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Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery
Read full article: Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National CemeteryWreaths Across America is calling out for volunteers for its upcoming event at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Oakland County man cries tears of joy after winning $1 million from $10 scratch-off lottery ticket
Read full article: Oakland County man cries tears of joy after winning $1 million from $10 scratch-off lottery ticketA 51-year-old Oakland County man โshed tears of joyโ after learning he had won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Oakland County manโs sentenced for sexual abuse after son finds child porn on his tablet
Read full article: Oakland County manโs sentenced for sexual abuse after son finds child porn on his tabletPolice executed a search warrant and found physical and digital files that depicted years of sexual abuse of three children.
Great Lakes National Cemetery holds service for fallen unclaimed, unaccompanied veterans
Read full article: Great Lakes National Cemetery holds service for fallen unclaimed, unaccompanied veteransGreat Lakes National Cemetery held a service Friday for the unclaimed or unaccompanied veterans who were interred there over the past year.
Man accidentally shoots friend who got out of truck after night out in Oakland County
Read full article: Man accidentally shoots friend who got out of truck after night out in Oakland CountyA man accidentally shot a friend who had gotten out of his truck to go to the bathroom on the way home from a night out in Oakland County.
Louisiana State University running back charged with attempted second-degree murder
Read full article: Louisiana State University running back charged with attempted second-degree murderA Louisiana State University freshman football player has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after a shooting last week that injured two people.
Former Holly PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement: What we know
Read full article: Former Holly PTO treasurer charged with embezzlement: What we knowA well-known Holly community activist and volunteer is facing an embezzlement charge after withdrawing money and closing a bank account she managed for a parent teacher organization.
Oakland County manโs car stolen by thief who hid in back seat, ordered him to drive home
Read full article: Oakland County manโs car stolen by thief who hid in back seat, ordered him to drive homeAn Oakland County manโs car was stolen early Monday morning by a thief who hid in the back seat and ordered him to drive home from a gas station.
Community rallies around ailing man who declined self-treatment to save his sick dog in Woodhaven
Read full article: Community rallies around ailing man who declined self-treatment to save his sick dog in WoodhavenTim Weaver reunited with his dog Holly at the Woodhaven Animal Hospital, where she is getting the critical help that she needs.
Holly makes progress rebuilding downtown after devastating summer fire
Read full article: Holly makes progress rebuilding downtown after devastating summer fireThe fire last June that ripped through downtown Holly destroyed historic buildings and businesses. But now, seven months later things are really looking up
Critically ill mountain lion cub rescued in California
Read full article: Critically ill mountain lion cub rescued in CaliforniaWildlife officials rescued a critically ill mountain lion cub in Northern California and veterinarians named her โHollyโ for the holiday season as they treat her in intensive care.
Woman who fled Royal Oak police even after spike strips flattened tires facing 5 charges
Read full article: Woman who fled Royal Oak police even after spike strips flattened tires facing 5 chargesA 46-year-old woman has been charged after leading Royal Oak police on a long chase that continued even after spike strips had flattened her tires and an officer had fired at her, authorities said.
Woman leads Royal Oak police on long chase, even after spike strips flatten tires, shot fired
Read full article: Woman leads Royal Oak police on long chase, even after spike strips flatten tires, shot firedA woman driving with her son in the car led Royal Oak police on a long chase that continued even after spike strips had flattened her tires and an officer had fired at her, authorities said.
โCupidโs Christmasโ: Hereโs how to watch the Christmas movie filmed in Holly, Michigan
Read full article: โCupidโs Christmasโ: Hereโs how to watch the Christmas movie filmed in Holly, MichiganThe red carpet premiere of a Christmas movie filmed in Holly, Michigan is happening Sunday (Nov. 6).
Former Holly student says teacher initiated sexual relationship after asking for number to tutor her
Read full article: Former Holly student says teacher initiated sexual relationship after asking for number to tutor herA former high school student in Holly said her teacher initiated a sexual relationship with her after originally asking for her phone number to he could be her tutor, officials said.
Holly man calls in bomb threats for his own house to pin blame on enemy, cops say
Read full article: Holly man calls in bomb threats for his own house to pin blame on enemy, cops sayA Holly man called in bomb threats for his own house to try to pin the blame on someone he had problems with in his neighborhood, according to authorities.
