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$20M Investment Will Transform Oakland County Parks

Pontiac, MI - The Oakland County Executive Office, Board of Commissioners, Parks and Recreation Commission, and local communities are collaborating to transform local parks by investing more than $20 million in the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan.

Grants To Provide 31 Michigan Communities With New Trees

Lansing, MI - Be on the lookout this fall and next spring for some new trees along streets and parks in 31 Michigan communities. They will share $105,000 in grants awarded this year to complete 33 tree-planting projects around the state.

Volunteer Tax Preparers Needed In Macomb County

Clinton Twp., MI - Macomb County Veterans Services is seeking volunteers to help veterans and low-income individuals prepare their taxes this tax season. In 2021, this support helped the County prepare more than 2,200 local returns.

MDARD Offers Tips For Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween

Lansing, MI - As Michiganders put the final touches on costumes, decorative displays, and plans for trick-or-treating, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) would like to remind owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe this Halloween.

Oakland County Secures $8.5M To Support Older Adults

Pontiac, MI - As the chair of the Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee, Commissioner Kristen Nelson secured funding for local senior centers and nonprofit organizations that provide senior centered services.

38 Cats Rescued From Oakland County House Fire

Pontiac, MI - On Friday, October 21, 2022 the Oakland County Animal Control Division was conducting an animal neglect and abuse investigation after animal control officers and Commerce Township firefighters rescued 38 cats from a house fire on Winewood Lane Thursday. They also discovered five deceased cats at the scene.

Senior Fun Festival Returns To Macomb County

Clinton Twp., MI - Local seniors are invited to attend the 31st annual Senior Fun Festival hosted by the Macomb County Office of Senior Services on Thursday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to Noon.

EGLE Announces Grants For Electric Semi-Truck And School Bus

Lansing, MI - Grants have been awarded for the first electric vehicle projects to be funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Michigan Clean Diesel Program. The projects in Livonia and Cadillac will replace a 1996 Class 8 Freightliner diesel semi-truck with a new 2022 Nikola Tre BEV Class 8 electric semi-truck, and a 2014 diesel school bus with an electric school bus.

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