Rochester Post

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 25, 2020

OU archival project documents the COVID-19 pandemic

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the COVID-19 crisis disrupts normal life across the nation, the Oakland University libraries are working to document and preserve southeast Michigan’s experiences with the pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Ludlow tot lot playground could soon see improvements

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester is hoping to get grant funding from the state to update the tot lot playground, near Ludlow Avenue, in Rochester Municipal Park.

Published June 23, 2020

Historic grain elevator could be moved for new office development

ROCHESTER — A new development could soon take the place of Rochester’s oldest business, the Rochester Elevator Co., at the corner of University and Water streets in downtown Rochester.

Published June 23, 2020

City, township buildings reopen with new safety features

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — After being closed to the public for months due to COVID-19, municipalities across the state have begun reopening city and township buildings.

Published June 23, 2020

COVID cancels, changes many summer events in Rochester

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — As the weather warms up, people usually look forward to attending outdoor concerts, open-air events or one of the many local fireworks shows, but this summer, many annual events have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Dequindre work zone camera provides real-time view

ROCHESTER HILLS — Dequindre Road is under construction for a widening project, and anyone can watch the progress online, thanks to a new work zone camera.

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.

Published June 22, 2020

Paddlers warned to avoid bypass channel on Clinton River, near Yates

ROCHESTER — The Clinton River Watershed Council is warning people to avoid paddling the Clinton River between downtown Rochester and the Yates dam due to an issue with river flow.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Superintendent of Oakland Schools Wanda Cook-Robinson tells residents that school will be open for in-person learning this fall at the L. Brooks Patterson Executive Office Building in Waterford June 11.

Published June 18, 2020

Oakland County nurses help to reopen schools after COVID-19 shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — Along with new backpacks, blue jeans and crayons, don’t forget to add face masks and hand sanitizer to your shopping list.

Published June 15, 2020

Oakland County launches new COVID-19 map, data

OAKLAND COUNTY — Each day, we learn of new cases of COVID-19 throughout Michigan. But how is the virus behaving in your hometown?

Published June 11, 2020

Rochester, Hills take action to support outdoor dining

ROCHESTER — As of June 8, bars and restaurants started serving dine-in customers for the first time in nearly three months, but many business owners are concerned customers won’t want to return to restaurants until COVID-19 is more contained.