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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 August 5, 2020

Rochester Post

OPC operating millage renewal, increase passes

ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An operating millage renewal for the Older Persons’ Commission, which also includes an OPC millage increase, got the green light from voters Aug. 4.

Published August 3, 2020

Rochester Post

Police investigate after three former RCS students die of apparent drug overdoses

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police are investigating potential drug overdoses after three former Rochester Community Schools students were found dead in a hotel room in Auburn Hills July 29.

Published July 30, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS sued over ex-teacher’s sexual misconduct, drug crimes involving students

ROCHESTER — Rochester Community Schools is facing a civil lawsuit after a former Rochester High School teacher was sentenced on sex and drug charges involving two students.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

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SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills changes 16 of its 32 precinct in response to COVID-19

ROCHESTER HILLS — COVID-19 has forced many municipalities, like Rochester Hills, to temporarily move precincts for upcoming elections.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Library uses 3D printers to print, donate face shields

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library has put its 3D printers to use to create face shields for local health care workers, senior centers and community members.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Downtown Rochester offers free parking through Labor Day weekend

ROCHESTER — In an effort to help boost economic recovery in downtown Rochester, the city is offering free parking through Labor Day weekend.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

COVID-19 pandemic brings change on election day

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Local city and township clerks are busy preparing for elections amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether voters opt to cast absentee ballots or vote in person at precincts, there are a number of things to keep in mind.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Police investigate drive-by shooting in Oakland Township

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Oakland Township substation responded to the 100 block of Cherry Drive on a report of shots being fired from a moving vehicle at a residence at 12:34 a.m July 26.

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

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Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Local nonprofits receive grants for pandemic recovery

ROCHESTER — Of the 84 nonprofits from across the county to share in $9.7 million in grants from the Oakland Together Community Response and Recovery Fund, six are from the Rochester area.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Donations for school supply drive collected through Aug. 7

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Area Neighborhood House is hosting the Blast Off 2 School supply drive to provide school supplies, back-to-school clothing and over 400 backpacks to children in need.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

New garden brings pollinators to Paint Creek Trail

ROCHESTER HILLS — Bicyclists, runners and anyone else utilizing the Paint Creek Trail can explore a new pollinator garden approximately 1/4 mile north of Tienken Road in Rochester Hills.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Clerks report a shortage of election inspectors due to COVID-19

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Holding an election in the middle of a pandemic undoubtedly creates a number of hurdles for local clerks.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

‘Clinton River Quest’ offers family fun in the watershed

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families are invited to embark on a watershed scavenger hunt to become a “River Ranger” this summer in a new program offered by the Clinton River Watershed Council.