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A male white-tailed deer walks in green grass.

Deer survey opens as Oakland County culling debate grows

A new countywide survey asks Oakland County residents, including those in Rochester Hills, to share their experiences with the local deer population as the debate over culling spreads across suburban communities.

· 2 min read

A male white-tailed deer walks in green grass.

Deer survey opens as Oakland County culling debate grows

A new countywide survey asks Oakland County residents, including those in Rochester Hills, to share their experiences with the local deer population as the debate over culling spreads across suburban communities.

· 2 min read

A male white-tailed deer walks in green grass.

Deer survey opens as Oakland County culling debate grows

A new countywide survey asks Oakland County residents, including those in Rochester Hills, to share their experiences with the local deer population as the debate over culling spreads across suburban communities.

· 2 min read

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Rochester-area students can apply for $1,000 grants

Oakland County students ages 8 to 18 can apply for up to $1,000 through the Acorn2Oak mini-grant program by Tuesday, Sept. 15, funding projects in business, education, extracurriculars or community impact.

A graphic reading "Reminder: Application Deadline Sept. 15" with the Acorn2Oak Youth Grant Program logo, above a photo of the 2025 grant recipients — a large group of students holding certificates alongside program officials.

Home heating credit deadline hits Rochester area Sept. 30

Michigan renters and homeowners who meet income requirements have until Sept. 30 to claim the Home Heating Tax Credit, which averaged $171 per household in 2025 and is applied directly to utility bills. Free tax preparation help is available to Oakland County residents through United Way for Southeastern Michigan and by calling 211.

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