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| B-Fest Teen Book Festival at Barnes & Noble |
| Barnes & Noble Bookstores all across the nation are hosting book festivals for teens this weekend. Panel discussions, book trivia, giveaways, author signings, writing workshops, and more. The Rochester Hills location has a jam packed three-day-weekend planned. June 10 at 7PM: “B-IN THE KNOW” Panel Discussion and trivia event with Cori McCarthy (Author), Amy Rose […] |
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| Avondale High School Students Recognized at MITES Competition |
| State-wide Competition Celebrates Excellence in Career Technical Education Avondale High School Career and Technical Education students in the school’s Architectural Design class, Introduction to Building Trades class and Electricity class, taught by Avondale High School teacher William Ray have earned recognition as part of the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) state competition and conference. […] |
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| Grand Traverse Pie Company opens in Rochester Hills |
| Sweet Sixteen The Grand Traverse Pie Company opened their 16th location Wednesday in Rochester Hills. Owners Mike and Denise Busley were down from Traverse City to proudly open the new location on the corner of Rochester and Tienken Roads next to the Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market. In fact, they are right on the corner with an entrance […] |
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| Dear Crabby, When Will Women Be on Money? |
| Dear Crabby, I was in Starbucks the other day and pulled out a $10 bill to pay when I remembered, weren’t they going to replace Alexander Hamilton with a woman’s picture? And if so, when will it happen? Thanks, Diana Diez Dear Diana Diez, That’s right. I had forgotten about the proposed switch-a-roo myself. I […] |
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| Rochester Community Mural Voting |
| The Clinton River Trail is your trail. Lake Norcentra Park at Rochester College is your park. And Rochester/Rochester Hills is your community. Here’s your chance to choose your new public art landmark. Voting is open through midnight, Friday, July 8. The artist who wins will install her or his mural on the Clinton River Trail […] |
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| Sidewalk Repair Program in Rochester |
| The City of Rochester has contracted with Italia Construction to conduct sidewalk repairs throughout the city. This program should only last through July and was implemented in an effort to promote safety in Rochester neighborhoods, as well as improve the appearance of the community. This year’s program is mainly west of Main Street, but could […] |
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| Avondale Middle School Student wins Sooper Yooper Art Contest |
| Avondale Middle School student’s art, inspired by love of nature, wins recognition by Wege Foundation Avondale Middle School eighth-grader Avani Govindswamy has been recognized by the Wege Foundation for her submission of an original work of art in a competition inspired by the book, Sooper Yooper: Environmental Defender by Mark Heckman and Mark Newman. The […] |
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| Jenoptik Invests $15 Million in Rochester Hills |
| Jenoptik invests around 15 million US dollars at its US location in Rochester Hills, Michigan Jenoptik is building a modern technology campus for engineering, production, sales and service for metrology and laser machines for the automotive industry. In future, other Jenoptik businesses will also expand their North American business from this location. The Jenoptik Group […] |
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| County Graphic Artist Honored by National Design Publication |
| Oakland County’s lead graphic artist was recently honored with four 2016 American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA, a New York City-based national design publication. Pam Tremble, a graphic artist for the office of County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs, won design awards for economic development’s […] |
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| Rep. Webber Applauds FY 2017 Budget |
| State Rep. Michael Webber today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, praising the General Fund and School Aid Fund budgets for their support of Michigan’s students and infrastructure. “This is a budget that funds our state priorities,” said Rep. Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “From increased per-pupil funding for K-12 to additional resources for […] |
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| Oakland County calls for Community Action to Improve Health |
| Oakland County Health Division will launch the Oakland County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) on Thursday, June 23 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the San Marino Club in Troy. This community call to action will empower healthcare providers, business owners, and community leaders to improve the overall health of the county. Those who wish to […] |
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| Dequindre Road Reconstruction Project |
| The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with the Macomb County Department of Roads, will begin the reconstruction of Dequindre Road from Burningbush Drive to West Utica Road on the Troy/Sterling Heights and Rochester Hills/Shelby Township borders on Monday, June 20. The approximate $7.7 million project will be funded mostly with federal […] |
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| Rochester Hills Public Library Receives Donation From American House Stone |
| American House Stone, a senior living facility in Rochester Hills generously donated appetizers for the library’s Read For The Win Summer Reading Kickoff Party, June 11. “I was thrilled to hear that American House Stone decided to provide food for the library’s party this year,” said Rochester Hills Public Library Director Christine Lind Hage. “The […] |
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| Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Celebrates 60 Years in the Community |
| In 1956, 16 Rochester women; Robin Blanton, Joan Brann, Marilyn Brooks, Mary Burke, Mary Eberline, Peg Fetterly, Eveline Goble, Pat Henry, Ruth Herkless, Helen Mair, Kathy Crowe McAfee, Tommy Nirider, Gwen Ott, Ibbie Price, Leonore Talley and Katy Upton, came together to help the Rochester community be a better place to live. And, today, 60 […] |
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| Who Was Red Knapp? |
| Red Knapp is something of a household name in the Rochester area. After all, local residents have been enjoying hamburgers at Red Knapp’s Dairy Bar on Main Street for the past 66 years. But who exactly was the man whose name blazes in neon over the front door of Rochester’s iconic burger spot? Long-time restaurateur […] |
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| Full Road Closure of Adams Road Bridge |
| The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will be closing down the bridge on Adams Road north of Hamlin Road for preventative maintenance starting Thursday, July 11 through September 1, 2016. Road: Adams Road Bridge over Adams Road Project limits: Adams Road north of Hamlin Road Community: Rochester Hills Preventative maintenance project to extend life of the bridge |
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