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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 06:00 pm

Rochester News

Local news for Rochester, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

21 hrs ago | Hometown Life

Man sought in fire at Madonna's house

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the June 27 fire that damaged the Rochester Hills house that was once the home of Madonna.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Rochester Hills, MI

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Hometown Life

Spencer Park lifeguards dominate at competition

Staff from Rochester Hills' Spencer Park did well during a special skills challenge this week.

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Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

Hometown Life

Woman charged in bad-check spree

A local woman who allegedly wrote checks on her mother's closed account is under investigation by both the Rochester Police Department and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Rochester Hills, MI

Hometown Life

13 seek Rochester school board seat

Rochester Community Schools Board of Education members Monday will begin interviewing individuals interested in joining their ranks.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

Hometown Life

Rochester officials vow to fight former councilman's lawsuit

Three weeks after former Rochester council member David Katulic and his wife filed a lawsuit against the city, the community's current leaders spoke with a unified voice Monday.

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Related Topix: Rochester College, Oakland, MI, Rochester Hills, MI

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Hometown Life

Supervisor candidates spar at forum

Joan Fogler and Susan Hoffman both claim former Oakland Township Supervisor Joan Buser as their mentor and role model.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

Hometown Life

Rochester Hills eyes next green space purchase

The economic slowdown that has brought construction to a screeching halt may have a tiny upside in Rochester Hills.

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Related Topix: Rochester Hills, MI

Suburban Lifestyles

RJWC supports OPC's Meals on Wheels

Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township RJWC supports OPC's Meals on Wheels RJWC Lobster Boil Co-chair Marjorie DiLiddo presented Laure Unkart and Ruth Hartter from the OPC a donation.

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Related Topix: Rochester Hills, MI, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester College

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Suburban Lifestyles

Johnstone exhibit opening at PCCA

Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township Johnstone exhibit opening at PCCA Paint Creek Center for the Arts is presenting an exhibit of paintings by Tim Johnstone of Auburn Hills.

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Related Topix: Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland, MI, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI, Rochester College

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Advisor & Source Newspapers

Officer accused of assault discharged from department

A Shelby Township police officer has been discharged from the force amid allegations that he assaulted his wife in April.

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Related Topix: Rochester Hills, MI, Shelby, MI, Detroit Metro

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Hometown Life

Rochester chamber seeks award nominations

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Sunrise Pinnacle Awards, which recognize greater Rochester's most successful and philanthropic individuals, nonprofit organizations ...

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

Hometown Life

Moonlight movies return to Rochester

Though drive-in movies have largely gone the way of the dinosaur, families can get something close to that classic summertime experience on three successive Saturdays this month.

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Related Topix: Detroit Metro

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Hometown Life

From kids' lips to dog's ears

Squirt is a small dog with a big heart. The 2-year-old shih tzu showcased that Wednesday while listening to a rotating group of children who read short stories to him and a pair of other pups as part of a ...

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Rochester Hills, MI

Hometown Life

Rochester features jazz for Thursday shoppers

Downtown Rochester merchants will be jazzin' it up during Late Nite Thursdays on July 10.

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Related Topix: Detroit Metro

Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Michigan Citizen

01.JUN.08 No deal yet on smoking ban in Mich. bars, restaurants

Bars, restaurants and workplaces in Michigan will not be forced to go smoke-free anytime soon unless lawmakers can resolve whether to excuse casinos and other businesses from the proposed statewide ban.

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Related Topix: Redford, MI, Michigan, Detroit Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Hometown Life

Rochester Hills velodrome on track for big event

The next generation of bicycling stars is racing in Rochester Hills this holiday weekend.

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Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Suburban Lifestyles

Only Aerocar still flying will be at Meadow Brook Concours

Troy Only Aerocar still flying will be at Meadow Brook Concours This car can fly - literally.

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Related Topix: Troy, MI

Hometown Life

Dad says trio charged in Rochester Hills thefts are 'really good kids'

The father of one of the 17-year-old suspects charged in connection with a string of vehicle larcenies in Rochester Hills and Oakland Township says his son's arrest was "a one-time thing" and expressed shock ...

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Related Topix: Oakland, MI, Oakland County, MI, Rochester Hills, MI

Suburban Lifestyles

DDA looking to expand business variety in downtown

The Rochester Downtown Development Authority wants to get the word out - and that word is opportunity.

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Detroit Free Press

Ex-Rochester councilman, wife claim cops illegally used database in probe

Former Rochester City Councilman David Katulic and his wife - claiming Rochester police officers misused a police database to investigate them - have filed a lawsuit against the city, the Police Department, ...

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI

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