Rochester Post

Published November 20, 2019

Village of Rochester Hills to welcome Von Maur department store

ROCHESTER HILLS — Construction has begun on the Midwest department store Von Maur, which will open in the former two-story Carson’s store at 400 N. Adams Road in the Village of Rochester Hills next fall.

Published November 20, 2019

Barnett sworn in for fourth term as Rochester Hills mayor

ROCHESTER HILLS — This just (written) in: Voters have officially re-elected Bryan Barnett as the mayor of Rochester Hills.

Published November 20, 2019

Rochester to celebrate Lagniappe, debut of Big, Bright Light Show

ROCHESTER — Those who are already in the holiday spirit have another reason to be merry. In just a few days, downtown Rochester will transform into a sparkling holiday spectacular, with 1.5 million points of glimmering light.

Published November 19, 2019

Teen continues to battle rare bone disease

ROCHESTER — At first glance, you’d never know 15-year-old Alyea Rourke’s body is at war battling an invisible disease that affects one in a million people.

Published November 18, 2019

Health Division reports first flu death in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Health Division has reported the first flu-associated death in the county after a 69-year-old man passed away Nov. 7.

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

Shots fired at Amazon delivery man

ROCHESTER HILLS — An Amazon delivery driver was shot at while delivering packages in Rochester Hills, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Rochester Community Schools officials celebrate after learning the building and site sinking fund passed Nov. 5.

Published November 6, 2019

Voters pass Rochester Community Schools sinking fund proposal

ROCHESTER — Voters in the Rochester Community Schools district passed a 1.5 mill 10-year sinking fund proposal Nov. 5, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

Published November 6, 2019

OCC operating millage renewal passes overwhelmingly

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, voters in the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, overwhelmingly passed the college’s operating millage renewal.

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Published November 6, 2019

Liquor license approved for barbershop in downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER — An upscale barbershop/speakeasy bar will open next month in the former home of Froggy’s Toy Shop in downtown Rochester.

Published November 6, 2019

Library board names new director

ROCHESTER HILLS — Juliane Morian, the associate director and head of user experience at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, will succeed Christine Lind Hage as the new director of the Rochester Hills Public Library.

Published November 6, 2019

RCS implements students’ social-emotional wellness initiatives

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Mental health conditions, which affect 1 in 5 Americans, can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, background or age.