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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland County commissioners approved a $1.17 billion budget that will take effect Oct. 1—this plan raises pay for non-represented workers, funds affordable housing and public health, and expands winter emergency shelter capacity. The budget also adds nearly $500,000 for a human trafficking task force and increases funding for weekly beach testing. The Detroit News
- ➤ Oakland County officials are discussing a new law enforcement training center after a Guidepost Solutions report showed outdated facilities slowed response during the Oxford High School attack. Sheriff Bouchard first proposed an $88 million center in 2021 and talks have restarted this week to modernize emergency services. The Detroit News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Oakland County reported a 37% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023 and a 13.3% decrease in overdose-related EMS calls, crediting efforts like Narcan distribution—an initiative that helped curb fatalities. County leaders attributed the decline to targeted harm reduction programs and expanded treatment access. CBS News Detroit
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