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Dickens Festival Brings Holiday Magic to Holly, with Two More Weekends To Go

Fenton, Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 3, 2025

The fun continues for two more weekends: Dec. 6 -7, and Dec. 13-14.

High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 3, 2025

“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.

Vehicle Fire Spread to Garage Stopped by Highland Twp Fire Department

Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 30, 2025

The on-duty crew arrived quickly and made a successful knockdown before the fire could spread further.

Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 26, 2025

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!

Nominations Sought for Hometown Health Hero Awards

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 25, 2025

The online nomination form is available at Michigan.gov/MPHW and must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19.

Dickens Festival Brings Enchantment to Downtown Holly with Lighted Parade and Three Weekends of Immersive Shopping and Fun

Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 25, 2025

Take a step back into the story of A Christmas Carol, envisioned by Charles Dickens, as we celebrate the holiday season over three weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Holly Dickens Festival.

Company Responsible for Discharge into Holly Retention Pond Had Previous Citation

Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 24, 2025

Additional costs or penalties will be decided by future agreements or enforcement actions

Highland’s Boardwalk Project Wins Statewide Award

Highland Twp., Holly, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 21, 2025

“The Highland Station Boardwalk reflects everything we value as a community—thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and meaningful connections between the places people love,” said Cassie Blascyk, Design Chair of the Highland DDA.

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Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 21, 2025

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Dickens Festival Brings Enchantment to Downtown Holly with Lighted Parade and Three Weekends of Immersive Shopping and Fun

Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 19, 2025

Mysterious Substance Prompts Hazmat Investigation in Holly

Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 15, 2025

The unknown spillage is contained to the storm water retention pond.

Community Sharing Outreach Center in Highland Seeking Specific Winter Item Donations

Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 15, 2025

The Community Sharing Outreach Center is seeking specific donation items.

Balloonatics Book Shares Experiences of Hot Air Balloon Pilot in Northern Oakland County

Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 11, 2025

Craig Elliott, 66, of Holly wrote the 332-page book about his life as a hot air balloon pilot.

Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Jobs, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 11, 2025

From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.