Oakland Township
Coverage of Oakland Township in the Nexus archive.
- Road repaving in Orion Township and Oakland Township -- Here’s where and when
The Road Commission in Oakland County (RCOC) is repaving roads in Oakland and Orion Townships using the Preservation Overlay program to extend road lifespan by five to ten years. Ajax Paving Company will resurface Gunn Road and Morgan Road with new asphalt, starting in mid-July. Road closures for through traffic are expected during the work.
- Oakland County communities face water main breaks, boil water advisories after GLWA pump station disruption
Several Oakland County communities, including Madison Heights, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, experienced water main breaks and boil water advisories due to a power outage at the Great Lakes Water Authority's Troy pump station on July 16. The disruption caused reduced water pressure, street flooding, and resident frustration, with some areas implementing mandatory water restrictions.
- 1 in critical condition after car lost control and struck a tree in Oakland Township
A 77-year-old Northville woman is in critical condition after losing control of her 2016 Volvo XC70 while attempting to pass vehicles on a curve, swerving to avoid a bicyclist, and striking a tree in Oakland Township. A 12-year-old female passenger sustained no injuries, and investigators report no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement in the crash.