Local Updates

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family before summer wraps up, Lapeer Days is one of those local traditions that’s worth putting on the calendar. The 2026 Lapeer Days Festival takes place Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23 in downtown Lapeer. The festival is free to attend, and there’s a […]

August always feels like one of those months we try to squeeze every last drop out of summer. School is right around the corner, the evenings are beginning to get a little shorter, and the calendar is packed with fairs, festivals and community events. Fortunately, there is plenty happening throughout Oakland and Lapeer counties this

Pregnancy, Bugs, and the Dangers of Eucalyptus Oil Hi, everyone! Abby here. I’ll be doing most of the posting on our blog on a weekly basis. Writing was never Ryan’s favorite subject throughout grade school, so we’ll let him stick primarily to selling houses and managing an office for the time being! Here are a

Summer in Michigan is hard to beat! Join Ryan and Abby as they share highlights from their Fourth of July week, from time on Lake Ogemaw to the North Branch parade, family traditions, and the moments that remind them why they’re grateful to call Michigan home.

  Happy Fourth of July week, everyone! It is officially that time of year in Michigan where we celebrate freedom, family, fireworks, and apparently sweating the second we step outside. This week is bringing some serious heat across Michigan, with heat indexes expected to climb into the 100s in parts of the state, so make