Village of Holly Shares Reasons Behind Water Rates
The rates are calculated each year based on the direct costs of providing services relating to treatment and delivery of water / sewer services.
School Districts in Oakland County Launching Varsity eSports Programs
The program works like other school sports, with a coach that meets with students for practice and competitions…
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
Gerald Poisson Sworn in as County Executive, Commission to Appoint Patterson’s Replacement
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
$5,000 Scholarship for Anti-Texting Campaign, Deadline Aug. 31
“The scholarship has been created in her honor to inspire change in teens who drive distracted
and help prevent car accidents,”
Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
Holly Parks Gets $50,000 Planning Grant for Parkour Course
The grant comes from the Community Foundation for SE Michigan’s Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund dedicated to supporting design and access.
New Welcome Signs to Grace Holly’s Main Roadways
The Village of Holly will be sprucing up the community with new signs and a cheery message – “Holly Welcomes You!”
Girls Raise Animals to Auction at Oakland County Fair
Girls Raise Animals to Auction at Oakland County Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2019) Holly, MI – “This isn’t just a kid’s project. We are growing up to be in agriculture fields. We are learning so we can be the ones growing your food in the future,” said Abbey Johnston of the Oakland County…
Girls Without Life Jackets Cling to Tree Branch Until Rescue after Raft Sinks Near Holly
Girls Without Life Jackets Cling to Tree Branch Until Rescue after Raft Sinks Near Holly INCIDENT: June 18, 2019 – 18:46 hrs. – Village of Holly, MI – Water Rescue/OCSO Marine Unit Response – #19-116486 SUMMARY: Marine Deputies and the Village of Holly Fire Department were dispatched to 470 Academy for two juveniles that had…
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Super Hero Run Raises $1,000 for Holly Youth Programs
Super Hero Run Raises $1,000 for Holly Youth Programs (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2019) Holly, MI – Hunter Chapedlaine of Holly Middle School did his best Superhero imitation on May 18 as he dashed around the high school track. Chapedlaine entered the inaugural Super Hero Family Fun Run donning a red shirt with a…
Celebrating Friendship and Shopping Local as Hundreds Flock to Holly Ladies Night
Celebrating Friendship and Shopping Local as Hundreds Flock to Holly Ladies Night (Lara Mossa, May 21, 2019) HOLLY – More than 1,000 women visited downtown Holly on May 10 for the annual Ladies Night Out. One of them was Lisa Sutter of Holly. “It’s fantastic,” she said of the promotional event that is held twice…
Virgo Room Psychic Loves Historic Holly Location
Virgo Room Psychic Loves Historic Holly Location (Lara Mossa, May 13, 2019) Holly, MI – Alicia Schneider was 7 years old when she saw her first spirit. She remembers being in her childhood home standing in the hallway outside her bedroom when she saw a man. She saw him for a few seconds before he…
Ballot Selfie… Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce Tops 100 Member Goal
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce Tops 100 Member Goal (Lara Mossa, May 5, 2019) HOLLY – An off-road vehicle park is just one of the factors that will drive the growth of the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce according to Executive Director Richard Kinnamon who is excited about the potential growth. The Chamber, which covers…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…