Downtown Volunteers Share the Value of Helping Out in Holly (Crystal Proxmire, Feb. 21, 2019) Holly, MI – A recent volunteer open house was met with a massive snow storm, but that didn’t stop a handful of Downtown Holly enthusiasts from gathering to chat about their experiences volunteering. Lori Goldsmith is a Realtor with RE/MAX…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Holly Car Show Continues on Saginaw Street in Spite of Concerns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Holly, MI – Each Wednesday in warm weather, classic cars line up along Saginaw Street in Downtown Holly where the historic buildings provide ambiance for the regular group of friends and car enthusiasts to gather. While the Holly…
Cats in the Office are Part of Rose Township Charm Rose Township Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 10, 2019) Rose Township, MI- Rose Township Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider is “not a cat person,” but when she became Township Supervisor in 2016 she found herself being “office mom” to a pair of somewhat friendly felines – appropriately…
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will…
Holly Community Rallying to Move Historic Train Depot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2019) Holly, MI- “We can only look at our beautiful building from afar,” said Village of Holly Assistant Manager and DDA Director Katy Hughes as she explained the desire behind the community’s effort to move the 1886-built Holly Union Depot to a…
As Parks Bowling Fundraiser Draws Near, Holly Honors PBA Bowler Andrew Anderson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 24, 2019) Holly, MI- Andrew Anderson has a passion for bowling that has made him a national champion. In 2018 the 23 year old Holly native won the USBC Masters in Syracuse, NY. He was also named the 2018…
Holly Area Youth Assistance Serves as Safety Net for Kids (Mel Corrigan, Jan. 21, 2019) Holly, MI – Tucked into a small office suite in the rear of Karl Richter Campus is Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA). HAYA was established in 1964 and has been serving students and families residing within the Holly Area School…
Resources for Those in Need 2019 Oakland County, MI – Here is a list of resources for shelter, food, medical care and more. This list will be updated if other resources are found. If you know of any please email editor@oc115.com. Shelter Welcome Inn—Covenant Presbyterian Church 21575 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield 48075 (248) 677-8757.…
Dallas Lesperance Named Holly Varsity Football Coach HOLLY, MI — Following an extensive search and selection process, Holly Area Schools has chosen Dallas Lesperance as head varsity football coach to lead the team into the 2019 season and beyond. Lesperance, currently Holly High School’s Athletic Activities Coordinator, was previously an assistant coach for the Broncho…
Oakland County Elite 40 Under 40 Announced Waterford, Michigan – Beginning Friday at noon, the public can cast an online vote to choose the winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 Class of 2019. About 250 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the top 40 young…
Overdoses and Death Hit Home in Holly, Narcan Training Offers Hope (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2019) Holly, MI – In the past year, first responders in the 2.2 square mile Village of Holly faced six drug overdoses, including one that resulted in death. Opioids like heroin, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet, codeine, fentanyl, Lortab, Norco, Darvocet,…
“Timeless Appeal ~ Hometown Feel” Holly Embraces New Slogan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2019) Holly, MI- Timeless Appeal ~ Hometown Feel. That’s the motto voted on by the Holly Downtown Development Authority Monday to reflect the spirit of the Village and it’s historic, welcoming downtown. “We’re very excited about this description of our village…
Holly Township Parks Stepping Towards Transparency (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Holly, MI – In a meeting that lasted until well after 9pm, the Holly Township Parks Board tackled several topics related to communication and transparency. This follows several months of social media discussion and resident questions about the board, as well as a…
Oakland County Commissioners Sworn In, Democratic Majority Begins (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Pontiac, MI- “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” The quote from Margaret Mead graced the back of the program for the Inaugural Ceremony for the…
Boy Scout’s Project Brings Little Free Library to Holly’s Crapo Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2019) Holly, MI –Holly High School senior Ben Clark has made his mark on the community with a special project that everyone can now use near the pavilion – a little free library! Little free libraries are a simple…
New Law Reduces Number of Days for Fireworks 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. Bills were introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-Park…
Holly Township Board to Vote on Revising Chicken Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2018) Holly Township, MI- The Holly Township Board of Trustees is expected to vote on removing lot restrictions from the ordinance regulating Class III farm animals, including ducks, chickens, and rabbits. Currently residents with lots that are less than 2.5 acres…
Explore: Detroit Model Railroad Club in Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Holly, MI – Inside a former movie theater in Downtown Holly is home to Michigan’s largest O Scale Model Railroad. The Detroit Model Railroad Club Club members are constantly adding on to the miniature world – with two floors of hand-laid…
New Data Shows Education Levels, Income, & More by City (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau clearly demonstrate the wide social and economic diversity that exists across communities in Oakland County. Utilizing data collected by the American Community Survey over the 2013-2017 period, I have…