Waterford Today

Rep. Schroeder calls gas tax "unfair" without finding ways to spend existing money

By Robert Hadley | Oct 1, 2019

Although Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer axed nearly $1 billion from the Republican-crafted budget before Monday’s deadline, Rep. Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township) is still proud of what she and her colleagues accomplished.

From Capitol News

'They didn't say it': crowd fails to respond with Tlaib impeachment pejorative directed at Trump at rally

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Freshman U.S. House Rep. Rashida Harbi Tlaib is trying to make profane language directed at President Donald Trump into a slogan for her 2020 re-election campaign but recently found that at least some of her supporters haven't gotten the memo.

OAKLAND SCHOOLS: Connecting Culture and the Can-Dos

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

This updated resource reflects many changes including a NEW component dealing with the intersection of culture and language proficiency.

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP: Running For Best Marching Band

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

Waterford Kettering's Marching Band is also in the running for Best Marching Band!

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Looking For Nominations For Veteran To Receive A Smile Makeover!

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

This Veteran's Day, Oakland Family Dental is looking for nominations for a veteran to receive a smile makeover! Email your nominations to thesheehansmile@gmail.com

OAKLAND COUNTY: County Executive Coulter Signs Balanced Three-Year Budget But Eliminates Procurement Amendment

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

Oakland County Executive David Coulter signed the balanced three-year budget for fiscal years 2020-2022 approved by the Board of Commissioners Wednesday with one exception:

WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL: Guest Passes Are Now Available

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

Guest passes are now available for the 2019 Homecoming Dance. Passes WILL NOT be accepted after Tuesday, October 15.

CANADIAN LAKES: Operation Charlie Mike 22K to be held Sept 28

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2019

The event, which is open to all, will be 22 kilometers.

OAKLAND SCHOOLS: Great Start Collaborative Oakland First Internationally To Reach 100,000 Screenings

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Great Start Collaborative Oakland’s Help Me Grow initiative recently surpassed 100,000 Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screenings for young children throughout Oakland County.

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Women Rock

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Attention Ladies! It's time to get out of the office, ditch the appointments, take a break and have some fun.

OAKLAND COUNTY: Follow Safe Sleep Practices To Prevent Infant Deaths

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

In support of September is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Oakland County Health Division reminds residents to follow safe sleep practices for infants during naps and bedtime.

‪WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL: 2019 Powder Puff Meeting Notice

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

‪2019 Powder Puff Meeting Notice: Please bring your 2 completed forms signed by a parent/guardian and your $25 payment

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD: 33rd Annual Harvest Happening

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Save the date for one of Waterford's most beloved events - the 33rd Annual Harvest Happening at Hess-Hathaway Park

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan's disabled veterans still waiting for VA to refund wrongly charged home loan fees

By Colin Froment | 6 years ago

More than a month after a July 31 deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has yet to release an update on what it is doing to identify and refund the approximately 73,000 disabled veterans -- including some in Michigan -- who were wrongly charged funding fees when issued VA loans.

Rep. Andrea Schroeder: Give local communities more control over road projects

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 14, 2019

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township) wants to give local communities more control over road repair funds and total say in planning purposes.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORLD: Ask The “Tech Guy”

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

The Waterford Township Public Library hosts Ask the “Tech Guy”

OAKLAND COUNTY: County Wellness Program Named Best & Brightest In Wellness®

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

Corp! Magazine has named OakFit, Oakland County’s employee wellness program, as one of its Best & Brightest in Wellness® winners for the sixth year in a row, County Executive David Coulter announced today.

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Celebrate Their 10 Years Of Service

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

Join Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital for a free family event to celebrate their 10 years of service to the community

OAKLAND SCHOOLS: A Strong Supporter Of Arts Education

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

This week is National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 8-14).

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Suicide Prevention And Awareness Week

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

This week is suicide prevention and awareness week. But this cause is important year round.