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RTA bill would help ensure state gets $25M in federal funding
The Michigan Senate voted last week to approve legislation that seeks to establish a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) as a final step in securing $25 million in available federal funding…
Snyder lays out vision for energy, the environment
Reliability, affordability and protecting the environment should guide every decision regarding Michigan’s energy and environmental policies, Gov. Rick Snyder said last week when presenting his vision for the state’s future.…
OCAC concerns
From Carrie L McGowan, Wolverine Lake: We are a small group of fellow rescuers and people with interest in (a) policy change at Oakland County Animal Control/Oakland Pet Adoption Center…
'Tis the season: Tree, Menorah lighting events coming soon
The first snow of winter has fallen and there is a crisp bite to the air in west Oakland County. The turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes were packed into hungry…
RCOC brings on 30 part-timers to keep roads clear this winter
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is ramping up its efforts to prepare its fleet for winter. The RCOC is trying some new approaches to winter road maintenance this…
Kill these bills
From Robert Lawrence, Birmingham Schools Board of Education: Rep. (Chuck) Moss (R-Orchard Lake) and Sen. (John) Pappageorge (R-Birmingham), please do not support the school district-ruining bills which are snaking their…
The market for hybrid, electric cars revs up
Efforts in Oakland County are leading the charge in helping plug-in electric vehicles enter the mainstream and resecure Michigan’s seat as the automotive capital of the world, according to a…
Public meeting to focus on oil, gas lease education
The Michigan State University Extension is sponsoring an informational meeting on Monday, Nov. 26 to educate landowners who may be offered land leases for oil and natural gas exploration. Recently,…
Thanks, Huron Valley
From Huron Valley Schools Board of Education President Sean L. Carlson: Thank you, Huron Valley voters! On behalf of the Huron Valley school board and district I want to express…
Election spending
From Mark Abbott, Commerce Township: This past week we were given the opportunity to cast our vote for who would run our country, as well as numerous proposals that would…