Separate Play Space is Sanity Saver for Long Winter Months

Our local mom columnist describes how she bought herself a bit of sanity by setting up a basement play area.

Keeping Fluffy and Fido Safe in Cold Weather

Local veterinarians share their tips for keeping dogs and cats healthy and active during the winter.

Michael Imperioli Spotted Filming 'Detroit 1-8-7' in Oakland Township

The crew filmed a scene on Stoney Creek Road on Monday afternoon that will be used in the show's season finale.

Daily PatchCast: Blindfolded Dating, Wii Therapy, Local Shopping & Feeding Hungry Kids

A roundup of the region's major developments for Monday, Feb. 7.

Bites Nearby: Rochester Chop House

Good food and wine plus soft lights and cozy booths make this an ideal spot for Valentine's Day.

Super Tweets From Super Bowl Sunday

Here are a few of the tweets that showed up in @OaklandTwnPatch's Twitter feed last night.

Barkham Faces Fines, Possible Jail Time; Rochester Cider Mill Future Uncertain

Dr. Tom Barkham was found in criminal contempt of court for selling Christmas trees and firewood at his family's cider mill, violating a 1987 court order.

Daily PatchCast: Places to Eat, Things to Do, Snowplows to Ride

A roundup of the region's major developments for Thursday, Feb. 3.

Patch Picks: Things to Take to the Super Bowl Party

Didn't your mama tell you not to go empty handed to a party? Here's what we suggest you bring.

Police Blotter: Officer Discharges Firearm, Thieves Break Into Vehicle for Loose Change

A review of this week's police news from the Sheriff's Office Substation in Oakland Township.

Museum Farmhouse Ready to Celebrate Holidays Gone By

The event is 1-4 p.m. Saturday and features food, music, crafts and more.

VIDEO: How to Turn Leftover Ribbon Into An Ornament

Sherwood Forest's Ashley Thomas demonstrates how to take all those pesky ribbon scraps and turn them into a beautiful homemade ornament.

At Paint Creek Animal Clinic, it's All in the Family

Working with relatives isn't always easy, but the Barkhams make their differences work to their advantage.

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum: Tips For Picking Out The Perfect Christmas Tree

The guys at the Rochester Cider Mill tree lot share their tips for picking out the Christmas tree that's best for you.

Paint Creek Cider Mill Winter Menu Features Naughty, Nice Options

The restaurant, which is now open year-round, recently implemented its new winter menu. Don't worry, though – the doughnuts and cider aren't going anywhere.

OKTOBEREFEST

9-11-12 Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony Media Advisory

Easter Seals Michigan Annual “Walk With Me Detroit”

Free Harp Concert at the Creek

OktoberFAST 5k Trail Run/Walk

E.P.I.C. Every Person Involved Cares annual Golf Outing

Lutheran High School Northwest Golf Outing

NEW ARK MINISTRY

OU Welcome Party

THE AMISH FURNITURE STORE

Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk & Run

Patriot Day - National Day of Service and Remembrance at Hawk Woods Nature Center

Mike Bishop for Oakland County Prosecutor

Detroit Tigers Outing! Orion Area Chamber of Commerce-PM Networking

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce AM Networking

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce September Luncheon

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce AM Networking

Matt Maher

Walled Lake Northern High School Partners with Dodge

North Oakland Dixieland Band at Dragon Festival

Fine Dining to Fight Prostate Cancer

Fen Restoration with removal of Invasive Glossy Buckthorn

Free Disposal Day

FREE Explosive Science At Little Monsters!

RCIA Inquiry Session