Join the Oakland Township Fire Department
Photo of a helicopter and Rescue truck from Oakland Township Fire DepartmentOakland Township Fire Department is Currently Seeking Applicants to fill Part-Time Positions Available within the Department. Minimum EMT Basic Certification required, Paramedic/Firefighter preferred. Starting pay of $15.00 per hour, maximum of 30 hours per week. All shifts available. Applications may be obtained at www.oaklandtownship.org or Oakland Township Hall, 4393 Collins Rd. Rochester, MI 48306 from the […]
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Career Dress of Pontiac and the Women’s Fund of Rochester
Six women pose with a giant check to Career Dress for $7,500.00The Women’s Fund of Rochester Presented a Check to Career Dress of Pontiac Career Dress is self-funded and has 10 dedicated volunteers who help women look professional for their job interviews. Last year alone they dressed 320 women. The Women’s Fund grant will go towards bus passes and gas cards to get the women to […]
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Rochester Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy
Rochester Police Department Logo in the shape of a badgeThe Rochester Police Department is proud to announce their Citizen’s Police Academy program for 2018. This informative and educational 10-week academy is designed to give citizens a greater understanding of how the police department operates. Interested citizens who live, own a business, or work in the City of Rochester are encouraged to apply. This is a […]
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The Doctors at the Library
Photo of a doctor with three colleaguesRochester Hills Public Library and Ascension Crittenton Hospital Team Up to Present Discussions on Latest Medical Advancements  The Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) and Ascension Crittenton Hospital have formed a partnership to provide you access to esteemed medical professionals. Through a new conversation series, The Doctors, beginning March 29, each medical professional will bring their unique […]
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Enter for a Chance to Win Tickets to See ‘Hands on a Hardbody’
In Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance’s latest production, Hands on Hardbody, ten hard-luck Texans, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. Based on true events and a 1997 documentary of the same name, the New York Times said, “You can […]
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Learning to Ski Just Got Easier with the New SkiRing™
Three photos showing skiers using the SkiRingInspiring New Skiers to Fall in Love, Right from the Start Lost Mitten, LLC received formal registration and the approval announcement for their ski-training ring design from the U.S. Patent Office. The SkiRing™ is a versatile training tool designed to assist in proper hand placement and athletic stance for skiers of all levels. Already in […]
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Dear Crabby, Do Minimalists have Junk Drawers?

I remember when being a minimalist meant creating art that was to-the-point, by reducing unnecessary detail; and it used simple materials and geometric shapes. It also described the idea of simple living, slow to change, slow growth in the economy, and a simple idea of faith – think Gandhi. More and more, those thoughts about simple living have manifested – in part, due to Baby Boomers aging and having too much stuff – to the point of the trend, to downsize and get rid of things …

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