Community Sharing Outreach Center in Highland Seeking Specific Winter Item Donations
The Community Sharing Outreach Center is seeking specific donation items.
Balloonatics Book Shares Experiences of Hot Air Balloon Pilot in Northern Oakland County
Craig Elliott, 66, of Holly wrote the 332-page book about his life as a hot air balloon pilot.
Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages
From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.
Michigan DHHS Announces that SNAP Food Benefits Will Resume
In Michigan, more than 9,700 retailers accept SNAP. In 2023, retailers redeemed over $3.6 billion in SNAP.
Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election
The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.
Oakland County Kicks Off Local Gems Sweepstakes – Support Local Businesses, Enter to Win
Follow and share on social media using @AdvantageOak, #OaklandCounty, and #LocalGemOC.
Highland Township Seeks Applicants for Board of Review
The Board of Review meets three times per year to hear protests from property owners regarding the assessment or property classification as established by the Assessor.
USDA Orders Pause on Food Assistance Benefits Due to Government Shutdown
Nearly 13% of Michigan households, approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits. About 43% are families with children and 36% are families with members who are older adults or disabled.
Holly’s Historic Union Depot Will Soon be on the Move
Passers-by can see prep work being done on both the building and it’s future site, and by late November, if all goes well, the move itself will take place.
OLHSA Seeks Public Input on Housing in Online Survey
The Community & Neighborhood Housing Survey 2025 is now open, and we need your input!
Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser
Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.
Witches Night Brings Magic to Downtown Holly, w/More Fun Events Soon
Downtown Holly hosts the event each year, with local shops and restaurants offering witchy-themed deals and decor, plus vendors and entertainment filling the historic downtown.
Highland Township Collecting Milkweed Seeds Through End of October for Milkweed Mile
Highland Township Collecting Milkweed Seeds Through End of October for Milkweed Mile
493 Tires Collected from Holly, Groveland and Rose Twps for Recycling, Next Date Oct 4
Tires came from Holly, Groveland, and Rose Townships.
Highland Township Health Fair Highlights Local Resources
There are so many groups and businesses that contribute to the health of the Highland Township community, that it took two buildings to host all their tables for the 2025 Health and Wellness Fair on Sept 12.
Oct 17 – Gold & Glitz Gala to Benefit Holly Dickens Festival
Let’s kick of the festival season at the Gold & Glitz Gala at The Holly Vault.
Oct 11 – Dixie Byway Car Show
The public is encouraged to watch the cars along the Dixie Highway from 9:30 to 10:00 am, and then come see them up close at Mt. Holly.
Sept 30 – Highland Township Commercial Property Open House
This one-day event showcases available commercial spaces downtown, offering tours for those interested in opening a business or expanding into the district.
Sept 27 – Downtown Highland Taste of Kindness Day
When you dine at participating downtown restaurants, your meal could be randomly purchased for you.
Sept 25 – Silver Strings Dulcimer Performance at Springfield Twp Library
The Silver Strings Dulcimer Society is a folk music club that features the Hammered Dulcimer and other acoustic instruments such as the Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Autoharp, Bass, Marimbula, Banjola, Mandolin, Concertina, Ukulele, Harmonica, Penny Whistle, and Recorder and more.