Rochester/Rochester Hills

oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015

January 1st 2016

oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – 2015 was an amazing year for the Oakland County 115 News as we began growing in new communities, and as we tackled some challenging stories.  We also got some nice recognition in other publications, including The Detroit News, Downtown Publications, […]

Rochester Fire & Ice Festival Jan 22-24

January 1st 2016

Rochester Fire & Ice Festival Jan 22-24 (EVENT page) Rochester, MI – Fire & Ice Festival January 22-24 Friday, January 22, 5:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday, January 24, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Downtown Rochester. E. Third & Water Oakland County, Oakland County Parks, the City of […]

Rochester Rotary Helps Mayan Man Get Nursing Degree in Guatemala

December 31st 2015

Rochester Rotary Helps Mayan Man Get Nursing Degree in Guatemala (Rochester Rotary Press Release, Dec. 31, 2015)  Rochester, MI – Rochester Rotary, a member club of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, is pleased to announce that its ongoing […]

Bowling Fundraiser for Freedom Road Transportation Feb. 21

December 30th 2015

Bowling Fundraiser for Freedom Road Transportation Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Rochester Hills, MI – Freedom Road Transportation Bowling Fundraiser Feb. 21 Classic Lanes (2145 Avon Industrial Dr., Rochester Hills) The challenge of transportation is a daily issue for many people. Many don’t have the convenience of having a vehicle that they can use whenever they […]

US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees

December 30th 2015

US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2015) Washington, DC – The price of first class stamps will stay the same, but the costs of shipping and other services offered though the United States Postal Service (USPS) are going up. The increases, approved in October, begin Jan. 17, 2016. […]

Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling

December 28th 2015

Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Dec. 28, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as […]

Oakland County Parks Taking Applications for Summer Jobs

December 27th 2015

Oakland County Parks Taking Applications for Summer Jobs (Oakland County Parks and Recreation Press Release, Dec. 27, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Calling all college students, senior citizens, high school students age 16 and older, and adults who enjoy working outdoors! Now is the time to start thinking about 2016 summer employment opportunities at Oakland County Parks.* Applications […]

Adam Kochenderfer Gets County Commission Seat, Rochester Hills Council Seeks Applicants

December 8th 2015

Adam Kochenderfer Gets County Commission Seat, Rochester Hills Council Seeks Applicants (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills resident Adam Kochenderfer is moving on up. Kochenderfer was appointed to The Oakland County Board of Commissioners last week, filling a vacancy left when Commissioner Jeff Matis was appointed by Governor Rick […]

Communities Come Together for 2015 Holiday Parade in Pontiac

December 5th 2015

Communities Come Together for 2015 Holiday Parade in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2015) Pontiac, MI – The heart of Oakland County beat loudly on Saturday, with sounds of holiday cheer filling Saginaw Street in Downtown Pontiac for the annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade. Marching bands from multiple schools, including Waterford, White Lake and Milford, […]

Rochester Hills Man Arrested After Reportedly Shooting at Wife

December 4th 2015

Rochester Hills Man Arrested After Reportedly Shooting at Wife (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 4, 2015) Rochester Hills, MI – On December 1, 2015, Oakland County  Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a possible domestic assault at a home in the 2500 block of John R Road in the City of Rochester Hills. Prior to arrival, the […]