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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 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Road Commission attacks phragmites on local roadways

OAKLAND COUNTY — This month, the Road Commission for Oakland County is working to eradicate phragmites, an aggressive reed that chokes out native plants, interferes with roadside drainage, easily catches fire and blocks roadways.

Published September 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Fleece & Thank You to attempt to break Guinness world record Sept. 21

ROCHESTER HILLS — Fleece & Thank You will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most people making “no-sew” fleece blankets simultaneously at one event and is requesting the help of the public.

Published September 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Innovation Hills Park receives grant for universal play area

ROCHESTER HILLS — Innovation Hills Park, which officials say will include the community’s first inclusive and accessible playground, recently received its largest grant to date.

A Road Commission for Oakland County camera shows the construction scene at Maple and Middlebelt roads Sept. 11.

Published September 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Roundabout work closes Maple, Middlebelt intersection

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County planned to begin working on a roundabout at Maple and Middlebelt roads that will involve a road closure this month.

Published September 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Nearly 80,000 people fill Art and Apples Festival

ROCHESTER — Rochester Municipal Park’s 30 acres were packed to the brim last weekend for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts’ 54th annual Art and Apples Festival.

Published September 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Oakland, Macomb county executives discuss issues over lunch

ROCHESTER — Newly appointed Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel recently met up to discuss politics, and both said it won’t be their last encounter.

Published September 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Volunteers needed to help clean the Clinton River

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River Watershed Council is looking for volunteers of all ages to help clean the Clinton River this month.

Published September 9, 2019

Rochester Post

Missing Rochester Hills man found by police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills man who had been missing since Sept. 5 was found safe by police in Rochester Hills Sept. 12.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Suite Dreams Project refreshes family’s home

ROCHESTER — After a weekend of chemotherapy at William Beaumont Hospital, 18-year-old Jackson Kingsley and his mom, Melissa, returned home to find that their condo had been completely transformed by The Suite Dreams Project.

Dressed as Rose Quartz, from the cartoon “Steven Universe,” librarian Rebecca LaFave uses a machine to stamp out a Wonder Woman button with Natalie Suszek, of Rochester Hills, in the makerspace during the Rochester Hills Public Library’s first Comic Fest.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Comic Fest returns to Rochester Hills Public Library

ROCHESTER HILLS — Graphic novel lovers of all ages can head to the Rochester Hills Public Library Sept. 14 for a full day of fun during Comic Fest.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Sephora, new fitness studio headed to Village of Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Some new businesses are opening up shop at the Village of Rochester Hills.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester wrestles with city phone service

ROCHESTER — Residents have a new set of phone numbers to add to their contacts for the city.

Published August 28, 2019

Rochester Post

Art and Apples Festival to open two hours early Sept. 6

ROCHESTER — Art lovers can explore the Art and Apples Festival two hours earlier this year.

Published August 20, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester University recognized for preserving historical barn, silo

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Historic Districts Commission recently awarded Rochester University the Earl E. Borden Historic Preservation Award for preserving and restoring a historical barn and silo, which date back to the early 1900s.