Rochester Post

Published July 10, 2018

Restaurant to fill former Famous Dave’s BBQ site

ROCHESTER HILLS — A new restaurant will open soon on the site formerly occupied by Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurant on Rochester Road, near Auburn Road. Anchor Bar, a franchise owned by Banana Leaf Inc., serves up casual food and drinks.

Published July 10, 2018

MSO Summer Games help seniors stay active

ROCHESTER — Staying active as you grow older isn’t always easy, but there are advantages for those who can. Glenn Clark, the owner of Stardust Ballroom, in Keego Harbor, said dancing is a great way for seniors to keep their bodies — and minds — healthy and strong.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 9, 2018

Man drowns at Spencer Park in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 27-year-old Royal Oak man drowned around 7:22 p.m. July 7 at Spencer Park.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

‘Good Neighbor’ recognized for helping out during snowfall

ROCHESTER — The Rochester City Beautiful Commission recently presented Ray Thietten with a Good Neighbor Award.

Published July 2, 2018

Restroom will reflect historic nature of park

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A new unisex restroom is planned for the Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District.

Published July 2, 2018

Rochester secures new contract for winter

ROCHESTER — Summer is here, but the city of Rochester already has its sights set on winter. In March, the city’s current rock salt provider, Cargill Inc., announced it was unable to fulfill the terms of the contract for the 2018-19 season.

Published July 2, 2018

Ludlow reconstruction to begin this summer, into fall

ROCHESTER — Ludlow Avenue will soon get a complete makeover in the city of Rochester. City Manager Blaine Wing said the project is the first of its kind in the city’s efforts to coordinate updates to its utilities, roads and sidewalks.

Published June 29, 2018

County commission shows support for ‘red flag’ gun legislation

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the heated debate over Second Amendment rights, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has made a statement on where it stands in regard to weapons and mental health.

Published June 29, 2018

Oakland County Fair to feature dinosaurs, magic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Grab the kids, some sunscreen and an appetite for elephant ears, because the Oakland County Fair is coming back to Davisburg July 6-15.

Geri Feigelson, left, of West Bloomfield, and Sue Carlson, right, of Farmington Hills, hike on the West Bloomfield Trail June 26. The trail is one of many nature trails open to the public throughout the township.

Published June 28, 2018

Oakland County parks to launch guided hike series

OAKLAND COUNTY — Whether you’re looking to get moving this summer or you’re just bored of the usual sights and sounds of your neighborhood walking route, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department has got you covered.

Published June 28, 2018

Oakland County Fair to feature dinosaurs, magic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Grab the kids, some sunscreen and an appetite for elephant ears, because the Oakland County Fair is coming back to Davisburg July 6-15.

Published June 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Flyer to be featured on Discovery’s ‘Sticker Shock’

FERNDALE — Last year, Ferndale resident Chris Beltz shared the history of his 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer with our readers as part of C & G Newspapers’ Behind the Wheel series, and now the story of his car is about to reach an even bigger audience on national TV.

Published June 26, 2018

World Trade Center steel beam to be part of Rochester memorial

ROCHESTER — Hundreds of tons of remnant steel from the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center have been shared with community groups, museums, military bases and fire stations around the world, many of them now standing as memorials for 9/11.