Rochester Post

Published September 8, 2020

Gardner-White to open in former Art Van store

ROCHESTER HILLS — Gardner-White recently announced it has purchased the former Art Van store at 1032 S. Rochester Road — which closed after Art Van declared bankruptcy and abruptly liquidated and closed all of its stores in March.

Published September 8, 2020

Brooksie Way goes virtual

ROCHESTER HILLS — With many competitive races canceled this year due to COVID-19, many avid runners have been left in the dust. Organizers of the 13th annual McLaren Brooksie Way, however, have found a creative solution, allowing runners to pick their favorite course, day and time to participate.

Published September 8, 2020

Man injured in crash, vehicle fire

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash and fire on North Adams Road, just north of Walton Boulevard, at around 5 p.m. Aug. 31.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester celebrates a month of art in September

ROCHESTER — This September, the community is invited to head to downtown Rochester to enjoy a variety of art.

Published September 8, 2020

Rochester Hills man conquers 100 miles for hunger

ROCHESTER HILLS — For most people, a marathon — 26.2 miles — is the ultimate test of endurance, but for Rochester Hills distance runner Edgardo Perez, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Published September 8, 2020

Fall programs head outdoors in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Getting outside is arguably more important now than ever. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rochester Hills Natural Resources Manager Matt Einheuser said park usage has skyrocketed throughout the city.

Published September 8, 2020

Gyms, pools can open, sports resume

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is hoping a new state order will allow community citizens, businesses and other departments and organizations to operate in a proactive manner moving forward.

Published August 25, 2020

Rochester veteran reflects on military service

ROCHESTER — A couple months prior to Art Simmons arriving in South Vietnam, droves of American troops were called upon to fight in the Vietnam War.

Published August 25, 2020

Rochester retains AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s

ROCHESTER — Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has reaffirmed the city of Rochester’s AAA long-term rating amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Published August 25, 2020

Looking Back: Mae Axford

ROCHESTER — Mae Axford’s list of accomplishments include serving as a director of the Red Cross for 22 consecutive years, making over 100 quilts and being an active member of at least eight organizations.

Published August 25, 2020

Parks see increase in visitors, wrestle to keep people safe during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Whether to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness or the inability to travel, Michiganders have flocked to parks to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.

Published August 25, 2020

Taking aim at teen driver safety

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.

Published August 25, 2020

Child care for remote learners is a struggle during COVID-19

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP/TROY — Most schools are welcoming students back with virtual learning this fall, leaving many parents to either juggle work along with their child’s online learning or find suitable child care during a worldwide pandemic.

Published August 25, 2020

Behind the Wheel: Ford models are a family affair

WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

Published August 25, 2020

Conservationist says restoring nature starts at home

METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.

Published August 24, 2020

Oakland County seeks to renew, increase millage for parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

Published August 17, 2020

Stony Creek Metropark’s Shelden Trails redevelopment project begins

ROCHESTER HILLS — Huron-Clinton Metroparks is redeveloping its Shelden Trails system in the hopes of improving trail sustainability, expanding the existing system, adding accessibility, improving signage and reducing user conflict.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.