Fundraiser for businesses impacted by fire in Holly to take place in August
Read full article: Fundraiser for businesses impacted by fire in Holly to take place in AugustItโs been nearly a month since a massive fire devastated a city block in downtown Holly. The historic Holly Hotel, Andyโs Place, the Elks Lodge, and Antique Mall is all out of commission right now, causing workers to be displaced, but help is on the way.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to help rebuild downtown Holly following devastating fire
Read full article: Crowdfunding campaign launched to help rebuild downtown Holly following devastating fireA crowdfunding campaign was launched to help restore the villageโs historic Battle Alley following the devastating fire on June 21.
Paul Gross explains: How radar technology โsawโ Fenton-Holly tornado
Read full article: Paul Gross explains: How radar technology โsawโ Fenton-Holly tornadoBy now youโve probably seen our article with details about Monday nightโs tornado that touched down near Lake Fenton and traveled seven-and-a-half miles before lifting in extreme northwest Oakland County.
Massive fire in Downtown Holly changes plans for future weddings, events
Read full article: Massive fire in Downtown Holly changes plans for future weddings, eventsA fire badly damaged four buildings Tuesday in Downtown Holly. It took crews one million gallons of water to put the fire out. Many of the downtown businesses were closed Wednesday due to smoke and water damage and power outages. Consumers Energy turned the power off in the area as crews battled flames and have to inspect businesses before they return the power.
Holly residents meet with officials to discuss whatโs next after devastating downtown fire
Read full article: Holly residents meet with officials to discuss whatโs next after devastating downtown fireThe Holly community met with city officials Wednesday afternoon to discuss moving forward after yesterday's devastating downtown fire.
Massive fire damages several businesses in Downtown Holly
Read full article: Massive fire damages several businesses in Downtown HollyFire crews are still on the scene working on hot spots of the devastating fire in Holly. The flames burned down the Antiques Arcade, Andyโs Place, seriously damaged the rear of the Holly Hotel, and thereโs untold damage at the Moose Lodge.
โWhere is baby Holly?โ: Woman discovers true identity more than 40 years after going missing as baby
Read full article: โWhere is baby Holly?โ: Woman discovers true identity more than 40 years after going missing as babyHolly Marie Clouse vanished 41 years ago and only now will she be able to reunite with the biological family who has been searching for her.
Jury finds man guilty of disturbing Holly schools after he walked around property filming classrooms
Read full article: Jury finds man guilty of disturbing Holly schools after he walked around property filming classroomsA jury found a man guilty of disturbing Holly schools after he refused to stop walking around filming classrooms and other areas, officials said.
This Christmas extravaganza has all the dazzling lights, Santa meetings and holiday treats you could ever want
Read full article: This Christmas extravaganza has all the dazzling lights, Santa meetings and holiday treats you could ever wantChristmas is nearly here, and there are still events happening that will feed into your holiday spirit.
Driver killed in 5-car chain reaction crash while driving wrong way on M-59 in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Driver killed in 5-car chain reaction crash while driving wrong way on M-59 in Sterling HeightsA driver was killed overnight in a five-car chain reaction crash while driving in the wrong direction on M-59 in Sterling Heights, police say.
Holly Area Schools closed rest of week after โnot credibleโ shooting threat reported
Read full article: Holly Area Schools closed rest of week after โnot credibleโ shooting threat reportedHolly Area Schools are closed for the rest of the week (Dec. 2 through Dec. 3) after school officials received an outpouring of concern for the safety of students.
Parents of murdered Oakland County jogger hope tipster will come forward
Read full article: Parents of murdered Oakland County jogger hope tipster will come forwardAlly Brueger was shot and killed along a dirt road near her home in Rose Township on July 30, 2016. Since then, her parents have never stopped working to find her killer.
Barricaded gunman situation over in Holly Township: One suspect found dead, second surrendered
Read full article: Barricaded gunman situation over in Holly Township: One suspect found dead, second surrenderedHomeowners in the area of East Maple in Holly are asked to shelter in place as Michigan State Police investigate a barricaded gunman situation.
