Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County
If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees
Holly Dickens Festival Starts with Lights, Costumes, & Smiles. Continues Through Dec 9
The festival takes place for two more weekends. Highlights include a 100 ft sledding hill, a Santa Train, horse-drawn carriage rides, a pub tent, jugglers, performances of scenes from A Christmas Carol and more.
Students Can Enter Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
“This contest not only promotes financial literacy but also encourages artistic expression, merging the worlds of economics and creativity in an innovative and inspiring way.”
Nov 24 – Dec 10 – Holly Dickens Festival
Come and be a part of this wonderful celebration, where the enchantment of the classic tale surrounds you.
Sponsor an Ornament on the Downtown Holly Tree to Support Dickens Festival
The Holly Dickens Festival is celebrating 50 years this year, and to raise funds to support this tradition there is an opportunity to sponsor one of the 8 inch gold ornaments with a bow on them for the giant tree downtown.
Oakland SAVES Will Have Grants to Help Homes Be More Energy Efficient
The Oakland SAVES program will be available until Dec. 31, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Michigan Bans Domestic Abusers from Owning Firearms for Eight Years After Conviction
“These new laws to keep guns out of the hands of violent domestic abusers will save lives,” said Nessel
Here’s How to Apply for Oakland County’s 40 Under 40
To be eligible, candidates must live or work in Oakland County, be 18 years of age or older, and have been born after Dec. 31, 1983.
Holly Chamber, DDA, and Officials Pass Resolutions to Promote Shopping Locally
You can see some of what Holly has to offer by going to mainstreetholly.com or visitholly.com
Enter “Local Gems” Sweepstakes for Chance to Win $1,000, $500 or $250
Oakland County launched the “Local Gems” Sweepstakes, which gives residents a way to promote their favorite small businesses in the county and win some cash for the holidays.
Voter Turnout in Nov 2023 Election
The graph below ranks the 31 communities on voter turnout percentages.
2023 Election Results in Oakland County
Unofficial Election results are coming in from across Oakland County.
Holly Bronchos Celebrate First Year of Female Flag Football League, Honored by Detroit Lions
At halftime of the Sept. 24 Detroit Lions game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Lions honored the Holly girls for their efforts in starting Michigan’s first girls flag football league during the “Women in Football” celebration.
Oakland County Parks Annual Passes Available for Sale, Free to Eligible Residents
Buy today to enjoy access to eight day-use parks that provide year-round fun for the rest of 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024.
Tyson Fun Nuggets Chicken Patties Recalled Due to Metal Pieces in Product
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Oakland County “Local Gems” Sweepstakes Gets People Excited About Local Businesses
Oakland County today launched its “Local Gems” Sweepstakes, giving residents an opportunity to promote the small businesses in Oakland County that they consider to be local gems by submitting a selfie at the business
Highland Township Hiring Communications and Community Engagement Specialist
Charter Township of Highland is hiring a communications and community engagement specialist.
Have a Tall Pine Tree You Need Removed? Donate it to Village of Holly for Christmas
If you have a tree you would like to donate to be used, the DPW will come to your property, cut the tree down and take care of the stump for you.
Nov 24 – Dec 10 – Holly Dickens Festival
Come and be a part of this wonderful celebration, where the enchantment of the classic tale surrounds you.
Nov 18 – Vintage Antiques and Handmade Goods Show at Holly Vault
We will have Dealers from multiple states with an Amazing variety of Inventory!