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| House of Providence Gala Raises $150,000 for Disabled Foster Youth |
| House of Providence Raises more than $150,000 at 2015 Wishes Gala Nonprofit announces plans to expand work to serve boys, disabled foster youth. More than 550 attendees dined in style to raise much-needed funds for House of Providence at the nonprofit’s annual Wishes Gala event on November 13, 2015. “With the help of our generous […] |
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| Mentors Plus Seeks Volunteers |
| A little of your time can make a big difference As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community. Be a positive adult role model for someone 5 to 16 years old. Make a difference in a lonely young person’s life in […] |
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| Road Commission Board Votes to Keep Current Positions |
| The three-member Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board, at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 14, reelected Ron Fowkes to a second term as Board chairman and Eric Wilson as vice chairman. The third Board member is Greg Jamian. The Board traditionally elects its officers at the first meeting of the new year in […] |
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| Friends of the Clinton River Trail Open House and Meeting |
| The public is invited to the Friends of the Clinton River Trail (FCRT) open house and general membership meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Auburn Hills Community Center located in the Auburn Hills Civic Campus, 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Trail related displays and light refreshments available […] |
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| Hot and Cool People attend the Fire & Ice Festival |
| Ice Artists Prep for Nationals at Fire & Ice Festival The Ninth Annual Rochester Fire & Ice Festival will host its first college ice carving contest on Saturday, January 23 in downtown Rochester during the festival weekend, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. Students from six colleges and culinary arts programs will carve beautiful […] |
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| Oakland University hires Bonnie Bochniak |
| Bonnie Bochniak named OU’s new State Relations Director Following a statewide search, Bonnie Bochniak has been hired as Oakland University’s State Relations Director, according to Rochelle Black, vice president of the Office of Government and Community Relations. Bochniak starts at OU on January 25. Bochniak, of Okemos, joins Oakland after more than 10 years as vice president of Government Relations […] |
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| Bird Programs at Rochester Hills Museum |
| Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is Presenting Two Bird Programs in February The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Owl Prowl and the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Museum in February. Owl Prowl Saturday, February 6 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Why are owls such great nighttime hunters? […] |
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| Friends of the Library January Book Sale |
| Did Santa Claus make a mistake when it came to your book, audiovisual or game gifts? Or do you just want to get a running start on a Valentine’s Day gift? Maybe even in Korean or Chinese. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library sale of used books and assorted other media and games […] |
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| Rochester Community Schools Credit Rating Surpasses Previous Indicators |
| The Rochester Community School District is proud to announce a new long-term credit rating designation of AA- with a stable outlook for the $128 million unlimited-tax general obligation school bonds. The rating was issued by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. “The Board of Education’s commitment to address the district’s financial challenges was a major contributing […] |
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| Max & Erma’s Rochester Hills Restaurant Closes after 19 Years |
| American Blue Ribbon Holdings, parent owner of the Max & Erma’s brand restaurants, abruptly closed 13 of its Midwest locations, eight in Michigan, including the local landmark at the Village of Rochester Hills on Monday. Open for 19 years, it had continued operation at the corner of the former Meadowbrook Village Mall, which became The Village of Rochester Hills in […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Should I Get a Cat or a Dog? |
| Dear Crabby, I’m out on my own for the first time and I feel I need to get a pet. Should I get a cat or a dog? Sincerely, Justine A. Friend Dear Justine, A furry friend can bring joy and happiness to any home. It can also bring chewed-up slippers, vomit in your slippers, and […] |
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