Avondale Hosts A Train Show
Get on the right track at the Avondale Education Foundation “A” Train Show The largest model train show in the state comes to Avondale High School on January 15 for the 13 straight year. The “A” Train Show is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Avondale Education Foundation (AEF) which funds educational enrichment […]
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Utility Bills Adding Up, CARE Program Can Help
CARE Application Fairs to Aid Residents Struggling With Utility Bills January 11 & 13 Events Offer Personal Assistance with Application Process The Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) program will hold two events to provide one-on-one support for Consumers Energy customers from across the region who need help applying for utility assistance. The CARE Application […]
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Eagle Scout to be Enhances Veterans Memorial Pointe in Rochester Hills
Drew Gordon pictured with his grandparents, Charles and Sue Nurek after receiving special recognition at the Rochester Hills City council meeting Avondale High School Student Honored at Rochester Hills City Council Meeting for Community Project Avondale High School senior Drew Gordon has been in Boys Scouts since the second grade with a goal of achieving the highest level in scouting, the Eagle Scout. His recent efforts to enhance Veterans Memorial Pointe in Rochester Hills not only […]
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First Used Book Sale of the New Year at the Rochester Hills Public Library
The new Friends of the Library used book sale area is located on the upper level, currently they have three sales per year open to the public - photo by Michael Dwyer The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library sale of used books and assorted other media on January 18-22 gives book-o-philes, game lovers, music and movie fans —and this year even art aficionados — the opportunity to start 2017 in a big way. The sale takes place at the Friends’ second floor used book sale […]
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Rochester Community Schools CLOSED, Most Others Open
School Closings It’s a Snow Day for Rochester Community Schools. A late notice went out about 6:00 a.m., upsetting some parents whose children have to be ready for 6:30 a.m. buses. All the kids were reported to fine with the decision and went back to sleep. Oakland University OPEN Rochester College OPEN Oakland Community College OPEN Avondale […]
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Byers Wrecker Service has Hooked-up the Rochester Area for Decades
Wreckers standing in front of the Lee & Byers gas station at 126 S. Byers Wrecker Service Has Been Assisting Rochester Motorists for Decades By Deborah J. Larsen When Rochester area residents need a vehicle towed, they don’t say, “Call a wrecker.” They say, “Call Byers.” For 66 years, the familiar red tow trucks have responded to local residents needing assistance. Harry E. “Gene” Byers started out in auto […]
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