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Oakland County, Michigan

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Yesterday

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Willie James Lewis Sr. Obituary (2026) - Oxford, MI - Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac

The Nerd StashYesterday

‘Now We Have Rats’: Angry Michigan Neighbor Crashes Out Over Local House Covered in Trash

The Oakland PressYesterday

Things to do in the Metro Detroit area Nov. 13 and beyond

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MLive.comYesterday

Pontiac rejects pause on Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Yesterday

Electrical fire displaces Pontiac mom and her 5 kids just before the holidays -- how you can help

Wednesday, November 11

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 11

Will SE Michigan see the first snow of the season Friday? Here’s what to know about timing

The Michigan ChronicleNov 11

A Family of Service Rooted in Pontiac

The Michigan ChronicleNov 11

From One Service to Another: A Lifetime of Showing Up

Tuesday, November 10

CBS NewsNov 10

Groundbreaking for five new factory homes in Pontiac

Rans Funeral Homes & CrematoryNov 10

John D. Roberson Obituary Nov 10, 2026

swartz funeral homeNov 10

Obituary | Anna Raymond

Monday, November 9

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 9

Amid questions and change, Pontiac’s interim superintendent aims to calm uncertainty

Law360Nov 9

Justices Decline Review In Real Estate Row Over Pot Biz

Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC.Nov 9

Ken Clay Buck Obituary Nov 9, 2026

Sunday, November 8

Tribute ArchiveNov 8

Phil Shelton Obituary | Lindsey Funeral Home | Paducah, KY

Thursday, November 5

Progressive.orgNov 5

A Joyous Election in Michigan

Tuesday, November 3

Oakland County 115Nov 3

2026 Election Results

Voters across Oakland County headed to the polls (or to their mailboxes or drop boxes) to cast their ballots in local, state, and federal...

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

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

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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.

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

Oakland County 115Nov 1

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...

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.

Friday, October 30

The Detroit NewsOct 30

Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters in Pontiac, MI in final days before election

Thursday, October 29

MaxPrepsOct 29

Arts & Tech High School (Pontiac, MI) Basketball

Wednesday, October 28

Legacy | ObituaryOct 28

Barbara Young Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac

MaxPrepsOct 28

Pontiac Football Videos

Tuesday, October 27

Oakland County 115Oct 27

Contaminated Site in Pontiac to be Turned into Homeless Shelter Thanks to EGLE Grant

The $7 million project will create a 12,350-square-foot single-story shelter and as many as 32 new jobs.

Friday, October 23

Legacy | ObituaryOct 23

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

Wednesday, October 21

Oakland County 115Oct 21

High School Seniors in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake Can Apply for $5,000 Scholarship

Applications are due by noon on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

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

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

Sunday, October 18

Legacy | ObituaryOct 18

Rosie Hicks Obituary (2026) - Pontiac, MI - Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac

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

Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home - Pontiac, MIOct 17

Termaine "T-Hound" Bryant Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Friday, October 16

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

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!

Wednesday, October 14

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 14

Union leader raises safety concerns at Pontiac postal facility

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.

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