Coats for the Cold
Each year the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office helps the less fortunate stay warm in the Winter, with the Coats for the Cold program. In this podcast Sheriff Michael Bouchard tell us about this...
View ArticleOperation Good Cheer 2013
Each year Oakland County residents help make lasting holiday memories for children who are living in foster care, through Operation Good Cheer. David Vanderveen, Director for Central Services for...
View Article2014 Financial Literacy Art Contest
Do you know a creative high school student who would love to show off their art skills plus their knowledge of financial literacy? Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner shares with us the details on...
View ArticleRecycle Your Christmas Tree
Once the holiday season is over and all of the gifts have been unwrapped, one question comes to mind. What to do with the tree? In this podcast learn more about the Christmas Tree Recycling Program...
View Article2014 Fire and Ice Festival
The Fire and Ice Festival returns to Downtown Rochester the weekend of January 24, 2014. Enjoy three days of free winter themed events which include a tastefest, dog sledding, fireworks and the return...
View ArticleWaterford Oaks Greenhouse
Love to garden, but do not have the space to plant? Learn more about year-round gardening at Waterford Oaks Greenhouse.
View Article2014 State of the County Insights
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson highlights some key items from his 2014 State of the County Address.
View ArticleOakland County 2014 Economic Outlook
U of M economists George Fulton and Donald Grimes tell us about their findings for the annual Economic Outlook forecast for Oakland County.
View ArticleKeys to a Safe Boating Season
Listen as Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard tells us how to prevent injuries and fatalities while boating this season.
View ArticleSummertime Food Safety
Summer is a great time for getting together with family and friends. Don't let foodborne illness ruin your picnic or barbecue. Find out some simple safety tips for outdoor cooking and eating.
View ArticleCoffee with the Sheriff - Graduation Parties
June is graduation time. At a Coffee with the Sheriff event, we had the chance to ask Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard on graduation parties.
View ArticleOakland County Farmers Market
Listen to find out what is new at the County Farmers Market this season. We had a chance to speak with the market manager Jeremy Brown.
View ArticleCoffee with the Sheriff - Firework Safety
With the 4th of July approaching, we had a chance to talk with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard on Fireworks. We spoke with him at a recent Coffee with the Sheriff event in Bloomfield Hills
View ArticleCoffee with the Sheriff - Water Safety
Every summer, the lakes of Oakland County are filled with people and watercraft. Sheriff Mike Bouchard talks to us on having a safe time in the water.
View ArticleKeeping Track of Your Credit
Wanda Roberts, Financial and Homeownership Education Team Co-Chair at Michigan State University Extension, sheds some fascinating light on the loaded topic of your credit score; including tips and...
View ArticleCoffee with the Sheriff - Distracted Driving
It’s not uncommon on the road these days to look next to your car and see someone on their smart phone. These devices are changing the world, but drivers are paying the price on the road. We sat down...
View ArticleNavigating the Healthcare Marketplace
The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 changed healthcare in America substantially. The new federal insurance marketplace has a lot of factors a shopper needs to consider. Wanda Roberts,...
View ArticleConservation and the Massasauga Rattlesnake
The Massasauga Rattlesnake can be found in most parts of Michigan including Oakland County. Find out why this snake benefits humans and should be protected. (Originally Broadcast 8/18/10)
View ArticleBFC - Springboard to Success - Troy Gymnastics
The Oakland County Business Finance Corporation can help you open your business and do it successfully. In todays podcast we hear about the experience of Toby Buechner from Troy Gymnastics and the BFC...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping Safety
Do you know what it means to be a safe shopper? Sheriff Michael Bouchard talks about things that you can do to help protect yourself and reduce your odds of becoming a victim of crime while shopping...
View ArticleBFC - Serving Up Success - Jersey Mikes
Oakland County SBA 504 loan program provides viable small and medium size businesses with long-term fixed rate financing. Today we hear from Jersey Mike's franchise owner Robert Middleton about...
View ArticleBFC - Brewing Up Success
What type of business's uses Oakland County's Business Finance Corporation's SBA 504 loan program? More then you can imagine. One of them is the Rivers Edge Brewing Company in Milford. We talk with Tom...
View ArticleBFC - Expanding with Exports
The Oakland County Business Finance Corporation can help a company overcome many of the hurdles in getting a SBA 504 loan when it's time to expand and grow. Today we hear from Hosco president Thomas...
View ArticleThe OakAlert System
The Oakland County Emergency Notification System, OakAlert, will provide updates to the public on events like public health or public safety emergencies. Today we have a chat with Theodore Quisenberry,...
View ArticlePlatform Tennis
Are you looking for a different kind of winter activity? Platform tennis offers a unique way to enjoy the fresh air and a little bit of competition on a winter afternoon.
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