St. Patrick’s Day brings a vibrant burst of Irish spirit across Oakland County, uniting the community from Milford to Highland under a sea of emerald green.

Local pubs like River’s Edge Brewing Co. and Bad Benny’s Pour House offer festive menus and classic brews, while family-friendly events such as cookie decorating at The SHAC provide fun for all ages.

Shops and eateries host "Green Saturday" festivities, making it easy to explore unique finds while supporting neighborhood businesses.

Waterford and White Lake favorites like Kennedy’s Irish Pub and St. Patrick Catholic Church also roll out music, games, and traditional flavors.

Embrace the unpredictable Michigan March by enjoying local parks as green begins to return.

With major parades and celebrations happening the weekend before, there’s no shortage of ways to make your own luck this St. Patrick’s Day.

The Tecumseh Cache remains one of the Midwest’s greatest unsolved mysteries, tying Michigan’s landscape to a legendary lost fortune.

According to local legend, Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his warriors hid a massive cache of valuables—possibly worth over $10 million today—during the chaos of the War of 1812.

The lost treasure is said to include gold and silver coins, fur, weapons, and ceremonial jewelry.

Despite many searches, its hiding place remains unknown.

Three locations frequently come up among Michigan historians and treasure hunters: near the River Raisin by Monroe, the islands of the Detroit River including Grosse Ile, and stretches of the Huron River in Oakland County.

Centuries of changing landscapes and incomplete records fuel both skepticism and fascination.

In southeast Michigan, the story endures—part history, part unsolved riddle, forever sparking local curiosity.

Milford, Michigan, features a layered approach to local government that blends Milford Township and the Village of Milford inside a single community.

The Township forms the broad 36-square-mile base, handling property assessment, elections, and tax collection for both village and township residents.

Within this “container,” the Village of Milford provides extra amenities like walkable downtown streets, its own police force, and dedicated services such as sidewalk maintenance and leaf pickup—all funded by an additional village tax.

If you live in the village, you’re also a township resident—you vote in both elections and pay taxes to each.

Regardless of location, residents often identify simply as part of “Milford,” a shared identity reflected in school districts, post office addresses, and community life.

The village caters to those craving a small-town downtown experience, while the township ensures essential services for the entire community.