Rochester Post

Published June 5, 2019

METRO DETROIT — Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force Dwight Eisenhower famously said the task of D-Day would not be an easy one, given the enemy was “well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened.”

Published June 5, 2019

Lanes to close on I-75 from Long Lake to M-24 this weekend

TROY/AUBURN HILLS — Three lanes of traffic in both directions of Interstate 75, from Square Lake Road to M-24, are set to close, leaving one lane open 3 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9. In addition to bridge repairs, crews will make repairs to pavement within the work zone.

State Rep. Bill Sowerby, D-Clinton Township, is joining other legislators in a plan to attack illiteracy.

Published June 5, 2019

Local legislators bringing literacy back to forefront

LANSING — The literacy crisis in Michigan has not improved, leading to a new push from state legislators to address statewide deficiencies.

Published June 5, 2019

Around the campfire, the talk is of memories, camaraderie

METRO DETROIT — The scent of charcoal smoldering in the air. The sounds of kids playing cornhole. Watching the sunset from a chaise lawn chair. It's all part of the camping experience in Michigan.

Published June 5, 2019

Families make it work — successfully

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered how and why family members decide to work together to make a business thrive? C & G Newspapers asked some folks who have been doing it successfully for years, as well as a family that has just branched out to the second generation.

Published June 5, 2019

Small backyards can pack a big punch

METRO DETROIT — If you have a small backyard, your big ideas can be right at home. According to local experts, homeowners with small backyards don’t have to scale down their big ideas, and a few simple yard hacks can make your space seem bigger than it really is.

Published June 5, 2019

Strategic plan to help guide Rochester Hills Fire Department through 2029

ROCHESTER HILLS — The population in Rochester Hills is expected to grow over the next 10 years, which officials say will only increase the city’s emergency call volume. Rochester Hills Fire Chief Sean Canto said one of the priorities of the Fire Department is maintaining its current level of service — which includes a six-minute response time — with an increasing and continually aging population.

Published June 5, 2019

‘Reading Is a Blast’ at the library this summer

ROCHESTER — Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes a host of free time to fill. The Rochester Hills Public Library is inviting children, teens and adults to spend their summer engaged in books and other fun programming at the library.

Published June 5, 2019

RCS to offer transitional kindergarten program this fall

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools district is offering a new program next year that’s designed to meet the needs of young students who might not be ready for a traditional kindergarten classroom.

Published June 5, 2019

Music in the Meadows hits a high note this summer

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Families and friends can unwind in two township parks this summer to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass, folk and classical music. The 14th annual Music in the Meadows series, hosted by Oakland Township Parks and Recreation, will supply free Friday night concerts June 7, July 12 and Aug. 16 in two different parks.

Published May 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 29, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 31-June 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 29, 2019

Uncover the thrill of the grill in rare and well-done form

METRO DETROIT — Warm up to cooking outdoors with these tips from folks who know their way around the grill grates.

Published May 29, 2019

Charitable runs/walks can be a kickstart to fitness

METRO DETROIT — Los Angeles-based celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine will be competing in a 50-mile ultramarathon to raise money for HAVEN of Oakland County.

Published May 28, 2019

Tether removed for teacher accused of sexual misconduct

ROCHESTER HILLS — A judge recently decided to loosen bond restrictions for former Rochester High School special education teacher Kathryn Marie Houghtaling, who is in the midst of a sexual abuse case involving two students, saying she can remove her electronic tether.

Published May 28, 2019

Local artist wins national poster contest celebrating Woodstock anniversary

ROCHESTER HILLS — As an artist, graphic designer, and art and design professor at Oakland University, Tim Gralewski is always looking for new ways to express his creativity.

Published May 28, 2019

New park follows township vision

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A pavilion, a playground, a scenic overlook, trails and a native plant garden combine in Gallagher Creek Park to create a sense of community for township residents. “This is a wonderful project,” Colin Choi, the Parks and Recreation Commission chairman, said at the park dedication May 23.

Published May 24, 2019

Falling in the shadows of heroes

METRO DETROIT — Peter Braun made his first parachute landing on his 17th birthday. He’s 54 now and has logged 6,500 jumps. None will be more meaningful than those he’s scheduled to make this June

Published May 24, 2019

Two hospitalized following crash in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 24-year-old Shelby Township woman and a 23-year-old woman from Rochester Hills were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Livernois Road in Rochester Hills at around 11 a.m. May 23.

Published May 22, 2019

Veterans groups embrace service, challenges of survival

METRO DETROIT — In 1966, Tim Litz returned from Vietnam a Marine, ready to get on with life. It wasn’t long before he found the Veterans of Foreign Wars.