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Orchard Lake's police chief and clerk set to retire
Orchard Lake Village is bidding a fond farewell to a pair of faithful stewards who have served the city for over 30 years. City Clerk Janet Overholt-Green and Police Chief…
Reconstruction of intersection moved up a year
Due to the surge of complaints involving a delay in the Pontiac Trail and West Maple Road intersection reconstruction project in Walled Lake, the county’s Federal Aid Task Force Committee…
DWSD sewer and water rates move toward approval
A recent stipulated order handed down by a federal judge won’t impact current proposed changes in Detroit water and sewer system service rates now working their way toward final approval…
County looks to tap panel to study Web transparency
In yet another move to study an issue that has caused some head-scratching in Pontiac, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners General Government Committee has reported out a measure that…
Bills would allow for 'clean slates' in service mergers
Local governments would no longer be required to honor existing labor contracts for public safety or transportation unions when two or more municipalities seek to merge police, fire or public…
Schools may have to contract out for certain services
Like slowly boiling a frog, lakes area school districts are taking small, gradual steps towards utilizing more private sector services in non-instructional areas. However, one Kent County lawmaker wants to…
Bears moving into state's southern Lower Peninsula
Throughout the past few decades, black bears have moved deeper and deeper into southern Michigan. Although the majority of the population remains in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower…
DNRE upgrades site for online licensing system
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) has begun revamping its E-License website (www.mdnr-elicense.com) to ensure an easier and more user-friendly experience for those who buy hunting, fishing,…
Bill to mandate privatization an unnecessary Trojan horse
Lawmakers in Lansing are mulling a proposal to mandate that local and intermediate school districts effectively privatize transportation, custodial and food services within a year and a half. While we…
Repeal of item pricing act
Legislation that would repeal the state’s Consumer Item Pricing Act has cleared the state House and is now being considering in the Senate. The proposal is being lauded by retailers,…
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