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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 March 18, 2020

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As spring equinox nears, look to the stars

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a distant planet aglow amid clusters of stars, meteors streaking across the sky or a couple of familiar constellations, you see a lot by simply looking up.

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Published March 18, 2020

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Be prepared with a home emergency kit

METRO DETROIT — There’s no way to tell when an emergency will hit — whether it’s a power outage, tornado, flood, storm, or even a pandemic — so the best way to make sure you’re prepared is by building a home emergency kit.

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Published March 13, 2020

Rochester Post
RCS transitions to remote learning to help mitigate coronavirus

ROCHESTER — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all public and private Michigan schools to close for three weeks starting March 16 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in Michigan.

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Published March 12, 2020

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Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass. 

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Published March 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers
Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

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Published March 10, 2020

Rochester Post
RCS halts attendance incentives amid coronavirus concerns

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — In the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, Rochester Community Schools has put a stop to all attendance incentives.

 

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Published March 10, 2020

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Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

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Published March 4, 2020

Rochester Post
Rochester Hills Museum receives $50,000 state grant to help rebuild equipment barn

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will begin rebuilding a historical equipment barn on the property this summer with help from a state grant.

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Published March 4, 2020

Rochester Post
PCCA Saturdays offers free art activities for all ages

ROCHESTER — The community can join the Paint Creek Center for the Arts for a free, fun-filled day of family art this month.

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Published March 4, 2020

Rochester Post
Former Paint Creek Trail manager honored

ROCHESTER — After serving more than 15 years as the manager of the Paint Creek Trail, Kristen Myers was recently recognized for her service.

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Published March 3, 2020

Rochester Post
Former teacher sentenced to prison on sex, drug charges

ROCHESTER HILLS — A former Rochester High School teacher has been sentenced to 4-15 years in prison on sex and drug charges involving two students.

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Published February 25, 2020

Rochester Post
Museum’s March speaker series aims to cure cabin fever

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is offering a month of historical programs designed to keep cabin fever at bay.

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Published February 25, 2020

Rochester Post
Volunteers sought for emergency preparedness team

ROCHESTER — The community can learn how to help family, friends and neighbors in the event of an emergency with a little guidance from the Rochester Fire Department next month.

 

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Published February 25, 2020

Rochester Post
Rochester-area residents revved up for Autorama

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Many Rochester-area residents will show off their hot rods, custom cars and boats in this year’s Autorama.

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Published February 19, 2020

Rochester Post
New PCCA exhibit explores ‘Creatures Great & Small’

ROCHESTER — The Paint Creek Center for the Arts is kicking off the new decade with an exhibition that animal and art enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.

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