Police Investigating Crash that Killed Holly Man (Michigan State Police, Dec. 19, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – On December 19, 2017, at approximately 7 00 am troopers from the Metro North post responded to Dixie Highway and Tindall Road in Groveland Township for a two-vehicle fatal crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Ford Ranger…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Music, Fire, & Flirtatious Dancing Amidst Michigan Renaissance Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 14, 2017) Holly, MI – A circle of Lords and Ladies of the Michigan Renaissance Festival listened eagerly as Queen Elizabeth shared her wisdom of medieval dancing. “First I am going to show you the boring way to dance,” she said…
HollyDay Schedule of Events Saturday, September 16th , 2017 CRAPO PARK 9am 5k Color Run hosted by the Holly Area Community Coalition (must pre-register before the race) 1pm – 4pm Community Play Day events; free family fun! 1pm AirMed1 Helicopter Landing and demonstration (weather-permitting) 2pm Free Hot Dogs (while supplies last) sponsored by Villagers, Holly…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
Michigan Renaissance Festival Aug 19- Oct 1 Holly, MI – Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a…
History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Creative Spirit Showcased in Holly Art Walk (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2017) Holly, MI – Visitors to Downtown Holly stores and restaurants Saturday got some bonus inspiration Saturday as over a dozen businesses hosted artists and musicians for the community’s first Art Walk. The event, organized by the Holly Area Arts Council, had the…
Holly Welcomes New Owners to Holly Antiques (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2017) Holly, MI – With over 100 guests, charming music, incredible bouquets and an eclectic spread of appetizers and desserts, the new owners of Holly Antiques made an elegant first impression with their ribbon cutting Friday. Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton purchased…
Resources for Good Health Shared at Holly Health Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2017) Holly, MI – There are many ways to be healthy, and the second annual Holly Health and Wellness Fair demonstrated over two dozen of them. ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR STACEY STACKLEY Among the tables of that vendors at Saturday’s event was Zumba…
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…
North Oakland Fire Dept. Family Fun Day Feb. 18 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – North Oakland Fire Dept. Family Fun Day is Feb. 18, at 5051 Grange Hall Road, Holly from 1pm to 3pm. Please join us for our second annual Winter Family Fun Day. We will show a short fire safety video along with…
County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…