A mid-fall blast of cold couldn’t keep these brave flint folks inside!
ravelers on I-75 who stop to fuel up at Exit 101, Grange Hall Road in Holly, are in for a real surprise. It doesn’t take long to realize that Alex’s Market & Grill is much more than a gas station. Owned and operated by the Nannoshi family, the gourmet market and superstation offers a variety
arlier this year, music critic Miles Raymer suggested on Entertainment Weekly’s website that anyone yearning for a new, fresh-sounding burst of song should cue up the video for Flint artist Tunde Olaniran’s track “Critical” – and become hooked. The first single from the eclectic performer’s Yung Archetype EP is a poignant work written for a
you’ve ever driven in Michigan, you know that sometimes it’s difficult to keep your eyes on the road because of the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us. Instead of passing by these fleeting scenes, Thomas Tomasek stops and captures the splendor in one of his pastel paintings. Growing up on a farm near Chapin, MI
humaker’s Ski & Snowboard is a veteran Flint business helping turn Michigan’s landscape into a winter playground during the state’s longest, and some say most dreaded, season. “Skiing is dance; and the mountain always leads.” —Unknown When winter’s first snowflakes fly, some Michiganians put their heads under their pillows and say, “Wake me up on
No one wants to experience depression or suicidal thoughts during the holidays, yet for many people who have a mental illness, these feelings are a tragic reality. Fortunately, help during this and other times of the year is only a phone call away… Based on past experience, everyone at Genesee Health System (GHS) is gearing
ou can’t visit the village of Holly without stopping for a little slice of heaven at the Red Devil Restaurant. Established in 1973, the popular Italian eatery is owned and operated by the Iatonna family. Owner Tony Iatonna started out working at a Detroit pizzeria where the owner, Tony Ambrosio, taught him the business and
ecember, 1941: Louise Bernhardt (now Kinsman) lived in a cottage approximately 50 feet from Battleship Row, Pearl Harbor, HI. She was the daughter of Chief Petty Officer F.D. Bernhardt, Leading Chief of Operations at Ford Island and on December 7, she was eyewitness to the day which will forever live in infamy. Today, 73 years
aby, it’s snowing outside … and outdoor adventurists are ready to hit the slopes! It’s no secret that Mt. Holly, a ski and snowboard resort nestled in northern Oakland County, is the local destination for frozen fun. Mt. Holly has seven chairlifts, including Southeastern Michigan’s only high-speed detachable quad, four rope tows and two SunKid
rom the moment they took the court for the first time, coach Bob Halbedel could not get enough of watching this year’s Mott Community College volleyball team. The 57-year-old Flint native has been enthralled with the sport since he was a teen playing in church leagues and experienced plenty of success as a player. He
ucked into the northern-most tip of Oakland County is the quaint little village of Holly. There is something for everyone in this historical town, which is home to the annual Dickens Festival and the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Mt. Holly, the largest ski/snowboard resort in southeastern Michigan, is located just three miles away. Also nearby are
Christmas time, the sights, sounds and flavors of the Holly Hotel are a feast for the senses. The scent of rich cinnamon and cloves permeates the air along with the comforting aroma of baking bread and culinary concoctions. The century-old dining room gleams with rich mahogany, glowing candles, shimmering Christmas lights and old-fashioned decorations. “We
