Highlights and Rochester Area Mentions Oakland County’s economic strength was front and center in L. Brooks Patterson’s 2018 State of the County speech Wednesday night at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Pontiac. Patterson began the speech announcing record investment in the county this past year. "Well, let’s talk about a record number, $1.2 billion – that’s "B" as in Brooks. That’s the amount 62 companies invested in Oakland County in 2017, setting a … [Read more...]
Main Street Oakland County Gets New Program Coordinator
Indiana Native with Passion for Historic Preservation and Downtowns Named Main Street Oakland County Program Coordinator John Bry, whose 20-year professional career has been spent on the development and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across the country, is the new program coordinator for Main Street Oakland County. Bry becomes the main contact between Oakland County and the 22 communities that comprise Main Street Oakland County – the only full-service, county-level Main … [Read more...]
Oakdale Academy, The Choice for Classical Christian Education
7 Reasons Why Oakdale Academy is the Best Educational Choice for Your Family At Oakdale Academy, your child will experience: 1. A Christ-centered environment that supports the spiritual instruction by the family and the church. 2. Rigorous academic standards that equip students and challenge them to reach their full potential. 3. A curriculum focused on primary texts that emphasize character, truth, and wisdom. 4. A student culture that promotes respect, humility, kindness, … [Read more...]
Oakland County’s Citizen’s Alliance Offers Free Seminar
Oakland County, MI (November 1, 2011) – On Thursday, November 17, 2011, at the Waterford Senior Center at 3621 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, the Citizen’s Alliance of the Oakland County Probate and Circuit Courts will conduct a free seminar for senior citizens and their families from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. explaining the Probate Court’s role in wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. Entitled “Removing The Mysteries of Probate Court,” the seminar will provide attendees … [Read more...]