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🌱 Holly murder case heads toward trial with June 1 court hearing

Holly, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Holly! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Holly murder case heads toward trial with June 1 court hearing
  • How 36,000 flags transformed Holly’s Great Lakes National Cemetery

Also on today's calendar: The Vault in Bloom: A Regency Brunch and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holly Man Accused Of Smothering Mom After 'Life Choices' Fight Heads To Trial (hoodline.com) — A Holly resident has been ordered to stand trial in Oakland County on first-degree murder and related charges after authorities say his mother was killed inside their Ash Street home. Holly’s police chief and court records outline the investigation, alleged confession, and upcoming June 1 hearing, with the defendant held in jail without bond under Michigan’s strict homicide laws.
   

• Volunteers place 36K flags at Great Lakes National Cemetery (abc12.com) — Volunteers in Holly placed about 36,000 flags on every headstone at Great Lakes National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day, many of them family and friends of veterans buried there. Organizers describe the cemetery as a tight-knit hub for the veteran community, which will host its official Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday.
   

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  • Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor in Holly. Apply here.
  • Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Porter in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fenton

  • Track Time Sim Racing Holds Ribbon Cutting in Fenton (thelascopress.com)
  • Dump Dog Dumpster Rental Is a Local Sponsor for Lake Fenton Little League 2026 Season (news-press.com)
  • Action Water Sports to Open a New Boat Dealership in Waterford, Michigan (businessdailynetwork.com)

Grand Blanc

  • Gabriana Jewelers in Grand Blanc under new management after 25 years (midmichigannow.com)

Ok Holly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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