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| Michigan’s Presidential Primary Questions and Answers |
| Do I have to be a registered Republican or Democrat to participate in Michigan’s Presidential Primary? No. Michigan’s Presidential Primary has been designated a closed primary. There is no political party registration requirement in Michigan Election Law. Any Michigan registered voter can participate in the primary. By law, you must make your ballot selection in […] |
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| Finding Global Awareness in China |
| Rochester Community Schools grow Cultural Awareness Opportunities for Students For the first time, Rochester Community Schools will be providing fifteen eighth and ninth-grade students with the opportunity to travel to China with six staff members. These students will be immersed in the language and culture of the world’s second largest economy for ten days. “We are […] |
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| The Role of Women in Video Games |
| Oakland University’s Women and Gender Studies Film Festival is Saturday, March 12 For its 32nd annual film festival, Oakland University’s Women and Gender Studies program will spotlight a documentary examining the role of women in the video game world. This year’s festival is titled “Game Not Over: Gender and Digital Culture” and features a screening of the […] |
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| Sample a Class or Activity at the OPC in March |
| Spring Into Action This March at the OPC Spring Into Action this March with free classes and programs designed to introduce the community to the OPC, the place to be for adults 50 and older. From March 17 through March 23 all residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township are invited to come and sample […] |
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| Fifth-Graders, a Jet Toy, and What If |
| Auburn Elementary Fifth-graders team-up with Engineers to consider “what if?” The Auburn Elementary fifth-graders looked nervous at the onset of the mock press conference for the unveiling of the proto-type they had designed and constructed under the guidance of seven automotive engineers from FCA US LLC. The students were one team out of more than […] |
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| Early Parks Shelter Reservation Special for Rochester Hills |
| The Parks & Forestry Department is again offering an “Early Reservation Special” beginning January through April 29, 2016 to receive a $50 discount off the regular shelter price. All reservation fees are due 14 days after the reservation is made. Bloomer Park has three shelters and Spencer Park has one shelter available May through October. […] |
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| Heavy Snowfall Tuesday Between 2 PM and 8 PM |
| Another mid-week winter storm will send 7-11 inches of new snow into the Rochester Area. Larger accumulations north of M-59. Snowfall to start around 2:00 p.m. and ending before midnight. Messy roads, cold temps, and spring fever halted again this first week of March. Tuesday Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near […] |
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| I Love My School One Thousand Dollar Grant Contest |
| Local School wins $1,000 Hamlin Elementary, in Rochester Hills, is a proud winner of the first annual “I Love My School $1,000 Grant Contest” sponsored by i9 Sports. i9 Sports is a multi-sport, youth sports league for kids ages three-14. Elementary students all over the Oakland and Macomb County area were asked to submit essays […] |
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| New VP at OU for Alumni Relations |
| Rochester Resident Named Oakland University’s Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Oakland University President George W. Hynd has appointed Angie Schmucker, of Rochester, to the position of vice president, Development and Alumni Relations (VP-DAR) effective March 1. “I am thrilled that Angie is stepping into this role, which will benefit the university while the […] |
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| RCS to Survey Preschool Parents |
| Rochester Community Schools to Survey Preschool Parents The Rochester Community School District will be surveying 300 randomly selected parents of preschool children on March 7, 8, and 9. The telephone survey is being conducted to assess opinions about preschool education and to ask parents of preschoolers what they think about the future plans for the […] |
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| Jenoptik Automotive to Bring 250 jobs to Rochester Hills averaging $90,000 salaries |
| German Company to Invest in Rochester Hills Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett announced Thursday at a press conference the sale of 15 acres of city owned property to German manufacturer, Jenoptik Automotive. The sale was approved by city council on February 22. Jenoptik Automotive, a manufacturer and system provider for high precision, contact, and non-contact […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Do Robins Go South for Michigan Winters? |
| Dear Crabby, I’ve seen Robins all Winter, I thought Robins went South for the Winter in Michigan, what’s Going on? Sincerely, Birdy Girl Hello Birdy! I thought so, but I’ve seen those silly American Robins hanging around this winter too. If I had wings, I’d certainly fly south every winter and enjoy the sun. It’s one of those end […] |
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