Oakland County Schools Vary on Testing for Lead in Water (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Oakland County, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and…
Holly School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Holly, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Plans in the Works to Test Water for Lead in Oakland County Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2016) Pontiac, MI – As dozens of teenagers from high schools throughout Oakland County sat eager to learn about the safety of their community’s drinking water, officials revealed that plans are in the works for testing of…
Man Dead After Striking Pole in Holly Township (Michigan State Police, April 15, 2016) Holly Twp, MI – At approximately 11:20am, Troopers were dispatched to the area of S. Holly Road and Hickory Ridge Road in the Township of Holly, County of Oakland, for a vehicle in the ditch. While Troopers were responding, Dispatch updated…
Holly Marching Band Wins Tiger’s Game National Anthem Contest (March 21, 2016) Holly, MI – Comerica Bank today announced Holly High School’s Broncho Marching Band as the winner of the March the Park national anthem contest. The band will receive a $5,000 grant for its school’s marching band program, the opportunity to perform the national…
Community Support Fuels Holly Youth Assistance Successes (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2016) Holly, MI – Through Holly Area Youth Assistance, grownups in the community are able to help give kids experiences in summer camp, scholarships for their education, classes for parents, funds professional counseling for families , and providing food for children in low…
North Oakland County Fire Authority Hosts Winter Fest for Kids (Dave Page, March 1, 2016) Holly, MI – The North Oakland County Fire Authority Winter Fest took place Saturday, with firefighters taking the time to teach kids about fire safety. There were also games and a chance to check out the big red trucks and…
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2015) Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow, and it’s something we’ve dealt…
Police Searching for Man Missing from Holly (Michigan State Police, Feb. 11, 2016) Holly, MI – Missing Person Complaint: Timothy Ward was last seen on Sunday January 31, 2016. Ward resides at the Rose Hill Residential Treatment Center in Holly Township, Michigan. Ward suffers from schizophrenia and has been off his medication since approximately January…
Reporter Food: Bittersweet Café in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 20, 2016) Holly, MI – Among the adorable shops and restaurants of Saginaw Street is a cozy little place called Bittersweet Café. The quaint space and smiling staff might make one think of a regular country restaurant, but the gourmet food items, impressive selection of…
Holly Chamber of Commerce Vegas Night Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Holly Chamber of Commerce Vegas Night Feb. 6 VFW Hall 201 Airport Drive, Holly, MI 48442 Saturday Feb. 6, 6pm There will be a cash bar, Vegas games, and entertainment. There will also be guest dealers for some of the Vegas games…
Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash talks about Water Quality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Turning on the faucet and having clean water come out is something easily taken for granted. They wash their hands, take a shower, brush their teeth, cook, clean, and drink without stopping to think about…
How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list…
Holly Man Accidentally Shoots Self Through Hand (Michigan State Police, Jan. 4, 2016) Holly Township, MI – Accidental Shooting: On January 1, 2016 at approximately 1 30 AM, troopers were dispatched to the Genesys Health Park in reference to an accidental shooting. Further investigation revealed that a 61 year old male from Holly Township, was…
oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – 2015 was an amazing year for the Oakland County 115 News as we began growing in new communities, and as we tackled some challenging stories. We also got some nice recognition in other publications, including The Detroit News, Downtown Publications,…
US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2015) Washington, DC – The price of first class stamps will stay the same, but the costs of shipping and other services offered though the United States Postal Service (USPS) are going up. The increases, approved in October, begin Jan. 17, 2016.…
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Dec. 28, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…
Tree Farms in Oakland County (Oakland County Blog, Nov. 24, 2015) The Holiday season just isn’t complete without a big tree to decorate with ornaments collected throughout the years, blinking lights, and shining ribbon. If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas pine, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut”…
Story of the Dickens Festival Benches, And How You Can Name One (compiled, Nov. 21, 2015) The Holly Dickens Festival is celebration of the famed classic writer Charles Dickens that takes place Nov. 27 – Dec. 13. The production of the grand event is truly a community effort. With dozens of events and performances, the…
Things Most People Get Wrong About Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 15, 2015) Trees. Everyone has them or lives near them. Yet there are many mistakes people make in their care. Pleasant Ridge residents were recently treated to a seminar on trees that can help people in any community understand the nature of these beautiful,…