Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Super Hero Run Raises $1,000 for Holly Youth Programs (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2019) Holly, MI – Hunter Chapedlaine of Holly Middle School did his best Superhero imitation on May 18 as he dashed around the high school track. Chapedlaine entered the inaugural Super Hero Family Fun Run donning a red shirt with a…
Celebrating Friendship and Shopping Local as Hundreds Flock to Holly Ladies Night (Lara Mossa, May 21, 2019) HOLLY – More than 1,000 women visited downtown Holly on May 10 for the annual Ladies Night Out. One of them was Lisa Sutter of Holly. “It’s fantastic,” she said of the promotional event that is held twice…
Virgo Room Psychic Loves Historic Holly Location (Lara Mossa, May 13, 2019) Holly, MI – Alicia Schneider was 7 years old when she saw her first spirit. She remembers being in her childhood home standing in the hallway outside her bedroom when she saw a man. She saw him for a few seconds before he…
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Holly Area Chamber of Commerce Tops 100 Member Goal (Lara Mossa, May 5, 2019) HOLLY – An off-road vehicle park is just one of the factors that will drive the growth of the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce according to Executive Director Richard Kinnamon who is excited about the potential growth. The Chamber, which covers…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
Neighbor for Neighbor Provides Network of Support in Northern Oakland County (Mel Corrigan, April 24, 2019) Davisburg, MI- Neighbor For Neighbor (NfN) is a volunteer-run nonprofit 501(c)(3) food pantry that provides food, clothing and financial assistance to those in need in Northwest Oakland County. The pantry is located at the Mill Pond in Davisburg and…
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Rose Township, MI – “Here’s the thing,” said State Representative Mike Mueller as he sat before about 80 Rose Township residents at a town hall April 15 regarding House Bill 4095, which he co-sponsored. The bill would allow people…
Student Art and Cereal Make for Special Night in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Holly, MI – Using brushstrokes of blue, green, and black, seven-year-old Matthew Flores quietly focused on painting a bowl while an school building full of kids and parents – many extra lively from the cereal buffet in the next…
Excitement Grows Around ORV Park, Holly Community Learns Details (Mel Corrigan, April 14, 2019) Holly, Groveland Township, MI- Off-road vehicle riding is a popular past time in Michigan. There are more than 180,000 licensed ORV’s in Michigan according to a 2009 study, up 46 percent compared to a 1999 survey [1]. With the state’s extensive…
Historic Items and Friendly Faces Fill Homestead Show in Holly, Returning Sept. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 7, 2019) Holly, MI – Twice a year antique vendors from throughout the Midwest gather in Holly for the Early Homestead Show hosted by Dawn and Dick Rossell of Holly Hills Primitives. The event features over 50 vendors…
Holly Area Community Coalition Keeping Kids Safe (Nick Klempp, April 2, 2019) Holly, MI –Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. The Holly Area Community Coalition, whose office is located in the Karl Richter building, has been servicing the community for…
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Announces Cancer Diagnosis (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Waterford, MI- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Tuesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Patterson will not be resigning from his position, but will instead take time off for treatment and to be…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Presentation Helps Holly Understand Water Rates and Infrastructure (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2019) Holly, MI – Village of Holly officials, staff and members of the public attended a morning-long study session on Feb. 9 to learn more about how the water and sewer fund works, and get answers to common questions regarding water service.…
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Frank Driscoll starts every day off with success. “I wake up, right off the bat, I close my eyes and I start to think. I’m in my car. In my driveway. I go in. I…
Pinz for Parks Raises $1,222 for Holly Parks, Fireworks Fund (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 3, 2019) Holly, MI – Andrew Anderson Day, aka Feb. 22, was a hit in Holly as nearly 50 bowlers took to the lanes to raise money for the Village of Holly Parks and the annual fireworks show. Village Officials voted…