Rochester Post

Published November 26, 2018

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2018

Big, Bright Light Show makes spirits bright

It happens in an instant — the switch is flipped on the Big, Bright Light Show, setting the buildings in downtown Rochester aglow with 1.5 million points of rainbow LED light.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

Rochester Hills’ draft master plan under public review

ROCHESTER HILLS — A draft of the city’s 2018 master plan is now open for public review and input through Dec. 4 following the Oct. 22 Rochester Hills City Council meeting.

Published November 16, 2018

Gobble Shoot to celebrate archery at Marsh View Park

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Archery novices are invited to the Gobble Shoot at Marsh View Park Nov. 24.

Published November 16, 2018

Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township small businesses lend a helping hand in the community

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Small businesses often pour their energy, time and money into local events and organizations that help strengthen the ties within a community.

Published November 16, 2018

New hitching posts aid township equestrians

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Horse riding enthusiasts can utilize two new hitching posts at Cranberry Lake Park, on Predmore Road.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 14, 2018

Rochester Hills man gets 4-10 years for shooting at lost teen

A Rochester Hills man who fired a gun at a lost teen who was looking for directions was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts Nov. 13.

Published November 13, 2018

Oakland Township land preservation renewal approved

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Township voters approved a land preservation renewal Nov. 6, paving the way to continue to purchase and protect local green space.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester-area voters decide local races, proposals Nov. 6

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in the Rochester Post’s coverage area hit the polls Nov. 6 to decide on a number of state and local races, a purchasing charter amendment in Rochester, and more.

Published November 13, 2018

A tribute and thanks to veterans

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — World leaders signed an armistice 100 years ago in a train car in France. The goal was to end four years of conflict in the war to end all wars.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester kicks off holiday season with Lagniappe, light show

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will get merry and bright for the holidays with Lagniappe and the kickoff of the Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 19.

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.