Oakland Press

The Oakland Press is a daily publication based in Pontiac, Michigan, serving Oakland County. It operates under the ownership of 21st Century Media, which merged with its parent company in 2013 following a bankruptcy filing. The newspaper's roots can be traced back to The Pontiac Gazette, established in 1843. Over the years, it has undergone several name changes, becoming The Oakland Press in 1972. In addition to its own unique editorials and reporting, the paper also features coverage from major sports beat writers, with some content shared with its sister publication, The Macomb Daily.

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Slade Moore homers, hurls gem in West Bloomfield’s regional victory over Lakeland

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

WEST BLOOMFIELD – With two Division 1 southpaws going against each other, the coaches of Lakeland and West Bloomfield had similar visions of what it would take to win Tuesday afternoon’s regional semifinal. Both were pretty spot-on, and it was the Lakers who won 2-0 on their home soil behind five near-perfect frames by senior Slade Moore. “(Three) was the number, actually,” Lakeland head coach Aaron Bell said.
Photos of Lakeland vs. West Bloomfield in a D1 baseball regional semifinal

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

Lakeland and West Bloomfield got in their D1 regional semifinal before any weather could get in the way, with the Lakers winning 2-0 on their home field Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Lakeland and West Bloomfield got in their D1 regional semifinal before any weather could get in the way, with the Lakers winning 2-0 on their home field Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Feds detain wife, 5 children of suspect in Boulder fire attack for deportation

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Shelly Bradbury

Feds detain wife, 5 children of suspect in Boulder fire attack for deportation Mohamed Soliman is accused of burning 12 people at Pearl Street Mall demonstration seeking release of Israeli hostages
Photo gallery of Troy Athens vs. Utica Eisenhower in a D1 girls soccer regional semifinal

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | George Spiteri

Troy Athens defeated Utica Eisenhower in penalty kicks in a D1 regional semifinal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The game was played at Rochester High School. Troy Athens defeated Utica Eisenhower in penalty kicks in a D1 regional semifinal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The game was played at Rochester High School. (GEORGE SPITERI - For MediaNews Group)Troy Athens defeated Utica Eisenhower in penalty kicks in a D1 regional semifinal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The game was played at Rochester High School.
Photos of Berkley vs. Dakota in a D1 girls soccer regional semifinal

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | George Spiteri

Dakota beat Berkley 2-0 in a D1 regional semifinal game hosted by Rochester High School on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Dakota beat Berkley 2-0 in a D1 regional semifinal game hosted by Rochester High School on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (GEORGE SPITERI - For MediaNews Group)Dakota beat Berkley 2-0 in a D1 regional semifinal game hosted by Rochester High School on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Athens survives over 40 minutes after red card, wins regional shootout with Eisenhower

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

ROCHESTER HILLS – Somewhat nondescript through the first half, Troy Athens and Utica Eisenhower eventually produced a spellbinding 100 minutes of scoreless action Tuesday night. The Red Hawks played almost 45 of those minutes with 10 players, kept it level, then defeated Ike 4-2 in penalty kicks at Rochester High School to advance to Friday’s D1 regional final. When the time arrived for the match to be decided by spot kicks, whatever advantage the Eagles had dissipated.
Dakota’s strikes in rapid succession lead to regional semifinal win against Berkley

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

ROCHESTER HILLS – When senior Jenna Accetta had a penalty kick turned away midway through the first half of Tuesday’s D1 regional semifinal, it could have swung the momentum away from Dakota. Instead, the Cougars looked invigorated before halftime, then hit swiftly for two goals early when play resumed, including the first by Accetta, and those proved the difference in Dakota’s 2-0 victory over Berkley at Rochester High School.
Troy man dies after officer involved shooting in Shelby Township

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Susan Smiley

Investigation has been turned over to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office
TRACK & FIELD FINALS ROUNDUP: Oak Park girls roll to D1 three-peat, Southfield Christian boys make history with D4 title

3 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

The Southfield Christian boys team took first place in the final event Saturday in Hudsonville, the 4×400 relay, pushing the Eagles to the Division 4 state title, the first in program history. Kalamazoo Hackett led Southfield Christian by three points with one event to go, and the relay team of Dylan Taylor-Wilkerson, Robert Brown, Jadon Staten and Brock Morris won the 4×400 with a time of 3:25.36.
GIRLS TENNIS FINALS ROUNDUP: Seaholm wins D2 title, Country Day repeats as D3 champs

4 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Bryan Everson

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