New lawyers v board
Published: March 16, 2026
The Oakland County Bar Association’s 21st Annual Challenge between the New Lawyers Committee and the OCBA Board headed back to to the lanes for a fan favorite bowling event at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak on Wednesday, February 25.
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- Nessel urges residents to report threats, suspicious activity following Temple Israel attack
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