Gun Violence Proclamation in Rochester Hills an “Instrument for Change and Conversation”
Proclamations are good for making people aware of what’s happening. They’re instruments for change and conversations.”
VIDEO: Kickball Tournament Raises Money for Miracle Field Concession Stand
Teams included Orion Township, Rochester Hills, Oxford, Macomb, Bloomfield Township, and SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments).
Right Down the Street: eSports Star Jon Schneck
Out of the 180 million League of Legends players worldwide, Schneck (itsjon) is currently ranked in the top 0.01%.
Rochester Hills Wins MML Award for Auburn Road Project
Rochester Hills, located in Oakland County with a population of about 76,000, won the CEA for its Reimaging, Reinventing, and Renewing Auburn Road project.
Sept. 6 – Paint Creek Trail Bridge Walk and Run
The event is free and open to all ages and abilities. This year’s walk and run will have a special focus on pollinators in honor of the new pollinator garden on the trail.
Rochester Schools Seeking to Fill Board of Education Vacancy
To be eligible to serve on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, candidates must be a qualified school elector.
Mayors of Rochester Hills & Oklahoma City Share Thoughts on Truth and Trust
Over 150 elected officials and administrators from across the state tuned in the hear the mayors talk about the challenges of trust and what they can do to help restore residents’ faith that democracy does work.
Reporter Food: Red Knapp’s Dairy Bar in Downtown Rochester
Red Knapp’s Dairy Bar has been a popular Downtown Rochester diner since 1950.
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Rochester Schools Opens New Facilities, Honors Former Superintendent
Rochester Schools Opens New Facilities, Honors Former Superintendent (Rochester Community Schools, July 17, 2018) Rochester Community Schools is proud to announce the new names of two buildings within the district—the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus, 1440 John R. Road, and the RCS Caring Steps Children’s Center, 3838 N. Rochester Road. Dr. John M. Schultz…
Great Lakes Burn Camp Gets Donation from 100 Faithful Friends
Great Lakes Burn Camp Gets Donation from 100 Faithful Friends (100 Faithful Friends, June 27, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The Rochester Hills based group, 100 Faithful Friends, was founded in June 2015 by Steve & Nancy Benedettini and Lana Doneth. They congregate quarterly to vote on which local charity will be the beneficiary of…
Rochester Hills Candidate Interviews 2017
Rochester Hills Candidate Interviews 2017 Rochester Hills, MI -Oakland County Times has invited all local candidates seeking office on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot to do a video interview. Below are the ones who accepted. Click on the picture to view. In Rochester Hills there are two candidates competing for one at-large seat: incumbent Kevin…
2017 Candidate Interview: Ryan Smith for Rochester Hills Council Dist. 4
2017 Candidate Interview: Ryan Smith for Rochester Hills Council Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Ryan Smith is one of two people running for Rochester Hills City Council District 4. He is on the ballot against Ryan J. Deel for a four year term Smith has spent 15…
2017 Candidate Interview: Rochester Hills Councilperson Kevin Brown
2017 Candidate Interview: Rochester Hills Councilperson Kevin Brown (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills City Councilperson Kevin Brown is seeking re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. Also on the ballot is challenger Jenny McCardell. Councilperson Brown has a degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State and a…
Police Seek Info in Rochester Hills Death – UPDATED
Police Seek Info in Rochester Hills Death – UPDATED (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Aug. 6, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Rochester Hills Substation detectives are conducting a death investigation regarding a 22 year old male found in the ditch alongside Avon Rd., in Rochester Hills. The victim was discovered by family…
Tons of Trucks and Teachable Moments in Rochester Hills
Tons of Trucks and Teachable Moments in Rochester Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Megan Mendyka and her family have been living in Rochester Hills for only two years, but they are in love with the community. Five year old Conner and two year old Cameron had fun checking out…
Rochester Hills Picks Park Name: Innovation Hills
Rochester Hills Picks Park Name: Innovation Hills (City of Rochester Hills Press Release, May 4, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – After the community wide contest, the Rochester Hills City Council unanimously voted to change the name of the city’s newest park to Innovation Hills! This exciting new name captures the true spirit of both our…
Rochester Hills Mayor Touts Diversity in State of the City
Rochester Hills Mayor Touts Diversity in State of the City (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 11, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Luiz and Mayara Malu made a big announcement in a video for the Rochester Hills State of the City Address. The couple recently oved to Rochester Hills from San Paulo, Brazil for Luiz’s job. Though…
MML#3: Senator Marty Knollenberg Named Legislator of the Year
MML#3: Senator Marty Knollenberg Named Legislator of the Year (Michigan Municipal League, March 26, 2017) LANSING, MI – The Michigan Municipal League has honored State Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-Westland) and Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy) as the League’s 2017 Legislators of the Year. The awards were formally presented to Rep. Kosowski and Sen. Knollenberg during the…
Police Say Woman Stabbed Brother with Letter Opener While Driving in Rochester Hills
Police Say Woman Stabbed Brother with Letter Opener While Driving in Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI – FROM DAY SHIFT: 01-06-2017, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 01-07-2017, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 11:49 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Felonious Assault – #17-003065 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of S. Adams Rd near Hamlin Rd…