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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 20, 2018

Rochester Post

Big, Bright Light Show makes spirits bright

It happens in an instant — the switch is flipped on the Big, Bright Light Show, setting the buildings in downtown Rochester aglow with 1.5 million points of rainbow LED light. For many, the main event — which made its 13th annual seasonal debut Nov.

Published November 16, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills’ draft master plan under public review

ROCHESTER HILLS — A draft of the city’s 2018 master plan is now open for public review and input through Dec. 4 following the Oct. 22 Rochester Hills City Council meeting.

Published November 16, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township small businesses lend a helping hand in the community

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Small businesses often pour their energy, time and money into local events and organizations that help strengthen the ties within a community.

Published November 14, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills man gets 4-10 years for shooting at lost teen

A Rochester Hills man who fired a gun at a lost teen who was looking for directions was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts Nov. 13.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester-area voters decide local races, proposals Nov. 6

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in the Rochester Post’s coverage area hit the polls Nov. 6 to decide on a number of state and local races, a purchasing charter amendment in Rochester, and more.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester kicks off holiday season with Lagniappe, light show

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will get merry and bright for the holidays with Lagniappe and the kickoff of the Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 19.

Published November 8, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester man sentenced to jail for involvement in federal FCA-UAW probe

ROCHESTER — A local former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles financial adviser will spend 15 months in federal prison in connection to a scheme to bribe United Auto Workers officials.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

FEMA grant to help keep Rochester firefighters healthy

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department was recently awarded a $24,769 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

New library resource grants access to over 300 online courses

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library recently unveiled a new electronic tool that staff says will provide patrons with lifelong learning opportunities in the comfort of their own homes.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

Water resources commissioner discusses water issues

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan’s water and sewer infrastructure is rapidly deteriorating, according to Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.

Published October 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Ex Avondale coach, hall monitor accused of sexual relationship with student

A former coach and hall monitor at Avondale High School has been charged for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student.

Published October 30, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester considers adding skatepark to Jaycee Park

ROCHESTER — Fundraising for a new skatepark in downtown Rochester will begin this February.

Published October 30, 2018

Rochester Post

STEM science festival returns

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community Schools Parent Teacher Association Council is encouraging district families to come out for its STEM + Families Science Festival.

Published October 30, 2018

Rochester Post

Auto supplier to invest $57.8 million, build on vacant acres in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — German auto supplier Kostal Kontakt Systeme Inc. plans to build a new facility in Rochester Hills, investing $57.8 million into the community and creating 32 jobs.

Published October 24, 2018

Rochester Post

Adams High School teacher accused of ‘unprofessional conduct,’ suspended

A teacher at Rochester Adams High School has been suspended for “unprofessional conduct” with a recent graduate while Rochester Community Schools and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office investigate, district officials said Oct. 23.