Waterford Township

Waterford Township trustees voted to place two previously rejected public safety millage proposals—one for police and one for fire—back on the November ballot. The funding initiatives, which were projected to generate millions for local services, will now appear as renewals rather than outright tax increases. This decision follows a special meeting marked by debate among residents and township leaders regarding public safety funding.

The article provides the 2026 primary election results for Waterford Township but does not include specific candidate names, vote counts, or outcomes. It serves as a notice directing readers to the location where results can be found.

A Pontiac man is accused of shooting and killing a Waterford Township man during a block party on July 25. Marquan DeAngelo Henderson, 23, faces charges of second-degree murder and felony firearm after turning himself in, with a court date scheduled for August 11.

A 23-year-old Waterford Township man was shot and killed at a block party in Pontiac. A 23-year-old Pontiac man admitted to the shooting, was found with a handgun, and is in custody. The incident is under investigation as a homicide.

Walt's Original Coney Island in Waterford Township celebrates its 90th anniversary with deals on National Hot Dog Day. Founded by Walter Traicoff in 1936 and now owned by Joyce Yack, the restaurant moved to its current location in the mid-1950s and offers 90-cent hot dogs, drinks, and a special bundle to commemorate the milestone.

Two 18-year-old men, Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, were charged with assault with intent to murder following a December 2025 shooting at an Oakland County apartment complex that injured a 23-year-old man. Both were arrested in June and July 2026 and face up to $5 million bond each, with a court hearing scheduled for July 21.

Two individuals, Johnson and Buckles, were charged after allegedly forcing entry into a victim's bedroom in Waterford Township and shooting a 23-year-old resident in the chest.

Sarah Davis in Waterford Township spent months advocating to fix a dangerous divot on Edgevale Road, a dirt road near a school, after repeated unanswered calls to the Road Commission. Her social media post prompted a response, leading to the road being graded. The Road Commission acknowledged challenges in maintaining 750 miles of gravel roads with limited resources and prioritized high-traffic routes.

A 33-year-old Ferndale man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by a Road Commission for Oakland County truck on Woodward Avenue near College Avenue. The truck was attempting to turn into a private driveway when it collided with the cyclist, who was riding on the sidewalk, resulting in his death at the scene.