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NRC to consider new mute swan rules next month
With their long, regal necks and white plumage, mute swans are the epitome of grace and beauty on Michigan waterways. However, the birds’ beauty cloaks an aggressive and territorial nature…
County doles out commissioners' committee posts
The new roster of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has been seated and standing committee assignments have been made for the new two-year term. Commissioner Jim Runestad (R-Waterford, White…
Local lawmakers receive variety of committee posts
The new state Legislature has been sworn in alongside a new governor, and lawmakers are just getting down to the big issues facing Michigan as they settle into their committee…
RCOC to begin using E-Verify system in March
The Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners has voted to implement the federal E-Verify Program that allows employers to verify that employees are eligible to work in the United States.…
Report says state making strides on renewable energy goal
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released a pair of reports last week week showing it’s making great strides toward freeing itself from the shackles of fossil fuels. The first…
County Democrats blast road board appointment
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has a new operating board for the coming year, but not everyone is happy about how the county’s newest road commissioner was appointed.…
Residential blaze caused by reckless smoking
A careless smoker who didn’t ash correctly before falling asleep ended up scorching his Commerce Township home last week. According to Commerce Township Fire Chief Joe Schornack, just before 2…
The Brent Bair Interview
As the managing director of the largest county road system in Michigan for the last 17 years, Brent Bair continues to steer the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) despite…
River groups need help searching for winter stoneflies
Most bugs are usually seen during the spring and summer months, not at the end of January. However, three local watershed advocacy groups — the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC),…
River advocacy groups need help monitoring water quality
Lakes area residents will have the opportunity later this month to lend a hand in monitoring sites in three area river watersheds for the presence of stoneflies. Considered a good…
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