News across Oakland County
Calling All Singers – Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals October 12, 2026
New singers are always welcome The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the sanctuary of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois, Troy, Michigan, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Chorus will prepare two musical compositions to…
Dana Nessel endorses Abdul El-Sayed in U.S. Senate race
BIRMINGHAM — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, saying the decision “wasn’t easy” amid opposition to the progressive candidate from some supporters of Israel over his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Appearing on a…
Mario Andretti and Chip Ganassi return to Michigan for the American Speed Festival
PONTIAC — Two of the biggest names in American racing will be celebrated at M1 Concourse when Mario Andretti and Chip Ganassi are honored as the 2026 Master of Motorsports at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, following the day’s American Speed Festival events. Admission to the…
Get amped up with Mac Watts at outdoor concert
Nashville superstar and Michigan native Mac Watts will take the stage once again during an outdoor fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 26, that benefits the future home of Michael B’s Cafe. The headliner — who was raised in Bloomfield Hills before making it big in Music City — is one part…
Scheduled Down Time
Due to scheduled maintenance, the library's catalog will be unavailable after 9:15 pm on Thursday, September 24.
Fenton High School tops area schools in U.S. News rankings
By Harold C. Ford Fenton Senior High School topped the list of high school rankings in Genesee County, according to a study published in August 2026 by U.S. News and World Report. The U.S. News rankings include data on more than 27,000 public high schools in 50 states and the…
HOMES FOR RENT
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Armed Troy man accused of threatening to kill Muslims outside public library
TROY — In the latest act of Islamophobia in Metro Detroit, an elderly Troy resident faces four counts of aggravated hate crime after allegedly threatening to shoot and kill four Muslim men outside a public library last weekend. According to local police, Peter Hamilton Northup,…
Ladies Race of Champions returns to American Speed Festival
PONTIAC – Five professional female drivers will take to the track Oct. 3-4 at M1 Concourse as part of the Ladies Race of Champions (LROC) Invitational during the American Speed Festival. The LROC Invitational will feature drivers from a variety of motorsports disciplines…
Public Information Dashboard: Police & Fire Millage Renewals
Information and resources regarding the proposed renewal of Fire Operating Millage #2 and Police Operating Millage #2 including ballot language, a millage calculator and comparison instructions, links to resources, answers to frequently asked questions.
Fall Hydrant Flushing Now Through - Mid October
Waterford Township DPW will perform Fall hydrant flushing now through mid-October. Flushing is done between 4-8 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Michigan politicians are saying no to data centers, but voters should be skeptical
In the past year, I have closely followed data center stories throughout the state of Michigan, particularly the University of Michigan’s development in Ypsilanti Township and OpenAI’s in Saline Township. Some data center projects have gone through despite public disapproval;…