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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 November 12, 2019

Rochester Post

Shots fired at Amazon delivery man

ROCHESTER HILLS — An Amazon delivery driver was shot at while delivering packages in Rochester Hills, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Rochester Community Schools officials celebrate after learning the building and site sinking fund passed Nov. 5.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Voters pass Rochester Community Schools sinking fund proposal

ROCHESTER — Voters in the Rochester Community Schools district passed a 1.5 mill 10-year sinking fund proposal Nov. 5, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

Published November 6, 2019

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Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Liquor license approved for barbershop in downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER — An upscale barbershop/speakeasy bar will open next month in the former home of Froggy’s Toy Shop in downtown Rochester.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Library board names new director

ROCHESTER HILLS — Juliane Morian, the associate director and head of user experience at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, will succeed Christine Lind Hage as the new director of the Rochester Hills Public Library.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

RCS implements students’ social-emotional wellness initiatives

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Mental health conditions, which affect 1 in 5 Americans, can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, background or age.

Published November 5, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills voters pass road millage renewal, wait for write-in mayor to be declared

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills cast their ballots in favor of renewing a local road millage Nov. 5, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

Published October 29, 2019

Rochester Post

Paint Creek Cider Mill earns state historical marker

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The state has marked a local landmark’s place in history.

Published October 29, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester to host 5G informational town hall meeting

ROCHESTER — Those who want to learn more about 5G technology and what it means for Rochester residents are invited to attend a 5G informational town hall meeting hosted by the city of Rochester at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Rochester Community House.

Published October 29, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills wins state planning award for public outreach

ROCHESTER HILLS — The city of Rochester Hills was recently recognized for its excellence in engaging the public during its most recent master plan update.

Published October 23, 2019

Rochester Post

Head of Rochester Community Schools named state’s Superintendent of the Year

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Robert Shaner, the superintendent of Rochester Community Schools, was recently named the 2020 Michigan Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.

Published October 23, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills Fire Department joins in breast cancer awareness efforts

ROCHESTER HILLS — In an effort to bring awareness to the dangers of breast cancer, Rochester Hills firefighters can be seen sporting pink badges and T-shirts, or even driving pink vehicles, this month.

Published October 23, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills voters to decide road millage Nov. 5

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills will be asked if they want to renew a local road millage Nov. 5.

Published October 16, 2019

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Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Rochester Post

Mayors unite to discuss, combat issues impacting cities

ROCHESTER HILLS — Earlier this month, nearly 50 bipartisan mayors from across the country gathered in Rochester Hills to discuss issues impacting cities, share solutions, and learn about the initiatives and businesses driving the resurgence of metro Detroit.