Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” said an excited bunch of chimney sweepers as a woman in a long golden-fringed dress and shawl came over the railroad tracks towards the children’s area. “We must bow for the…
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
On Giving Tuesday, Remember Local Journalism (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Giving Tuesday is a time to consider what causes matter to you. Oakland County Times is a place for many of the things that matter to our readers. If you believe in the power of independent journalism to keep citizens informed about what’s…
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow,…
Fezziwig’s Ball Gets Holly Warmed Up for Dickens Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2018 Holly, MI- It was a lovely night of dancing, games, snacks, and neighborly chatting as about 40 people gathered at the Holly Hotel for the annual Fezziwig’s Ball. The Victorian-themed holiday soiree is a fundraiser for the Holly Dickens Festival…
Win $5,000 Oakland County “Small Business Saturday” Shop Local Contest (Oakland County, Nov. 22, orig. Nov. 17, 2018) Oakland County, MI- One holiday shopper can win $5,000 just by making a purchase at any independent retailer or service provider in Oakland County during “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 24. Shoppers who buy goods or services…
Holiday Shopping: Blumz by JRDesigns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, Holly, Detroit, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Blumz by JRDesigns has three locations, gracing Ferndale, Holly, and Detroit with beautiful flowers, wreaths, and…
County Commission Leadership Selected, Dave Woodward to Serve as Chair (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Nov. 19, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Board of Commissioners’ Democratic Caucus met last week to determine leadership positions for the 2019-2020 term, when they will become the Democratic Majority Caucus for the first time since the 1970s. Next year,…
Holiday Shopping: Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Holly Antiques is located at 118 S Saginaw Street in Downtown Holly. There are two floors full of vendors with…
Holiday Shopping: Blumz by JRDesigns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, Holly, Detroit, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Blumz by JRDesigns has three locations, gracing Ferndale, Holly, and Detroit with beautiful flowers, wreaths, and…
Hundreds Line Up for Holly Ladies Night (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI -Over 1,200 ladies lined up in Downtown Holly for the villages Ladies Night Out event. 800 gift bags were given out in the first 20 minutes, and stores along Saginaw Street and Battle Alley gave presents to the women…
Fatal Accident on E. Holly Road (Michigan State Police, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – On 11/17 at 1050 PM, Metro North troopers responded to a one car rollover crash, on fire with entrapment on E Holly x Tucker. Trooper McLaughlin was first on scene and reported the driver and front passenger were entrapped with…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Departing Holly Council Members Share Advice for Those Elected Tuesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly will have two new council members and possibly a new Village Council President after Tuesday’s election. Those positions of public service come with a lot of work, public challenges, and the responsibility of making decisions…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 14 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 14th District Republican Ruth Johnson is on the ballot as well…
Interviews with Village of Holly Council Presidential Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Holly, MI – On Nov. 6, 2018 voters in the Village of Holly will select their next Village Council President. This is a non-partisan position with a two year term. On the ballot are incumbent Thomas McKenney, Nicole Edwards and…
Village of Holly Changes Snow Ordinance (Village of Holly, Nov. 1, 2018) Holly, MI- The Village of Holly has changed their rules for wintertime parking. According to an email from the Village: “In the past, the Village had a snow ordinance prohibiting parking on the streets from November 15th- April 15th. Recently, the Village…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…