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…
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…
Village of Holly Votes 6-1 Against Human Rights Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2016) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly voted 6-1 against adopting a human rights ordinance that would have prohibited discrimination against LGBT people. Several members of the public spoke against the ordinance. “There’s a natural, inherent conflict because we’re trying…
Holly-Ween Oct. 29 in Downtown Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – FREE EVENT: Trick or treating in Holly’s downtown area with our awesome merchants PLUS horse rides, petting farm, face painting, bounce houses, and more provided by The River Church. Plus come see the giant man eating pumpkin on display! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536776136513861/?active_tab=highlights ****** For…
Holly Cops to Take Over Donut Shop for Fundraiser Nov. 5 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY POLICE PRESENTS: COPS TAKING OVER THE HOLLY DONUT SHOP!!! COME JOIN US IN HELPING RAISE FUNDS FOR SHOP WITH A COP!!! NOVEMBER 5th, 2016 7AM-11AM 421 N. SAGINAW HOLLY, MI 48442 ***SEE HOLLY’S FINEST HELP…
Holly Celebrates Homecoming with Parade (video) (Richard Kinnamon, Sept. 24, 2016) Holly, MI – Friday evening’s Homecoming Parade was a great chance for the community to come together and celebrate pride in the Holly Schools. Thanks to Richard Kinnamon for sharing your video of the event.
Heritage Conference Shares Dixie Hwy History (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2016) Holly, MI – With a theme of pairing development with history, the 19th annual Oakland County Heritage Conference focused on Dixie Hwy and the 23 miles of this historic road that travel through the Oakland County borders. The highway stretches from Sault St.…
Downtown Holly Ladies Night Out Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Voted Best Retail Event from Main Street Oakland County, Downtown Holly’s Fall Ladies Night Out is an event you will not want to miss! Friday, November 11 at 5 PM – 9 PM in Historic Downtown Holly. Shop, dine and stroll through our…
Michigan Renaissance Festival Runs Through Oct. 2 in Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Michigan Renaissance Festival began in 1979 and is now a 7 weekend event that takes place at Dixie Hwy in the Holly area. Learn more about the Renaissance Festival at http://www.michrenfestnew.michrenfest.com. Thank you to Sam Gurwin of Gadfly Photography for…
2016 Candidate Interview State Representative Joe Graves 51st District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2016) Holly, MI – State Representative for the 51st District Joseph (Joe) Graves is hoping to be the longest-serving member of the legislature since term limits were instituted. He began serving in March 2012 with partial term that will give…
2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Bladzik for State Rep 51st District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2016) Holly, MI – State Representative for the 51st District Joseph (Joe) Graves is facing a challenger on Nov. 8 with Democrat Ryan Blazik running against him. Blazik is the current Village President of Holly, and will be…
Butterflies make Heart-Fluttering First Flights at Springfield Monarch Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2016) Davisburg, MI – When he was just 11 years old, Christian Kopicko started volunteering with Monarch Watch and raising butterflies at home to set free in the wild. “Only 2% survive from egg to butterfly in the wild,” Kopicko said. …
Pirate Day Gives Kids a Chance to Explore Downtown Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2016) Holly, MI – The cozy historic strip of Saginaw Street that makes up Downtown Holly was reportedly over-run by pirates Friday evening. Thankfully they were only children (and some adults) dressed up like pirates. And while they were not…
Police Searching for Light Colored Car Near Rose Township Shooting Scene (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Rose Township, MI – Michigan State Police are asking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that may have been in the area of Fish Lake Road Saturday at around 2:30 pm when a 31-year-old Holly Township woman…
Police Looking for Possible Witness in Sexual Assault Investigation in Holly Twp (Michigan State Police, July 9, 2016) Holly Township, MI – On June 26, 2016 at approximately 3 30 AM troopers were dispatched to the area of Milford Road and East Rose Center Road in Holly Township to attempt to locate a female that…
Communities Come Together to Celebrate Main Street Accreditations (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) Holly, MI – “This shows what we can do when we all pitch in and have a common goal,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson as he looked around at the thriving historic downtown of Holly. He sat at the…
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…
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…
Holiday Spirit Abounds at Holly Art and Craft Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2015) What better way to start the holiday shopping season that a gigantic art and craft show set with the beautiful red backgrounds of Holly High School? Volunteers in red shirts tended to the needs of over 130 vendors and…