Oakland County Podcast

What does the future hold for the Oakland County Farmers Market? Find out the plans for the market, from Dan Stencil, Parks Executive Officer.

Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School joined Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson as he kicked off the ninth annual Count Your Steps program. We spoke to Mr. Patterson and others about the importance of counting your steps.

Paul Galbenski is the first technical education teacher to win the Michigan Teacher of the Year award. Listen as he expresses his passion for teaching. [http://www.paulgalbenski.com/]

Oakland County Parks offers programs and clinics for golfers of all ages and levels from beginner to very advanced. In this podcast find out what programs are offered and how you can sign up.

The Global Trade Mission offers high school students an opportunity to think, act, create and present a marketing plan just like business professionals. In this podcast learn more about the event and how businesses can participate in future.

Every year thousands of lost animals get placed into shelters, simply because they cannot be identified. In this podcast we talk to the Oakland County's Pet Adoption Center's Animal Control Supervisor about dog licenses.

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson highlights some key items from his recent 2012 State of the County Address.

Explore all of the things to do in Oakland County this winter. From ice fishing and hiking, to skiing, skating and sledding Oakland County Parks offer a wide variety of winter activities.

Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner talks about the County's lawsuit against the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation also known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Hand washing and covering coughs are good ways to avoid getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. In this podcast find out how simple habits can play an important role in protecting your health..

Learn more about this innovative program that connects families with homes that are foreclosed.

The Fire and Ice Fest returns to Downtown Rochester for the fifth year. Due to the unseasonably mild weather, the Fire & Ice Fest has been rescheduled to February 24-26, 2012. Join us for this free family event.

Volunteering can not only be fun but it gives you an opportunity to change your life by helping others. Listen as a Oakland County Parks volunteer shares her story.

If you are facing foreclosure, you are not alone. Find out how Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner wants to help taxpayers avoid foreclosure.

Oakland County Parks is always exploring new and unique recreational activities for county residents. We find out what is happening at the recently acquired Ernst Barn and Greenhouse.