Oakland County Prosecutor Charges Southfield Resident with Second Degree Murder

Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Robert Ridges III, a 28-year-old resident of Southfield, with Second Degree Murder, Carrying Concealed Weapons, and Weapons Felony Firearm in the death of Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old transgender woman and sex worker.

02/12/2025 2:47 PM

Oakland County Board of Commissioners presents fourth annual Black Excellence Awards

As part of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners celebration of Black History Month, three residents were recognized for their dedication to their communities and were presented as this year’s Black Excellence Award recipients at last night’s Board meeting.

02/12/2025 10:49 AM

Board of Commissioners hosts annual Youth in Government Day

On Friday, February 7, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hosted more than 120 students during its annual Youth in Government Day.

02/10/2025 11:56 AM

Holly Township Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty for Neglect of Sick Dogs

Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Ariel Lowes, a 32-year-old resident of Holly Township, with Animal Cruelty. 

02/06/2025 10:14 AM

Oakland County Maintains Top Credit Rating for $28.57 Million in Bonds, Citing Strong Financial Management and Economic Growth

02/06/2025 10:05 AM

Oakland County Prosecutor Charges Juvenile with Assault for Stabbing Incident at Auburn Hills’ Avondale High School

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged an unnamed 16-year-old suspect in the stabbing of a 15-year-old at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills on February 4, 2025. The suspect is presently detained at Children’s Village.

02/05/2025 4:02 PM

Applications sought for Oakland Community Health Network Board vacancy

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill one vacant seat for a member of the general public on the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) board, completing the 12-person board.

02/05/2025 11:48 AM

Oakland County to Host VTM Michigan 2025: A Global Forum for Automotive and Mobility Innovation

Attendees will encounter a full program of expert-led technical presentations, pre-arranged B2B meetings to connect buyers, suppliers and innovators, exhibitions of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, and participants from around the globe.

02/05/2025 9:05 AM

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald Charges Fourth Defendant with Five Charges Including Murder in Sam Simko Homicide

Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Christopher Matacia, a 33-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, with five felonies including Felony Murder in the death of Commerce Township businessman Sam Simko.

02/04/2025 9:11 AM

The Board Bulletin - February 2025

Read the latest issue of the Board's newsletter, The Board Bulletin

02/03/2025 9:00 AM