REVIEW: Oakland University’s ‘Seagull’ Dives Deep Into Human Nature
I am sure at one point on my journey to obtain my English degree years ago that the works of Anton Chekhov (1860 – 1904) and I crossed paths. To be honest, I really don’t remember, which is why I welcomed the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of the Oakland University School of […]
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Avon Creek Restoration Project
Avon Creek with shoreline foilageRochester Hills Receives $100,000 for Creek Restoration The City of Rochester Hills recently received $100,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to complete the connection from Avon Creek to the Clinton River. The creek runs through the Rochester Hills City Hall property, at Avon Road and Rochester Hills Drive. Years of creek erosion made […]
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Local Synchronized Skating Team Take Bronze at Sectional Championships
12 girls skate in matching costums in a circle with a seated audience in the stands of the arenaIn their first season competing in the Preliminary division, ONYX Synchronized Skating took third place at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, held January 30 – February 2 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is the highest level of competition for a Preliminary division team. This year, the division included ten teams from across the […]
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Faith in Action of Oakland County Hosts Fifth Annual Dancing with the Stars
Two dancers dip low in a dance move with judges watching from a nearby tableRochester Area Leaders Put On Their Dancing Shoes Faith in Action of Oakland County presents its fifth annual fundraiser, “Dancing with the Stars” on March 9. Much like the television show, the Oakland County Dancing with the Stars feature local celebrities. Jason Colthorp, WDIV Anchor/Reporter will once again be the Dancing with the Stars Emcee. Guest […]
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Hart Middle School named 2019 Michigan School of Character
Student and adult hold up a sign that reads "Thank you for being Awesome, Hart appreciates you"The Rochester Community School District is pleased to announce that Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character in collaboration with the state of Michigan, has named Hart Middle School a 2019 Michigan School of Character. The program recognized Hart as a school that has demonstrated its use of character development to drive a positive […]
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Zenith Brass presents Free Concert in Rochester
The members of the band in formal dress, seated, with their brass instuments on their lapsZenith Brass will present its 24th Annual Winter Concert at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday, February 24 at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for the Harmony in the Hills Concert series. The church is located at 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester, MI 48307. The concert features several works of European classical music including Handel’s Water Music […]
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