Metro Detroit weather: Some sun with fewer snowflakes Saturday afternoon
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Some sun with fewer snowflakes Saturday afternoonIt remains cold Saturday afternoon, but much of Friday and Saturday morning snow diminishes. It remains subfreezing all day, but afternoon temperatures will be in the middle 20s. Sunset is at 6:13 p.m.Saturday evening will be partly cloudy and cold. Under fair to partly cloudy skies, temperatures plummet to the single digits. Skies will be partly sunny with a mercury getting close to 40ยฐF or more.
โI felt like a part of me left with itโ -- Ashes of Navy Veteran stolen along with Jeep in Macomb County
Read full article: โI felt like a part of me left with itโ -- Ashes of Navy Veteran stolen along with Jeep in Macomb CountyFRASER, Mich. โ A Macomb County man is grieving not only his fatherโs untimely death, but the theft of his fatherโs remains and the rest of his belongings. Heโs said he doesnโt care about the Jeep, he just want his fatherโs belongings back. Thereโs paintings in there of my father,โ Justin said. Justinโs now offering a $15,000 reward for his fatherโs belongings, but he fears it may be too late for the vehicle. Plans were being made to make sure his father remains were honorably laid to rest.
Michigan General Election Results for Holly (Village) on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for Holly (Village) on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Holly (Village) here. Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
A closer look at mystery lights along I-75 near Holly
Read full article: A closer look at mystery lights along I-75 near HollyHOLLY, Mich. โ Several people have reported strange lights along I-75 near Holly. But the lights turned out to be drones from Metro Detroit-based Firefly Drone Shows. The company is one of three in the country permitted by the FAA to fly drones for entertainment. People from miles away can see this display,โ said Ryan Sigmon with Firefly Drone Shows. You can watch Tim Pamplinโs full story in the video above.
Southeast Michiganโs first off-road vehicle park opens in Holly
Read full article: Southeast Michiganโs first off-road vehicle park opens in HollyHOLLY, Mich. โ It took years of planning and collaboration, but the first 113 acres of the Holly Oaks ORV Park has opened. The park is in Groveland and Holly townships, near Groveland Oaks County Park and Campground on Dixie Highway. Itโs considered part of the Holly Recreation Area. READ: More community news coverageIt is operated by Oakland County Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Click here to learn more or purchase tickets.
Oakland County residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid confirmed EEE cases
Read full article: Oakland County residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid confirmed EEE casesDETROIT โ The Oakland County Health Division and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are reminding residents to take precautions from mosquito bites as cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been confirmed in two horses in Holly and Ortonville. MDHHS also recommends out of an abundance of caution that officials consider postponing, rescheduling or cancelling outdoor activities occurring at or after dusk, particularly activities that involve children. Read more: Michigan health department encourages officials to reschedule outdoor activities as EEE cases increaseโThese animal cases show that EEE is present in Oakland County,โ said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for Oakland County. โResidents in all of our communities need to take simple steps to reduce the risk of serious disease from mosquito bites such as limiting exposure at outdoor activities and wearing mosquito repellent.โFollow these prevention tips:Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent. The public is urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the year.
Metro Detroit weather:
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather:Muggy highs in the mid 80s (29 to 30 degrees Celsius) with a very light wind from the south. Highs near 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius). Highs near 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius). The Heat ReturnsAnd So Will The HumidityMostly sunny on Friday, with highs back into the mid 80s (30 degrees Celsius). Shower and thunderstorms chances are still with us Saturday night, with lows in the upper 60s (20 degrees Celsius).
A closer look at thunderstorm in Holly, Michigan on June 21, 2020
Read full article: A closer look at thunderstorm in Holly, Michigan on June 21, 2020Heres a closer look at the storms that moved through parts of southeastern Michigan on June 21, 2020. One storm in particular hit Holly, Mich.Take a look at the storm on Storm Tracker 4 in the video above. More: Weather Center
Holly Township man arrested after making threats on Facebook
Read full article: Holly Township man arrested after making threats on FacebookHOLLY, Mich. โ Police arrested a 23-year-old Holly Township man after he allegedly posted a threatening message on Facebook on Wednesday at 10:13 p.m.Holly police believed the threat to be credible and investigated. The man is accused of posting the following: โDowntown Holly and every kid I went to high school with is aboutta (sic) meet their fate real quick startin (sic) with the fews.โPolice said the man had become depressed after a recent breakup and his mood and demeanor had drastically changed. Holly police officers arrested the man at his Holly Township home on Friday afternoon and he is being lodged in the Oakland County jail. He has been charged with one count of malicious use of telecommunications services, a 6-month misdemeanor. His arraignment is scheduled for Saturday.
