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Shop Local Ideas: Willow Pointe of Ortonville

December 18th 2020

The building is part flower shop and part boutique, with decorative items, gifts, Michigan-made snacks, local art, upcycled items, antiques, and even a section to celebrate Christmas.

Shop Local Ideas: The Candle Wick Shoppe

December 18th 2020

The Candle Wick Shoppe in Downtown Ferndale could be just to spot to find something wonderful!

Shop Local Ideas: Creative Fashions in Downtown Holly

December 18th 2020

Shoppers who prefer to avoid other shoppers may contact the store about setting up a private appointment, and sales can be made over the phone with curbside pickup.

Shop Local Ideas: For the Love of Local in Ortonville

December 18th 2020

From the enclosed porch featuring locally-made, woodland-themed furniture, to two inside rooms of local products, there are many gift ideas to browse.

Shop Local Ideas: Kerton Lumber

December 18th 2020

Kerton Lumber has been serving the Holly community since 1952, with a store full of useful things for home projects and more

Shop Local Ideas: Little Things in Downtown Ortonville

December 17th 2020

Shopping in person is fun because there are so many “little things” to see, but they also have an easy to use online shop as well. 

Ceramic Tile Mural Celebrates Royal Oak History

December 17th 2020

“Each individual element is a story of its own. That’s the beauty of it. It shows the amazing variety and diversity of the people and events and images that make up our history.”

Children Abducted at Gunpoint from Madison Heights UPDATED

December 17th 2020

UPDATE: The missing children were found safe Friday at a relative’s in Toledo, OH.

Ferndale Detective’s Christmas CD Raises Money for Gleaners

December 17th 2020

Detective by day and singer by night, Brendan Moore is helping spreading Christmas joy and giving back to comfort those who are hungry and in need.

Gonorrhea Cases on the Rise in Michigan

December 17th 2020

This increase is even more alarming as it is likely an underestimate of the actual burden of disease due to decreased testing for STDs during the pandemic.