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Tuesday, November 10

WHMINov 10

Former WHMI Sports Director, Local Broadcaster Passes Away

Smith Family Funeral HomesNov 10

Frank Heath "Bud and Doc" Williamson, Jr. Obituary November 10, 2026

Friday, November 6

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

James "Paul" MacCormack Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

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Wednesday, November 4

Detroit Free PressNov 4

Most police, fire millages pass in Oakland County, averting crisis

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Cherie Kay Carlton Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford

Detroit Free PressNov 4

School operating millages finally make the grade in Oakland County

FacebookNov 4

Taxpayers approve millages in five communities in Oakland County, fending off an emergency after August denials. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4BK0dxq

The Detroit NewsNov 4

Police, fire millages pass in Oakland County townships after August failures

Monday, November 2

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 Waterford Township General Election Results

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 General Election Results for Oakland County School District Boards, Millages

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Congress 11th District

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: 51st District Court Judge

The 51st District Court serves Waterford Township.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Candidate Interviews for State Senate District 23 – Greg Hill and Donni Steele

State Senate District 23 includes part of Waterford Township, along with all of Addison Township, Almont Township, Atlas Township...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Pontiac School Board

Pontiac School District includes all of Pontiac, most of Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus and Sylvan Lake, and portions of Bloomfield Township...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Donni Steele for State Senate District 23

In the race for State Senator for the 23rd District there is competition in both the Republican and Democratic Primary on Aug. 4.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Friday, October 30

MaxPrepsOct 30

Mott High School (Waterford, MI) Football

Thursday, October 29

Legacy | ObituaryOct 29

Darlene Kay Fields Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

Legacy | ObituaryOct 29

Rhona Lavon Hart Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

Wednesday, October 28

MaxPrepsOct 28

Videos - Kettering Captains (Waterford, MI) Football

Legacy | ObituaryOct 28

Annie Chachich Obituary (2026) - Wixom, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

Sunday, October 25

Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation CareOct 25

Margie Lucas Obituary October 25, 2026

Friday, October 23

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 23

Waterford teen critically injured in e-motorcycle crash

Thursday, October 22

NFHS NetworkOct 22

Waterford Mott vs Troy - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/22/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 21

Oakland County 115Oct 21

High School Seniors in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake Can Apply for $5,000 Scholarship

Applications are due by noon on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

NFHS NetworkOct 20

Waterford Mott vs WKHS - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/20/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Sunday, October 18

Oakland County 115Oct 18

Video: OCBA Candidate Forum for Judge of 51st District Court in Waterford

The Oakland County Circuit Court candidate forum took place on June 24. Watch the recording of the forum and learn more about each candidate

Thursday, October 15

Legacy | ObituaryOct 15

Brian Jack Taylor Obituary (2026) - Waterford, MI - Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

NFHS NetworkOct 15

WKHS vs Waterford Mott - Boys Varsity Football 10/15/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

Wednesday, October 14

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 14

What proposals are on Oakland County’s 2026 general election ballot? Here’s the list.

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