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South Lyon and Lyon Township

Oakland County, Michigan

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Sunday, October 18

Oakland County 115Oct 18

Video: OCBA Candidate Forum for Judge of 51st District Court in Waterford

The Oakland County Circuit Court candidate forum took place on June 24. Watch the recording of the forum and learn more about each candidate

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.

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!

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Tuesday, October 13

Oakland County 115Oct 13

Students Across Oakland County Invited to Apply for Student AI Advisory Council

The council will give students a place to talk openly about how artificial intelligence is showing up in their lives, consider the...

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

Sunday, October 4

Oakland County 115Oct 4

Bestselling Author Michael Finkel to Discuss The Art Thief in Highland Oct. 10

Following the Oct. 10 presentation, Finkel will take part in a book signing, with books available for purchase on site.

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.

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

Tuesday, September 29

Oakland County 115Sep 29

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 115Sep 29

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 115Sep 29

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 115Sep 29

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

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

Saturday, September 26

Oakland County 115Sep 26

2026 Candidate Interview: William Lawrence for Congress District 7

Michigan's 7th Congressional District covers the entirety of Clinton, Ingham, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties, most of Eaton County...

Oakland County 115Sep 26

Lyon Township Announces the Start of Softened Water from South Hill Treatment Plant

The South Hill water treatment plant softening plant is planned to begin operation the third week of October.

Wednesday, September 23

Oakland County 115Sep 23

2026 Candidate Interview: MiVida Burrus for Oakland Community College Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Monday, September 21

Oakland County 115Sep 21

Oakland County Launches New Website and Email Addresses

The move to .gov enhances security by making it easier for the public to recognize the official Oakland County website, as .gov domains are...

Saturday, September 19

Oakland County 115Sep 19

2026 Candidate Interview: Jacqueline Kelly for Oakland Community College Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

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