All Women Skydiving Team Returns as Headliner for the 36th Annual Open House & Air Show at Oakland County International Airport on Sunday, August 6 The Misty Blues, an all-women skydiving team, is returning to Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) to headline its 36th annual Open House & Air Show on Sunday, August 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Waterford. Event admission and parking are free. The air show runs from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive … [Read more...]
Explore the Oakland County Fair July 7-16
July 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Experience the Oakland County Fair July 7-16 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg Main arena events, contests, food, Big Rock Amusements carnival, livestock and youth competitions are fair favorites. Visitors can stroll through barns to see horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and rabbits and view newborn animals in the Miracle of Birth Barn. The opening day fireworks and free concert are the perfect kick off to the event. Photo of the 2022 Oakland County … [Read more...]
Oakland County Parks Now Hiring
February 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Job postings for a wide variety of seasonal park positions open as Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) gears up for its busy spring and summer seasons. Hundreds of jobs will need to be filled at OCPR’s campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months. Seasonal workers are eligible for a total of $500 in cash bonuses and also receive annual vehicle permits and a limited number of passes to enjoy various facilities. Positions start at $13.26/hour for … [Read more...]
Get Your Home Tested for Radon
January 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Encourages Home Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month Radon test kits are half-price ($5) at Health Division offices during January. Environmental Health Service hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Radon testing kits are half-off at Oakland County Health Division offices during the month of January to mark National Radon Action Month. For only $5, residents can test their homes for the colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which is … [Read more...]
Road Commission Still Seeking to Hire Full-Time Road Workers
August 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) continues the effort to hire people who want to help keep Oakland County great by helping to maintain the county road system. “We think of these people as ‘road warriors’,” said Dennis Kolar, RCOC Managing Director. “These are the front-line workers who handle the day-to-day maintenance necessary to keep our roads open and in good shape. This is truly a great way to be a vital part of your community and to make a difference in the lives of … [Read more...]
Seeking Good Partners to Adopt-A-Road Near You
July 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tired of noticing too much roadside litter? If so, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has the perfect opportunity for you: There are many Oakland County roads still available as part of the Adopt-A-Road program. “This is a great opportunity for the public to help clean-up our environment and beautify Oakland County communities,” RCOC Chair Andrea LaLonde stated. “Over the years, groups and organizations have committed volunteer time to clean-up our communities by clearing … [Read more...]
Road Commission Jobs Now Available
June 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is looking to hire people who want to help keep Oakland County great by helping to maintain the county road system. “We think of these people as ‘road warriors’,” RCOC Managing Director Dennis Kolar said. “These are the front-line workers who handle the day-to-day maintenance necessary to keep our roads open and in good shape. This is truly a great way to be a vital part of your community and to make a difference in the lives of tens of … [Read more...]
Summer Laborers Needed for Seasonal Road Work
March 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is still looking to hire Seasonal Summer Laborers. The position pay rate is $12.25 per hour, and the positions are fulltime. Workers are expected to report in early June. The positions will last 10 to 12 weeks, depending on need. Applicants must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED by the first day, have a valid driver’s license, be legally eligible to work in the United States and be available to work Monday through Friday, … [Read more...]
European Frog-Bit is Invading our Lakes
December 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Public Invited to Virtual Meeting to Learn About The Aquatic Invasive Species called 'European Frog-Bit' which is Threatening Lakes in Southwestern Oakland County Virtual Meeting December 10, 2020 A new aquatic invasive species, European frog-bit, is threatening Oakland County’s lakes and reservoirs. First discovered in Novi in 2018, survey efforts led by the Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) have continued to identify additional locations where frog-bit … [Read more...]
Snowplow Drivers Needed for Part-Time Work with the Road Commission for Oakland County
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is in the process of reviewing its winter operations with its truck drivers and preparing its trucks and plows in anticipation of the inevitable arrival of winter weather. Oakland County Snowplow Truck Again this year, RCOC is hiring part-time, temporary snowplow/salt-truck drivers to augment its full-time staff. The agency plans to hire 25 to 35 temporary drivers. “Due to the seasonality of the essential services we provide, these part-time … [Read more...]
