County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…
Reporter Food: Reuben Sandwich at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2017) Holly, MI – At 806 N Saginaw Street in Holly is a place called Northern Oak Brewery. I don’t drink beer, so sadly I cannot speak to their main product. However, I do like food. And this place has…
Make Valentine’s Day Cards at Holly Library Feb. 7 (EVENT page) Holly, MI –Valentine Card Making Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Have you made your Valentine’s Day cards? If not, it is not too late. Stop in to make a card for all the loved ones in your life. Holly Township Library is located…
Holly Library Hosting Chocolate Making Program Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Try your hand at chocolate making on Feb. 6 at 5:30 pm! Chocolate molds and supplies will be provided. Sample your creations at the program or wrap them up to give to friends and family. Adults and teens are welcome to attend.…
Reporter Food: Queen Anne Tea Lunch at the Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The Queen Anne Tea at the Holly Hotel was both beautiful and remarkably affordable, especially given the quality of the food. The fresh baked pastries, the menu options prepared with professionalism and care, and the enthusiasm…
Reporter Food: Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie at Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2016) Holly, MI – A chocolate smoothie that is good for you. That’s how Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box co-owner Diane describes her newest creation the “Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie.” This yummy blend of bananas, pecans, dates, cacao…
Wreaths Across America Honors Soldiers at Great Lakes National Cemetery (Scott Blaska, Dec. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – Volunteers placed over 15,000 wreaths on graves Saturday at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly as part of the Wreaths Across America Program. The wreaths are a tradition that began eleven years ago in Holly and has…
Largest “O” Scale Railroad Wows Visitors in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 17, 2016) Holly, MI – The boys from Cub Scout Pack 18 at Holly Family Catholic School in Grand Blanc needed to learn about a hobby to earn a merit badge, so they decided to check out The Detroit Model Railroad Club. And…
Holly Residents Discuss Dog Park Options (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2016) Holly, MI – Two dozen residents came to a town hall meeting Saturday in Holly to discuss potential plans for turning Cyclone Park into a dog park. Most of the residents were upset about the plans, though the meeting led to several new…
One More Weekend For Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Do you know of Ebenezer Scrooge? The beloved author Charles Dickens wrote of his infamous character that “External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. No wind that…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
Holly Hosting Town Hall Meeting About Proposed Dog Park Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly Parks Commission invites you to a town hall meeting about the K-9 Memorial Dog Park proposal on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 from 4-6pm at the Karl Richter Community Center Community room. Hear about the proposed…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Mental Health First Aid Training by Oakland Schools Dec. 2 (EVENT page) Mental Health First Aid Training by Oakland Schools Dec. 2 in Holly Holly, MI – Parents, teachers, community members, school staff, church staff, first responders and any adults who are in contact with you are invited to a day-long “Youth Mental Health First…
Holly Welcomes Holiday Season with Light Parade, Tree Lighting & Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The rain did not stop Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting the Village of Holly for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday. Led by the Holly Bronchos Marching Band and a parade of lighted…
Reporter Food: Holly Dogman Brat at Andy’s Place (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – Andy’s Place located at 208 S. Broad Street in Downtown Holly, is known for their burgers and beer. But something else they have is Holly Dogman Brautwurst. I had mine served “traditional” style, with sauerkraut, sautéed onion on pretzel…
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, orig. Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family pet helped launch the career of a…
15 Delightful Things at The Vintage Farm House in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, orig. Nov. 10, 2016) Holly, MI – Historic Downtown Holly is full of curious and delightful antique shops, resale shops, artist markets, and place for furniture and home décor. The Vintage Farm House at 310 S. Broadway is the newest addition to…
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…