Sept 20 – League of Women Voters Hosting Forum for Rochester Hills Library Board Candidates
Candidates will answer questions submitted by the audience.
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Oct 26 – High Hopes Gala to Support Dutton Farm
This year’s gala will be a dazzling Masquerade Ball, inviting guests to “dress to impress” for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Sept 8 – 10 – Art and Apples Festival in Rochester
The community is encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair, purchase something yummy from one of the event food trucks and enjoy free entertainment over the course of the three-day event.
Candidate Interview: Nicholas A. Sahu for Rochester Hills City Council Dist. 2
In Rochester Hills there are several City Council seats with elections on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot, as well as the Mayor and two Library Board positions.
Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan
There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.
Driver Reports Vehicle Being Shot at on I-75 in Springfield Township
Michigan State Police are investigating an incident reported on I-75 that left a bullet lodged in the door frame of a driver’s vehicle.
Dutton Road to Close for Bridge Replacement Over Paint Creek
The detour for through traffic throughout the closure will be Brewster Road to Tienken Road to Rochester Road to Orion Road, back to Dutton Road and vice versa.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Reviews by City
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Downtown Rochester Accepting Nominations for Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award
Nominees must be downtown property owners, downtown business owners or downtown employees.
Attorney General Warns of “Juice Jacking” Risk with Public Charging Stations
The FBI calls it “Juice Jacking,” a cyber-theft tactic that can occur whenever an electronic device is plugged into a public charging station like those found in airports or hotel lobbies.
As Housing Needs Grow, So Do Discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units
Why are more municipalities looking at the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the solution to nationwide housing shortages?
July 26 – New Date for Rochester Hills’ Festival of the Hills at Borden Park CANCELLED
Activities begin at 6pm with a free outdoor movie at 6:30pm (Super Mario Bros), and fireworks at 10 pm.
Cities Come Together for Miracle Field’s Kicking for a Cause
Six teams came together at Friendship Park in Orion Township for the annual Kicking for a Cause tournament.
Downtown Rochester Invites Kids to Join Explorers Club
Kids can pick up their free Explorers Club Kit during Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales at the Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 Main Street from July 13-15.
Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.
Women Officials Network Learns from US District Attorney Dawn Ison
In November 2021, Ison was appointed by President Joe Biden to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Michigan’s Top Ten Wildlife Conservation Success Stories
The Top 10 represents only a sampling of the many wildlife management projects undertaken over the years and funded by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, Buggia said.
Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan
Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.