Southfield, MI news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In Southfield, MI on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Halloween events this weekend and Nov. ballot proposals. Also: Today: East Middle School hosts Clarenceville High School in middle school football, live streamed; WOTA has launched a new website for transit options across western Oakland County. Weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures from 53 to 67°F, no rain, and winds up to 8 mph.
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- 35 Halloween events in metro Detroit run Oct. 15–18, including this weekend.LittleGuide Detroit
- Today: East Middle School hosts Clarenceville High School in middle school football, live streamed.NFHS Network
- WOTA has launched a new website for transit options across western Oakland County.Oakland County Times · Around
News & local government
- A man who smashed Oakland County license plate readers pleaded guilty to charges.ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Around
Safety & emergencies
- An Oakland County man was charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up a restaurant party.Patch · Around
- A judge denied a bond reduction for a DoorDasher driver charged with manslaughter; a jury trial is set.The Oakland Press · Around
- Inkster plans to expand its Flock Safety surveillance system while other cities pause or cancel contracts.ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Around
Business & new openings
Housing & real estate
- White Lake Township residents say their apartment complex is covered in mold; the property says it is fixed.ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Around
Schools & kids
- Three Oakland County school districts are asking voters to pass operating millages.USA Today · Around
- Oakland schools are seeking students to help shape the future of AI in education.The Oakland Press · Around
Health & care
Nature & environment
- Oakland County will reopen Red Oaks Park on Oct. 30 after a $7.1 million renovation.94.7 WCSX · Around
- Turtle Woods is on track to become Troy's first Oakland County park.C&G Newspapers · Around
- Bloomfield's deer management efforts are facing pushback from county residents.The Detroit News · Around
Notices, lost & found
- A list of proposals on Oakland County's November 2026 general election ballot is now published.ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Around
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