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| Avondale Theatre Company hosts Dramathon to Raise Money and Build Skills |
| Avondale High School ninth through twelfth graders gave up 12 hours of their weekend to attend the school’s theater department event, Dramathon, which ran from Saturday noon to Saturday midnight. The event raises money to support the Avondale Theatre Company (ATC) compete in regional and state level competitions throughout the school year. This year, the […] |
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| Bowling Fundraiser for Allison Wisniewski |
 A Bowling Fundraiser for Allison Wisniewski will be held on November 13 at Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills. Allison is battling MMN (Multifocal Motor Neuropathy). |
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| Michigan Authors Coming to Barnes & Noble in Rochester Hills |
 Three authors not to miss this late fall season will be visiting the Rochester Hills Barnes & Noble Bookstore – Nicole Curtis, Nakesha Woods, and Amy S. Eckert. All different genres from fun and engaging
women. Meet the author, get the book signed, and start your holiday shopping. |
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| The Nicole Curtis book-signing is TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. |
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| The Princeton Review Names Oakland University among Best Business Schools |
 Oakland University’s School of Business Administration is featured on The Princeton Review’s 2017 list of the 294 best business schools in the nation. Oakland University’s School of Business Administration is among the nation’s best business schools, according to The Princeton Review. The
education services company profiles the school in the new 2017 edition of its annual book, “The Best […] |
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| Fatal Hit and Run, Sheriff Needs Your Help |
 The Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle/pedestrian hit and run crash that occurred upon northbound Telegraph Road near Menoninee Street at 7:10 p.m. in Pontiac. A 53 year old homeless resident of Pontiac was killed when he was
struck in the left lane by an unknown vehicle as he attempting to cross […] |
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| Avondale High School Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist |
 Avondale High School senior, Aparna Sumanth, joins an elite group of only 16,000 students in the country to be named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists competing for a share of $33 million
in National Merit Scholarship awards that will be offered next spring. The semifinalists scored in the top 1% of the 1.6 million juniors who […] |
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| OUCARES’ Collaboration with Oakland County Parks wins National Award |
 The Oakland University Center for Autism’s Outreach Services (OUCARES) was recently honored with
a 2016 Removing Barriers Special Award from the National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials. The recognition was for a program that allows OUCARES summer camp participants to engage in activities such as fishing, boating, rappelling and climbing at Independence Oaks Park […] |
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| GLWA Bond Sale Reflects Oakland County Practices |
 The $309.1 million in cash savings and $251.8 million in new capital projects generated from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) $1.3 billion inaugural bond sale highlights how the formation of the authority is helping to bring fiscal responsibility to the water and sewer system, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said
today. “When we […] |
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| Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Announces Treats for Troops Halloween Candy
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 Sheriff’s Office Announces 7th Annual “Treats for Troops” For parents
looking for an alternative to their children consuming excessive amounts of candy at Halloween while engaging in a service project with their children, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Halloween candy as part of its 7th annual “Treats for Troops” collection to send thanks, […] |
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| Hamlin Elementary Celebrates New Playground as Part of Bond Efforts |
 Hamlin Elementary School celebrated the unveiling of their new playground Saturday during a festive fall event. The new playground was funded through the bond efforts, which voters overwhelmingly approved in November 2015. “We are excited that our children have a new area to play, socialize, and get some good physical
exercise,” said Hamlin Elementary School […] |
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| The Women’s Fund, Crossroads for Youth, and Cooking to Learn |
 The Women’s Fund Grant to Crossroads for Youth Last year the Women’s Fund provided the Crossroads for Youth with a $2500 grant toward
Cooking to Learn program. Crossroads for Youth is a private, nonprofit treatment agency that serves at-risk children and youth. The grant is helping girls learn budgeting, healthy cooking, reading, math and teamwork. […] |
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