C&G Newspapers

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 October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Work to begin on Innovation Hills Park playground

ROCHESTER HILLS — The community’s first inclusive and accessible playground will take shape at Innovation Hills Park over the next year.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Library to pilot new laptop-borrowing program

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Whether its accessing Google Classroom for school, a Zoom meeting for work or just to connect virtually with a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending more time online than ever before.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Now hiring: businesses struggle to find employees during COVID-19

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Keeping businesses staffed during COVID-19 isn’t as easy as one might think.

Bemis Elementary awarded second National Blue Ribbon

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Bemis Elementary awarded second National Blue Ribbon

TROY — Bemis Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the second time the school has been honored.

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills doctor charged with multiple felonies

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills doctor has been accused by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel of running a criminal enterprise, including delivery of controlled substances, as well as falsely reporting patient information.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Four run for seats on RCS Board of Education

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Four people are running for various seats on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education Nov. 3.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

COVID-19 won’t scare off all trick-or-treaters this Halloween

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Celebrating Halloween will look a bit different for costumed kiddos this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

$2 million federal grant to further study widening Adams

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Road Commission for Oakland County has been awarded a $2 million grant to help complete an environmental impact statement on the future proposed widening of Adams Road in Rochester Hills.

Published October 9, 2020

Rochester Post

Police seek help identifying larceny suspects

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the two suspects worked together to cause a distraction and then took a wallet out of the purse of the 77-year-old woman who had been shopping at the store.

Published October 6, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills man charged after alleged assault of homeowner for blue lights in support of police

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 24-year-old man from Rochester Hills has been charged with two felonies after deputies say he entered another man’s home, punched him in the back of the head and broke a window before fleeing the area.

Published October 6, 2020

Rochester Post

Early absentee ballot voting begins in Michigan

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Election clerks across the state have opened their offices for early voting in preparation for the Nov. 3 election.

Published October 6, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS resumes in-person learning for some students

ROCHESTER HILLS — The majority of students in the Rochester Community Schools district headed back to their classrooms this week for the first time in over six months.

Published September 29, 2020

Rochester Post

Suspect accused of assaulting homeowner for blue lights that support police

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 24-year-old man from Rochester Hills is facing two felony charges after deputies say he allegedly entered another man’s home, punched him in the back of the head and broke a window before fleeing the area.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.