026) - Troy, MI - A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors- Crooks Road - Troy

Friday, October 9

Legacy | ObituaryOct 9

Claude "99 Clear Waters" Weary Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

NFHS NetworkOct 9

Pontiac vs Harper Woods - Boys Varsity Football 10/09/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Legacy | ObituaryOct 9

Darryl "Scooby" Smith Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Legacy | ObituaryOct 9

Melvin D. Anthony Obituary (2026) - Holly, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

Thursday, October 8

Crain's DetroitOct 8

Pontiac-based industrial contractor expands in West Michigan

Legacy | ObituaryOct 8

Obie Lee Ewing Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

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.

National Weather Service (.gov)Oct 7

October 7th Severe Weather Summary

Tuesday, October 6

FacebookOct 6

Photos: The American Speed Festival returns to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. The attention of fans was split between the race cars and Transformers. See link below ⬇️ 📸 By Keenan Thompson

94.7 WCSXOct 6

Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac Named Top Halloween Destination for 2026

Detroit Free PressOct 6

See the Autobots and race cars at the 2026 American Speed Festival

NFHS NetworkOct 6

Pontiac vs Stoney Creek - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Monday, October 5

Oakland County 115Oct 5

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

Oakland County 115Oct 5

2026 Candidate Interviews: Pontiac School Board

Pontiac School District includes all of Pontiac, most of Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus and Sylvan Lake, and portions of Bloomfield Township...

WXYZ 7 News DetroitOct 5

Pontiac nonprofit in need of donations after beetle infestation in pantry

WWMTOct 5

Pontiac man accused of waving 3D-printed machine gun at ex-girlfriend, prosecutor says

Sunday, October 4

Oakland County 115Oct 4

As Oakland County’s Sunflower Fields Fade, Hundreds of Goldfinches Come to Feast

For those who know what to look for, another round of nature's majesty is just beginning as the fields have been overtaken by hundreds of...

Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac, MIOct 4

Claude "99" "Clear Waters" Weary - View Obituary & Service Information

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.

Friday, October 2

CBS NewsOct 2

Detroit man charged in August shooting at Pontiac park

Thursday, October 1

Legacy | ObituaryOct 1

Taft Lee Overton Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac

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

FOX 2 DetroitOct 1

Pontiac woman accused of pouring boiling water on teen

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 1

Oakland County woman fights 15-year-old girl, pours boiling water on her, cops say

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 1

Stretch of Pontiac Trail reopens in Orchard Lake Village following barricaded situation

WSMHOct 1

Pontiac woman charged after allegedly pouring boiling water on teenager

Legacy | ObituaryOct 1

Pablo R. Garcia Sr. Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

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