2018 Candidate Interview: Thomas McKenney for Holly Village Council President

2018 Candidate Interview: Thomas McKenney for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2018) Holly, MI-  Thomas (Tom) McKenney is running to retain his seat at the Holly Village Council President.  He was appointed to the position earlier this year. There are three candidates on the ballot for this position: Nicole Edwards, John…

2018 Candidate Interview: Steven LaPlante for Holly Township Parks Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Steven LaPlante for Holly Township Parks Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2018) Holly Township, MI- Steven LaPlante is running as a Republican for Holly Township Parks Board.  Libertarian Liam Feeney and Democrat Tony Engelberg are both running as write-in candidates after falling short of the required number of write-in votes during…

Military Library Opens in Holly, Named for Departed Veteran and Volunteer

Military Library Opens in Holly, Named for Departed Veteran and Volunteer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Holly, MI- Scott Dudek spent his years after serving with the Navy in the Persian Gulf War working to support veterans and their families. He promoted the American Legion Post 149, taught high school history, worked at the…

Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton

Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make…

Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp.

Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Holly Twp, MI- The Holly Township Planning Commission is considering regulations for dumpsters, backyard chickens, and wind turbines.  Each discussion is still in the early stages, with staff working on research and drafting of ordinances.  And each will have…

Weapons, Cocaine, Marijuana, & Missing Handrail among Concerns that Led to Group Home Closure

Weapons, Cocaine, Marijuana, & Missing Handrail among Concerns that Led to Group Home Closure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2018) Holly, MI- The lives of five elderly and disabled residents were, until yesterday, in the care of a family that authorities say were using their adult foster care facility as a front for selling drugs.…

Good Things Growing at Holly Farmer’s Market

Good Things Growing at Holly Farmer’s Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Holly, MI – Judy Crosby of Holly had never had a sugar plum before last weekend when she and her grandson Lane visited the Holly Farmer’s Market. “It’s very good,” she said.  “I like farmers markets.  I like farmers. They work their…

Explore: Favorite Finds at Holly Antiques

Explore: Favorite Finds at Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 29, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly Antiques, located at 118 S Saginaw St in Downtown Holly, has been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times since they launched with new ownership in April 2017.  Every once in a while I like to stop in and see what…

Fire Chief McGee Makes Holly Full-Time Focus, Announces New Station and More

Fire Chief McGee Makes Holly Full-Time Focus, Announces New Station and More (Drew Saunders, July 25, 2018) Holly, MI – Holly Fire Chief Steve McGee is excited to expand the scope, efficiency and quality of the services provided to the village that he now serves full-time. McGee’s years of experience have already been an asset…