Rochester Post

Published October 8, 2019

Rochester Hills native competes in Food Network’s ‘Haunted Gingerbread Showdown’

ROCHESTER HILLS — Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, will appear on Food Network’s “Haunted Gingerbread Showdown” this weekend.

Published October 8, 2019

Woman accused of attacking friend posts $75K bond

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills woman accused of attacking a friend who refused her sexual advances has posted her $75,000 bond, but she has been placed on house arrest and is being monitored via a GPS tether.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

Published October 2, 2019

Rochester City Council candidates share views at forum

ROCHESTER — The seven people running for four open seats on the Rochester City Council shared the spotlight during a League of Women Voters candidate forum at City Hall Sept. 16.

Published October 2, 2019

Federal grant to add 8 firefighters in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Fire Department was recently awarded a nearly $1.6 million federal grant to hire eight full-time-equivalent firefighters.

Published October 2, 2019

Oakland Township seeks input on parks and rec plan

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Officials are revising the township’s parks and recreation master plan and want residents’ input to help shape goals, objectives and potential projects for the next five years.

Published October 2, 2019

Rochester Hills awarded grant for Auburn Road corridor

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rain gardens will soon be installed along a portion of the Auburn Road corridor in Rochester Hills, thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.

Published September 30, 2019

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.

Published September 25, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 27-29

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 25, 2019

Rochester Hills native competes in ‘Survivor’

ROCHESTER HILLS — Lauren Beck, a former resident of Rochester Hills, will appear in the 39th season of “Survivor,” which premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 on CBS.

Published September 25, 2019

Home invasion suspect found dead after attacking elderly man in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 44-year-old man died after breaking into a Rochester Hills condominium and brutally attacking a 90-year-old man Sept. 23, according to police.