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Mary Beth Almond

C&G Staff Reporter – Rochester Post

Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond covers the city of Rochester, Rochester Community Schools and Avondale Schools for the Post. Almond has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2005 and attended Michigan State University.

Published September 19, 2018

Rochester Post

Armed man threatening suicide taken into custody after standoff

Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office took a man into custody after he fired a gun at his home on Silverbell Road in Orion Township on Sept. 17. Deputies responded to a 911 call at 4:05 p.m.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

Rochester Post

MDOT grant to improve safety at Rochester Road intersection

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester was recently awarded a safety enhancement grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation that city officials say will improve safety at the intersection of Rochester Road, and Romeo and Albertson streets.

Published September 18, 2018

Rochester Post

New Stony Creek Metropark event to raise money for people with disabilities

ROCHESTER HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Colored powder zones, silly string blast areas and bubble stations are all part of a new family-friendly event to raise funds for individuals with disabilities.

Published September 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester launches ‘ReadyRochester’ campaign

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester has launched a new tool to help residents and business owners prepare before disaster strikes.

Published September 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills breaks ground on Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Construction on the city’s first new park in 25 years is now underway in Rochester Hills. Community leaders officially broke ground on the 130-acre Innovation Hills Park, located north of Hamlin Road, east of Adams Road, Aug. 30.

Published September 11, 2018

Rochester Post

Library to host first Comic Fest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Comics, art and pop culture will be the focus of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s first Comic Fest this Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, featuring games, comic-making workshops, local artists, entertainment and more.

Published September 5, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Police arrest suspect linked to local bank robberies

ROCHESTER/LATHRUP VILLAGE — A 20-year-old man suspected of robbing two local banks this summer was arrested Aug. 14 by the Oakland County Fugitive Apprehension Team. Rochester Police Detective Luke Mitchell said officers responded to a holdup alarm at Alliance Catholic Credit Union, 912 N.Read More

Published September 4, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester eyes new electronic device policy

ROCHESTER — In this age of technology, most people have their smartphones and laptops available at a moment’s notice, but if they aren’t used correctly, such gadgets can cause problems.

Published September 4, 2018

Rochester Post

Man arrested for exposing himself in Target parking lot

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 74-year-old man is facing indecent exposure charges after three teenage girls reportedly saw him fondling himself outside the Target store in Rochester Hills.

Published September 4, 2018

Rochester Post

SmartTowns invites community to explore ‘Agents of Change’

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Published September 4, 2018

Rochester Post

Demand soars for on-campus housing at OU

ROCHESTER HILLS — Labor Day weekend marked the official opening of Oakland University’s new $78 million residence hall.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Virtual Bridge Walk and Run to help families celebrate Labor Day

ROCHESTER — The Paint Creek Trailways Commission is hoping the community will get an active and healthy start to the new school year by participating in the commission’s Labor Day Virtual Bridge Walk and Run.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester police enlist help of dog walkers with new program

ROCHESTER — Dog walkers in the Rochester area will become the new eyes and ears for the Rochester Police Department.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Art & Apples Festival returns Sept. 7-9

ROCHESTER — The Art & Apples Festival, the largest annual fundraiser produced by and for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, was ranked in the nation’s Top 10 Fine Art & Design Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine, out of a list of more than 2,000.