Dear Crabby, What Do You Think About Elf on a Shelf?
Dear CrabbyDear Crabby, My Facebook feed is being flooded with images of friends’ Elf on the Shelf antics. Do you think this is a great holiday tradition or just more trouble than it’s worth? Thanks! Kris Claus Dear Kris Claus, Sadly, I know exactly what you are talking about. And if you can believe it that […]
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Oakland Township Library Board Seeks to Fill a Vacancy
The Oakland Township Library Board is seeking a qualified person to fill a vacancy occurring due to the recent passing of member William Gawthrop. Oakland Township Library Board President, Michael Tyler said, “Bill was a valuable asset, not only to the Oakland Township Library Board, but also, for the programs at the Rochester Library of […]
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Rochester Community Schools Administrator Selected for Gerstacker Leadership Program
Headshot of Laura WalshRochester Community Schools (RCS) is pleased to announce that Laura Walsh, assistant director of special education for elementary, has been selected to join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship Program in 2018. As part of the initiative, Walsh, along with 12 other teachers, principals, and program administrators from across Michigan, will receive concentrated leadership […]
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Oakland University Credit Union to Gift One Million Dollars to Students Who Study Outside of the U.S.
Two students examine a find during an archaeological dig in IsraelOakland University Credit Union Makes $1M Gift to Aid International Education Oakland University Credit Union (OUCU) President & CEO April M. Clobes announced at the Oakland University Board of Trustees meeting today her organization’s plan to donate $1M over the next five years. The gift will provide financial support to Oakland University students participating in study […]
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Preventing Holiday Package Theft
Tips include, tracking your packages, being available for delivery, requiring a signature, and opting for in-store pickupThere have been a couple reports of packages being removed from porches. Report suspicious activity to the Police Department and follow these tips for avoiding theft from “Porch Pirates.” It is a good idea to have a plan for holiday package deliveries. You can have items shipped to your work, or ask a neighbor who […]
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Oakland Community College Names New Chancellor
Interim Chancellor Peter Provenzano Accepts Role After Unanimous Board Vote Oakland Community College announces the appointment of Peter Provenzano to the position of Chancellor. Provenzano joined Oakland Community College in 2014 as Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services and a key member of the College’s executive leadership team. Since May 2017, Provenzano has served as the […]
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Downtown Rochester Snow Removal Plans
Snow EmergencyThe City of Rochester Department of Public Works (DPW) will continue winter snow removal procedures. Crews will be hauling snow from the downtown area of Rochester overnight and will be addressing intersections and bus stops throughout Friday, December 15. Here are some friendly reminders from the City of Rochester DPW as we begin our winter […]
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Ski with Santa at Pine Knob, Sunday, December 17

Children of all ages, skiers and snowboards, are invited to Ski with Santa at the Pine Knob Ski & Snowboard Resort this holiday season. Santa has secured Sunday, December 17, and Saturday December 23, to take nice boys and girls around the slopes of Pine Knob from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. both days. Skiing with Santa is free, however everyone who hits the slopes with the Jolly Old Elf will need to ...



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