Keep Oakland County Times Going and Growing for Your Community
Oakland County Times is here for you. Since 2009 we’ve been a trusted local news source, and for the past 10 years we’ve been growing county-wide to serve more communities.
Here’s what we’ve been able to do, and how you can be part of this momentum:
WHAT WE DO:
Trusted local news reporting
Candidate interviews
Robust community events page
Resource guides
Stories that inspire and connect communities
Deeper dives into important topics
Supporting local business and inspiring adventure with our Restaurant Quest
Collaborations with local orgs to share information and stories
Work with freelance writers and training student writers
Coverage for communities big and small
Network of News and Event pages on Facebook
Website that feels good to visit and be part of
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
Divisiveness for the sake of clicks
Sensationalism and clickbait
Out of town stories that require clicks to know location
Stories that harm or disrespect victims and families
Steal the hard work of other reporters
Be host for hatefulness and opinions with a comments section
Receive Public Notice dollars which continue to fund print publications
WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM:
Share our links on social media, in emails, and in conversations with others
Send stories, press releases, ideas, and event info
Buy advertising for your group or business
Make a one-time gift on PayPal, on Venmo, or by check to PO Box 115, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Set up a monthly pledge on Patreon for sustaining support
WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Enables Oakland County Times to keep going and growing in our coverage
Helps keep us independent and locally funded
What you might normally pay for a subscription helps keep our website free and open to all, so you get news but the community gets news too.
Please visit https://www.patreon.com/oc115 to set up a monthly pledge.
To set up a one-time gift, visit us on Paypal, or @OaklandCountyTimes on Venmo.
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