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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 January 22, 2020

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Parents debate when is right for children to have smartphones

METRO DETROIT — When to give a child a smartphone depends on a lot of factors, say metro Detroit parents.

Published January 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Meadow Brook Hall offers reduced admission to low-income families

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can spend the day at Meadow Brook Hall for a reduced admission price, thanks to a program called Museums for All.

Published January 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Outdoor adult fitness park opens at the OPC

ROCHESTER — Seniors who want to switch up their fitness routines in the new year can head to the new outdoor adult fitness center at the Older Persons’ Commission.

Published January 21, 2020

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Beaumont researchers discover key biomarkers for predicting autism in newborns

METRO DETROIT — Scientists are one step closer to developing an autism screening for newborns.

Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Seniors prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics Winter Games

ROCHESTER — When Craig Butler turned 50 last March, he jumped at the chance to participate in the Michigan Senior Olympics.

Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Seven students to receive OU’s Keeper of the Dream Award

ROCHESTER HILLS — Seven Oakland University students will be recognized for their work in breaking down racial and cultural barriers during the university’s annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.

Published January 7, 2020

Rochester Post

‘Good Neighbor’ recognized for efforts to save monarch butterflies

ROCHESTER — Marilyn Trent was recently recognized for her efforts to get the community involved in saving monarch butterflies, earning her a Good Neighbor Award.

Published January 7, 2020

Rochester Post

Fire and Ice Festival to help kick off Oakland County’s bicentennial

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will help Oakland County kick off a year full of fun in celebration of the county’s bicentennial during the 13th annual Fire and Ice Festival next weekend.

Published December 30, 2019

Rochester Post

Library presents ‘Holistic Health Care,’ a SmartTowns program

ROCHESTER HILLS — January is a great time to learn something new. Locally, the SmartTowns program — now in its third year — aims to educate the community by providing lifelong learning programs led by educational organizations.

Published December 30, 2019

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Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Rochester Post

2019: The year in review

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The year 2019 was one to remember: From fire department changes and new city leaders to innovative projects and a flurry of awards, here’s a look at the top issues and trends that Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township faced in 2019.

Published December 23, 2019

Rochester Post

Consumers Energy responds to natural gas odor near Musson Elementary

ROCHESTER HILLS — Some say it’s been months, others years, but nearly everyone who lives around Musson Elementary School has noticed a strong natural gas-like odor in the air at one time or another.

Published December 18, 2019

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Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Published December 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Student surprises teacher with color-correcting glasses

ROCHESTER — What most people see as a pair of rose-colored glasses instantly reveals a whole new world for Rochester High School teacher Jeff Haney.

Published December 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Livernois reopens between Avon and Walton

ROCHESTER HILLS — Traveling around Rochester Hills just got a little easier. The Road Commission for Oakland County, in partnership with the city of Rochester Hills, recently opened Livernois Road, between Avon Road and Walton Boulevard.