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1 week ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
In July, 32 communities will begin paying more for county assessments, which are used to calculate property taxes. The rates will rise each year on July 1 over three years. By 2028, those cities and townships could be paying more than double the current rate for county assessment services. The county commission approved the increase during an unusually contentious meeting last week. The county has provided assessment services for more than 50 years at varying rates.
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1 week ago | 
dailytribune.com | Peg McNichol
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1 week ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
Early voting ends Sunday in Oakland County for three communities — Clawson, Ferndale and Madison Heights — with special elections on Tuesday. Early voting hours on Saturday and Sunday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no county-run central voting site for this election at Waterford Oaks County Park.
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1 week ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
Police officers have made 31 traffic stops on Taylor and issued 22 citations since Jan. 1, said Chief Ryan Gagnon. Police issued 20 speeding tickets between April 1 and April 21, including three on April 21, he said. Originally Published: May 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM EDT
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2 weeks ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
Things to do in metro Detroit, May 2 and beyond
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2 weeks ago | 
macombdaily.com | Peg McNichol
Ben Epstein and Ken Miller are two gun owners who enjoy hunting and target practice. Each has educated family members on gun safety. The make sure the firearms are locked and properly stored unless they’re needed for a specific purpose. On Tuesday, Epstein, 43, of Southfield, and Miller, 56, of Berkley, demonstrated their skills at cutting unwanted firearms into pieces so the parts can’t be recycled.
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2 weeks ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
Janet John was deeply troubled by the trauma her two nephews and niece experienced after surviving the 2021 Oxford High School shooting. In 2023, her brother-in-law’s niece, Alexandria “Alex” Verner, 20, of Clawson, died in the Michigan State University shooting. John, whose own daughter is now 20, joined Moms Demand Action and campaigned for laws to protect people from gun violence.
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2 weeks ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
Worries that the new Chick-fil-A in Auburn Hills would cause traffic chaos appear to be unfounded. City Manager Tom Tanghe gives the credit to Steven Cohen, the city’s community development director, for standing firm on traffic tactics. “It’s interesting how many communities make the opening of a Chick-fil-A such a controversial issue,” he said. “It’s been smooth sailing.”The city requires space for at least 11 cars to fit on a site with a drive-through window. Chick-fil-A, at 2111 N.
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2 weeks ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
The Aug. 5 primary ballot in some communities reflects an increase in interest in running for local office. In Pontiac, for example, six candidates have filed to run for mayor, up from five in 2021. In Southfield, three candidates are running for mayor. PontiacSix filed for the Pontiac mayor’s seat being vacated by Mayor Tim Greimel, who is running for the District 10 Congressional House seat.
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2 weeks ago | 
theoaklandpress.com | Peg McNichol
The last day to vote in these special elections is May 6
