Dear Crabby, Will that Chinese Space Station Land in Michigan?

As long as no one gets hurt – I hope so – what fun! Just a couple months ago we were all worried about another meteor falling on us – now, it’s the Tiangong-1 Space Station, and certainly – as it would seem – Michigan is in the path of the uncontrolled vessel, which launched in 2011. But so is a lot of the world. And most of that path is water. The chances are slim, really slim. Yet, there is a chance. In fact, Governor Rick Snyder has activated Michigan’s Emergency Operations Center to monitor the bus-sized space station set to pummel to earth over the Easter weekend ...

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Oakland Township is Seeking a New Historic District Commission Member
Photo of the Axford-Coffin farmhouse, marker, and flagpoleThe Charter Township of Oakland welcomes residents that have a passion for the Township and local preservation. The Historic District Commission (HDC) oversees local historic districts, offers guidance to homeowners, and attempts to educate residents on preserving the cultural heritage of the township. The HDC also manages the operations of Cranberry Lake Farm (CLF) Historic District, which includes […]
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REVIEW: Pick Up and Go See ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ at Oakland University
Timing is everything. When Hands on a Hardbody arrived on Broadway in 2013, it ran for just 28 shows before the curtain came down. Many probably mused at how a musical about 10 down-on-their-luck Texans trying to win a truck was even relevant. Well, a lot can change in three years, and the Oakland University […]
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Rochester and Good Deeds Day 2018
Logo for Rochester's Good Deeds Day 2018Good Deeds Day is an international event with millions of participants in 70+ countries paying it forward through good deeds both large and small on April 15. For Rochester’s Good Deed, they are collecting household items for the Neighborhood House Clothes Closet. Rochester’s Good Deeds Day, held at the Rochester Fire Department (277 E. Second […]
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Rochester Area Neighborhood House Celebrates Neighbors Helping Neighbors for 50 Years
People place thier names on the tiles mounted to a wallCapital Campaign Donor Recognition Event & 50th Birthday Kick-off Rochester Area Neighborhood House recently hosted a celebration to dedicate their Donor Wall with the friends who made their new home possible. Because of the generous donations by individuals, organizations, faith communities and businesses, Neighborhood House was able to obtain a new facility at 1720 S. […]
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Happy Easter Weekend - Enjoy the Holiday!