Holly Township to Consider Marijuana Business Ban, Village to Discuss (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 3017) Holly, MI – Should Holly allow medical marijuana businesses? That’s a topic currently being discussed both in Holly Township and in the Village of Holly following recent changes to state law that give communities the chance to allow different…
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…
Emergency Closing of Railroad Crossings in Rose & Springfield Twps, Detours Necessary (Road Commission for Oakland County, April 25, 2017) Rose Township, Springfield Township, MI – Canadian National (CN) will close the following locations to through traffic today (Apr. 25) at 10:30 a.m. for emergency railroad crossing repairs: The first closure is Rattalee Lake Road…
Three Year Old Missing from Holly Twp. (Michigan State Police, April 3, 3017) Holly Twp, MI -0n April 2, 2017 at approximately 4:00 am, Metro North troopers assigned to the Groveland Detachment received information regarding a missing 3 year old female from Holly Twp., MI. Investigators have reason to believe the missing child is currently…
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…
Reporter Food: Depot Turkey at Bittersweet Café in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 19, 2017) Holly, MI – In a historic town where two major rail lines intersect, the theme of railroads pop up in the name of food items at several restaurants in Holly. Among those is the Bittersweet Café at 112 S. Saginaw…
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training Helps People Help Others (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2017) Holly, MI – Nicholas Klempp said his goal is to make sure every person in Holly is trained in being able to spot signs of suicidal behavior and get at risk people the help they need to save their lives. Klempp…
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…
Reporter Food: Fish and Chips at Blacktorn Pub in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2017) Holly, MI – There was plenty of good cheer on my recent visit to Blackthorn Pub in Downtown Holly. I picked a quiet seat at the end of the bar to get some work done, but soon was chatting…
Fire Safety Day Introduces North Oakland Kids to Firefighters & Cops (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2017) Holly, MI – Donning plastic Fire Chief helmets, dozens of children from Holly and Rose Townships explored the North Oakland County Fire Authority station on Rose Center Road for Fire Safety Day. They got to see a fire…
Detroit Model Railroad in Holly Open House Feb 25 & 26 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Detroit Model Railroad Club (DMMRC) will be having an open house from noon-5pm on Feb. 25 and 26. Located in the old Holly Theatre building at 104 N. Saginaw Street, it is the largest O Scale railroad in…
Michigan Room at Holly Library Shows History of the State (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 12, 2017) Holly, MI – For those who like history, or who may want to learn more about a specific community in Michigan, the Holly Township Library’s Michigan Room is a delightful place to visit. The special room offers a cozy…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 8, 2017) Holly, MI – Giving presents to loved ones is a tradition as old as love itself, and with the range of collectable items at Holly Antiques it’s not hard to find interesting gift ideas. There are several vintage Valentines and plenty of…
Holly Schools Students Safe After Buses Get Stuck (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Holly, MI and Davisburg, MI – Holly Area Schools report that no students were injured when two buses – in separate incidents – got stuck on Tuesday. One of the buses slid into a ditch on Shaffer Road near Davisburg. Images…
New Business and Business Moves in the Village of Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Holly, MI – Change is in the air in Oakland County’s “up north” treasure. The Village of Holly has been experiencing business growth in the past few years while still maintaining their historic small-town charm. Six months ago the…
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…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Vintage Farm House in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2017) Holly, MI – Valentine’s Day is approaching and there are many lovely gift ideas at the locally-owned businesses that advertise on oc115. Vintage Farm House recently opened in the Village of Holly at 310 S Broad St, Holly, MI…
Reporter Food: Battle Alley Beef Sandwich at Bittersweet Café (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2017) Holly, MI – I’m not sure how many restaurants in Holly have a dish named after the village’s famous “Battle Alley,” but one of the contenders is the Battle Alley Sandwich at Bittersweet Café. Bittersweet’s Battle Alley Beef sandwich has…
Holly Launches VFW Auxiliary, Honors First Responders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 29, 2017) Holly, MI – The desire to serve the people who protect and serve them is what prompted Cal Steele and other volunteers to organize a new group in the Holly Area – The VFW Auxiliary for Post #5587. The group is made…