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| Local Community Prays for Safety and Calm after Mosque Shooting |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Expresses Concern After Shots Fired at Islamic Society of North America Headquarters The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit expresses its concern after a mosque sign was shot at in Plainfield, Indiana. The mosque serves as the headquarters for the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). While thankfully nobody was reported injured […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Who Gets the Grandfather Clock? |
| Dear Crabby, My mom recently passed away and the pain of losing her is still fresh. But that hasn’t stopped people from asking for something personal of hers or asking if we’re gonna sell this or that. Is there any etiquette for this sort of thing? Thanks, Miranda Moneypenny Dear Miranda Moneypenny, First, let me […] |
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| Sheriff PAL Program Seeks Volunteer Coaches and Field Coordinators |
| The newly formed Sheriff PAL (Police Athletic League) Program is now seeking volunteer coaches and field coordinators to assist Oakland County youth sports leagues in tee ball, basketball, baseball, and soccer for summer 2016. Get your whistle ready – Our goal is to serve 500+ children in and around the city of Pontiac to begin […] |
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| The Women’s Fund Awards Scholarships to Three Rochester School Students |
| The Women’s Fund of Rochester, along with the Greater Rochester Area Community Foundation, awarded Rachel Butala, Kathryn Cesiel, and Olivia Mooney; each with a $1000 scholarship at the annual awards ceremony held April 19, 2016 at Rochester Adams High School Auditorium. Kathryn Cesiel, who attended Rochester Adams High School, plans to attend Kettering University in […] |
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| Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Presents Donations to Four Local Organizations |
| The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) recently presented donations for $20,000 to four local organizations The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail representative Chris Gray, Mary DiCaro -Recreation Supervisor for RARA’s SCAMP Program, Rochester Symphony Orchestra representative Theresa Meegan and Angela Aufdemberge, President & CEO of Vista Maria’s Wings Program, were on hand at Meadow […] |
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| Stoney Creek Girls Soccer Team Takes the Division 1 State Championship Title |
| School Honors the Student Athletes at a Recognition Event A celebration is scheduled for the Stoney Creek High School varsity girls soccer team who secured the title as Division 1 state champions. The event is planned for Tuesday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium and is open to the public. […] |
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| Directors Cup Awarded to Rochester College |
| The Rochester College Warriors earned their first ever United States Collegiate Athletic Association’s Director’s Cup Award for the 2015-2016 year. The award was presented to Rochester College Athletic Director Klint Pleasant at this year’s USCAA National Convention in Richmond, VA. The Director’s Cup is awarded annually to the USCAA athletic program that has had the most […] |
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| Oakland University Teacher Leadership Initiative the only one of its Kind in Michigan |
| Former SEHS dean Robert Maxfield and wife fund teacher leadership initiative at OU When Robert Maxfield joined Oakland University’s Educational Leadership faculty, he brought 40 years of teaching and leadership experience in Michigan’s public school system. Much of his career was devoted to helping teachers become effective leaders, and he was one of the architects […] |
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| Michigan Confirms case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever |
| Residents Reminded to Protect against all Tick-Borne Illness The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in a child in Cass County. This is the first confirmed case of RMSF contracted in Michigan since 2009. RMSF is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium […] |
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| Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Wins 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties |
| Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown has won a 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties for a first of its kind land records alert system, Property Records Notification (PRN). A winner in the Civic Education and Public Information category, PRN allows residents, professionals and law enforcement officials to receive timely notifications […] |
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| Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Gives Back to Ten Charitable Organizations |
| Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present more than $4000.00 in donations to 10 charitable organizations. Each April, RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations: The Ashley McCormick Flu Foundation and Ashley’s Bridge, Assistance League of […] |
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| Herman’s Hermits come to Meadow Brook Theatre |
| Meadow Brook Theatre Presents Annual Benefit Concert & Cuisine Featuring Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits, July 16 The fundraiser includes a pre-glow reception, strolling dinner and one-night-only concert with the band. All proceeds will benefit Meadow Brook Theatre, Michigan’s largest professional theatre. “We’re so excited to have Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits come to Meadow […] |
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| Area’s Biggest Firework Show, Festival of the Hills, Blasts Off June 29 |
| Thousands of families from Southeast Michigan will be setting up their chairs and blankets to watch the night sky light up on Wednesday, June 29, at the Annual Festival of the Hills Fireworks Show at Earl Borden Park. The Festival of the Hills, presented by Pulte Homes, is an Rochester Hills tradition celebrating it’s 20th […] |
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