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…
15 Gift Ideas from Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 14, 2017) Holly, MI – Want to bring back memories of Christmas past with some vintage holiday decor? Or simply looking for a present that will spark some nostalgia? Holly Antiques has a variety of decorating and gift ideas. The store is packed with old…
15 Festive Ideas from Blumz in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2017) Holly, MI – Christmas is coming and Blumz is full of sparkling holiday cheer for their first winter season at the Holly location. This makes store number three for the Blumz family, with locations also in Detroit and Ferndale. This isn’t just…
Lawsuit Dismissed Against Village of Holly over Water and Sewer Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2017) Holly, MI – A lawsuit against the Village of Holly over water and sewer fees was dismissed Dec. 6 for the second time when the judge determined there was no evidence that fees had been used improperly. The…
Reporter Food: Beef Wellington at Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2017) Holly, MI – The holidays are a magical time at the Holly Hotel at 110 Battle Alley in Downtown Holly. The Victorian hotel, which now serves as a restaurant and banquet center, has it’s halls and it’s dining rooms decked with Christmas…
Holly Schoolhouse to Become Boutique Hotel & Banquet Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2017) Holly, MI – Holly’s queen of re-purposing has another grand transformation in the works – the conversion of a 1913 schoolhouse into a boutique hotel and banquet center with a speak-easy. Cari Cucksey, host of HGTV’s Cash & Cari and…
Holly Dickens Festival Second Weekend Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2017) Holly, MI- The sounds of jingle bells and horse hooves filled the air for those who attended the Holly Dickens Festival last weekend and the one preceding that. The three-weekend event holds many delights such as a sledding hill (with snow made on…
Holly Dickens Festival Starts with Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26 2017) Holly, MI – Downtown Holly was full of lights and stars Friday evening for the annual lighted parade and tree lighting ceremony. After floats, cars and marchers decorated with holiday sparkles made their way up Saginaw Street, the village…
Six Cities to Shop Small in this Saturday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017) Ferndale, Holly, Berkley, Birmingham, Royal Oak and Rochester, MI – The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a day where consumers are urged to think about their locally owned businesses and “shop small” for their holiday gifts. And in Oakland County the movement…
Collaboration and a Clear Plan to Give Holly Farmstead a Future (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2017) Holly, MI – There are two keys to success for the creation of the Holly Heritage Farmstead, collaboration and a plan. Holly Township Supervisor George Kullis has taken the reins to revive the 14 acre property that lines…
Ladies Night Out in Downtown Holly Nov. 10 Holly, MI – Wrap yourself in your favorite scarf, bring some friends, and experience all that historic Downtown Holly has to offer. The first 500 ladies wearing a scarf will receive a special bag of swag. Shops will have specials, entertainment and vendors inside stores. Friday, November…
Students Learn Holly History at Hadley House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2017) Holly, MI – Students from Holly Schools and Holly Academy have been treated to in person history lessons this month at the historic Hadley House Museum at 306 S. Saginaw Street this month. Classes toured the home, which was built around 1873,…
Holly Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 4 The Holly Holiday Art & Craft Show celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and once again heralds the beginning of the holiday shopping season in northwest Oakland County. The event is Saturday, November 4, 2017, 9-4 p.m., at Holly High School, 6161 East Holly Road, in Holly. Admission…
Holly Man’s Award Winning Pumpkin Tops Over 2,000 lbs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 19, 2017) Holly, MI – The look of wonder in people’s eyes as they pass by his giant pumpkin is enough to fuel the passion in Mark Clementz’s heart for growing the biggest and the best. The Holly man has spent years…
Blumz Now Open in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2017) Holly, MI – Blumz by JR Designs is now open for business in Downtown Holly! This is the third location for floral and wedding/event planning experts Jerome Raska and Robbin Yelverton, who also own stores in Ferndale and Detroit. Located at 114 S. Saginaw…
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…
Murder at the Grand Gatsby Mystery Dinner Oct. 27 Highland, MI – Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy- Includes Dinner, Mystery, Beer and Wine! $50 per person, Table of 8 for $400. All proceeds to Benefit Blessings in a Backpack- Holly Area Schools. Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30pm at 59West 786 W Highland Rd, Highland,…
Blumz is Looking for Vendors for Ladies Nights in Holly and Ferndale in Nov (Blumz, Sept. 25, 2017) Holly, Ferndale, MI – Blumz by JRDesigns is looking for vendors for our back to back Ladies Night Out parties in Ferndale (Nov 9th) and Holly (Nov. 10th)! Please click on the links below to find out…
Holly Day Celebrates Community Spirit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Holly, MI – Sunshine filled the sky and smiles filled the faces of people in Holly on Saturday as the community came together to celebrate HollyDay. The event was a spin-off of the formerly thriving Carry Nation Festival and the Village’s sesquicentennial in 2015.…
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…