Reporter Food: Boxty at Blackthorn Pub (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Holly, MI- In addition to a regular menu of delicious items, Blackthorn Pub in Downtown Holly offers specials that regularly change. I recently had Boxty, which was an Irish potato pancake stuffed with a mix of roasted mushrooms, kale, and whiskey cream sauce…
2018 Candidate Interview: David Lossing for State Rep. District 51 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Holly, Groveland, Rose, Aldan, Fenton, Linden, Clayton, Gaines and Argentine, MI – David E. Lossing is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. of the 51st District. The Primary is Aug 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary Matthew…
SMART Transit Millage Renewal on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Oakland County, MI- On Aug. 7, 2018 voters in Oakland County will be asked to renew a millage that funds public transportation. This is NOT the millage for the Regional Transit Authority. This IS for a continuation of SMART services already…
Survey to Help Determine Direction of Holly Homestead Farm (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly Township is in the process of saving and improving the Holly Heritage Farmstead which includes the historic Hawley barn. With the barn having been lifted and the foundation re-poured, the next step is for the Township to…
2018 Candidate Interview: Renee Watson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Fenton, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – Renee Watson is the Democratic candidate for State Senate for the 14th District.…
Historic Freemason’s Lodge in Holly Up for Sale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 22, 2018) Holly, MI – The Freemason’s Holly Lodge, located at 105 Washington Street will soon be put on the market with an asking price of $49,999. The historic building was a church before being converted into the Masonic Lodge in 1871. According…
With Car Wash Gone, Holly Hopes to Attract Investment to Saginaw Street (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2018) Holly, MI – With just under an acre of corner-lot land, kitty-corner from from Ganshaw Park and Bevins Lake, 610 N. Saginaw Street has the potential to be developed into any number of things. According to Downtown…
Things You May Not Have Known about Water & Sewer Service (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Southfield, MI- Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash is in the midst of a series of visits to local libraries with a presentation on Water Infrastructure 101. Recently in Southfield he shared some basics and little known…
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2018) Michigan – With more and more people taking to the streets with pedal power, it’s important that bicyclists and drivers be aware of the rules of the road. Below is a list of key rules put together by the State of Michigan specifically…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) 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…
Husky Fun Run Brings Smiles and Funds to Holly Academy (Mel Corrigan, June 2, 2018) Holy, MI – Each year on the Saturday following Memorial day, the Holly Academy Education Foundation sponsors their HA5K and Husky Fun Run. This morning, June 2, was the event’s sixth year, and the turn out was fantastic. The Husky…
Pictures from Holly’s Memorial Day Parade (Mel Corrigan, May 28, 2018) Holly, MI – The Holly community came together Monday for the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. Among those walking were the students of the Holly Marching Band, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and the Holly Fire Department. For more Holly-related stories visit https://oaklandcounty115.com/category/uncategorized/holly/…
Fairies Flutter Through Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2018) Holly, MI- Dozens of children donned fabric wings, tiara crowns, and face paint as they fluttered through Downtown Holly on Saturday for Fairy Day. Picking up surprises as they went from shop to shop, the youngsters got to feel the magic of imagination while…
Fairies Flutter Through Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2018) Holly, MI- Dozens of children donned fabric wings, tiara crowns, and face paint as they fluttered through Downtown Holly on Saturday for Fairy Day. Picking up surprises as they went from shop to shop, the youngsters got to feel the magic of imagination while…
Eight Course Dinner Celebrates Morel Mushrooms at Holly Hotel (Holly Hotel, May 16, 2018) Holly, MI – It’s our 39th year of preparing an eight-course dinner built around the wonderful MOREL MUSHROOM! This is the theme dinner that every other restaurant tries to imitate, but you can enjoy morels at the Holly Hotel, where it…
Superhero Teachers on Mothers’ Day by Heather Wolkow Holly, MI – I’m writing on behalf of my 5yr old son. His Super Hero Moms are his pre-school teachers, Colleen Pudduck and Lorey Steele!! Without these women Liam and I would not have survived the 1st year of school, after learning Liam has Sensory Processing Disorder. It…
Superhero Teachers on Mothers’ Day by Heather Wolkow Holly, MI – I’m writing on behalf of my 5yr old son. His Super Hero Moms are his pre-school teachers, Colleen Pudduck and Lorey Steele!! Without these women Liam and I would not have survived the 1st year of school, after learning Liam has Sensory Processing Disorder. It…
Superhero Mom by Kasey Lynn My Mom is my Superhero, A year ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 3B ovarian cancer. She has completed chemo therapy and has returned to her job as a Registered Nurse in Detroit. Even though her cancer is gone for now it could come back any day. We are…
Superhero Mom by Kasey Lynn My Mom is my Superhero, A year ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 3B ovarian cancer. She has completed chemo therapy and has returned to her job as a Registered Nurse in Detroit. Even though her cancer is gone for now it could come back any day. We are…
Superhero Mom by Cara Dovre Holly, MI – My mom, Cindy Alexander, is my superhero because she is my biggest supporter. My mom put me into dance classes when I was just two years old. It became a huge part of my life. I met wonderful friends who I still keep in touch with today,…