#FatBearWeek2019: 435 Holly is our new bear queen
Read full article: #FatBearWeek2019: 435 Holly is our new bear queenBut Fat Bear Week is over and a winner has been named: 435 Holly, you glorious creature, the crown is yours. But Fat Bear Week is over and a winner has been named: 435 Holly, you glorious creature, the crown is yours. Fat Bear Week is an annual competition, held by the Alaskan park, to crown the fattest bear of the state's Brook River. As a friendly reminder, the park said: "Fat bears only exist because of clean water and healthy ecosystems." As the sea ice melts and polar bears find themselves on land more often, they begin to compete with brown bears for food.
Metro Detroit weather forecast: Last Saturday of Autumn will be warm with sunshine
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather forecast: Last Saturday of Autumn will be warm with sunshineThe last full weekend of Summer 2019 will be filled with warm sunshine on Saturday and scattered showers on Sunday. Saturday afternoon will be partly sunny and very warm. Saturday evening will be partly cloudy and warm. Sunday will be mostly cloudy to partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Weather radarKeep an eye out for severe weather alerts and the radar here:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pick up your sword and grab a turkey leg, the Michigan Renaissance Festival is coming!
Read full article: Pick up your sword and grab a turkey leg, the Michigan Renaissance Festival is coming!This article is sponsored by the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Hear ye, hear ye! The Michigan Renaissance Festival is kicking off this weekend. It runs from 10 am to 7 pm every weekend and Labor Day from August 17th through September 29th. The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place at 12600 Dixie Highway, in Holly, which is located in Northern Oakland County.
Where to find discount tickets to Renaissance Festival
Read full article: Where to find discount tickets to Renaissance FestivalEspecially to the Renaissance Festival. Michigan's annual Renaissance Festival is back and better than before with tons of artisans, entertainment and turkey legs. The Renaissance Festival officially opens the weekend of Aug. 17 and runs every weekend until Sept. 29, so you've got plenty of time to make it to Holly for a day filled with fun. Luckily for you, we've got discounted tickets available for purchase so you can have even more fun at the festival. To score discounted tickets, follow the link here.
How to get half-off tickets to Michigan Renaissance Festival
Read full article: How to get half-off tickets to Michigan Renaissance FestivalDid someone say half-off tickets? The Michigan Renaissance Festival is back in Holly for another year of fun times as people celebrate the Renaissance period and learn a little bit of history. While a lot of people dress up to attend the Renaissance Festival, even if you don't wear a costume we guarantee you'll have plenty of fun exploring everything that the Renaissance Festival has to offer. From pirates and pets to shamrocks and shenanigans, the Renaissance Festival has something for everyone in the family. When you order, you'll be able to get adults tickets for just $11.98 and kids for $7.48.
Michigan Renaissance Festival holds cast auditions in May
Read full article: Michigan Renaissance Festival holds cast auditions in MayThe Michigan Renaissance Festival is holding auditions to join the cast in May! Here's the info from Michigan Renaissance Festival:Come audition for a chance to be part of the Resident Cast for The Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly! Office Address:12600 Dixie HwyHolly, MI 48442Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Fabulous food and more than 150 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!
Time is running out for half-priced ticket to the 2018 Michigan Renaissance Festival
Read full article: Time is running out for half-priced ticket to the 2018 Michigan Renaissance FestivalTime is running out to buy half-priced tickets to this year's Michigan Renaissance Festival. This year's festival in Holly opens Aug. 18 and runs weekends through Sept. 30 this year. Adults 21 and older will find a variety of pubs and an array of foods to go along with the entertainment. The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place at 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan 48442. This year's Festival Friday takes place Sept. 28.