Paul Kampe
The Oakland Press
Pontiac, MI, United States
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Dream of car playground coming to reality at M1 Concourse in Pontiac
There were many doubts when Brad Oleshansky purchased nearly 90 acres of former General Motors property in → Read More
Oakland University breaks ground on $78 million student housing development
Oakland University officials broke ground Wednesday, June 8 on a new $78 million, 750-bed student resid → Read More
Commissioners promote gun safety, distribute thousands of firearm locks
Following several gun-related incidents involving children reported in recent weeks, Oakland County officials continued their efforts to make residents aware of proper gun safety. → Read More
Auburn Hills officials to discuss $31 million in possible development projects
The Auburn Hills Planning Commission will be reviewing more than $30 million in proposed developments including luxury apartments and the overhaul of an existing shopping center when it meets Wednesday, June 8. → Read More
Republican leaders discuss party’s direction at Rochester Hills event
Republican voters shared their hopes for the party’s platform ahead of the Republican National Convention Monday, June 6 during a listening session in Rochester Hills. → Read More
Oakland University raises tuition by nearly 4 percent
With a possible state appropriation of nearly $50 million expected in the state’s fiscal year 2017 budget, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees increased tuition by nearly four percent in approving the school’s annual budget at → Read More
Officials: Outlying Oakland County suburbs could be neglected by public transportation proposal
A multi-billion dollar plan to upgrade the region’s public transportation system is largely focused on connected Metro Detroit’s larger cities, leaving some to question the benefit to the area’s many outlying suburbs. → Read More
Oakland County maintains AAA bond rating on delinquent property tax notes
Oakland County has once again achieved the highest possible bond rating for $25 million worth of delinquent tax notes. → Read More
Oakland Community College tutor caught looking at child porn on school computer
An Oakland Community College tutor who was being investigated for inappropriate use of technology was → Read More
Oakland County gets $600,000 EPA grant for environmental cleanup, redevelopment
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Oakland County a $600,000 grant to help local communities assess and clean brownfield sites for future economic development. → Read More
Report: Oakland University could be fined $400,000 if tuition hike cap exceeded again
When Oakland University exceeded the state’s suggested cap on tuition increases last fall, its leaders were called to the state capitol to justify the raise. → Read More
Report: Oakland University could be fined $400,000 if tuition hike cap exceeded again
When Oakland University exceeded the states suggested cap on tuition increases last fall, its leaders were called to the state capitol to justify the raise. → Read More
Patterson: Public transportation millage proposal could lead to ‘tax fatigue’
Public transportation advocates continue to call on the region’s leaders — including Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patters and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel — to support the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michi → Read More
Oakland, Macomb county voters asked to support $2.9 billion regional transportation millage
Residents in Oakland and Macomb counties will be asked to fund a $2.9 billion plan to improve regional transportation when they vote in the November presidential election. → Read More
Oakland County commissioners set aside $1 million to help fund city road projects
Cities could be getting an unexpected influx of money to support their local road projects courtesy of the Oakland County government. → Read More
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Patterson discuss prescription drug abuse prevention efforts
Wider availability of an opiate overdose-reversing drug was among the state’s efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse highlighted by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Friday → Read More
Great Lakes Water Authority approves 4.3-percent increase
Communities served by the Great Lakes Water Authority will pay an average increase of 4.3 percent for their drinking water — half as much as the increase seen a year ago — the authority announced Wednesday, May 25. → Read More
Oakland County Sheriff to give update on April homicide in Pontiac
Authorities are scheduled to release more details about the April killing of a Pontiac woman and → Read More
Avondale students sharpen critical thinking through new learning philosophy
Avondale School District is taking on a new approach to enhance students’ learning. → Read More
Man found dead inside burning Pontiac home
A man was found dead inside a home near downtown Pontiac following a Wednesday morning fire. → Read More