FORECAST DISCUSSION Air Quality Index (AQI) for Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 2026 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is issuing a statewide Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) for Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 2026. PM2.5: During Thursday, pollutants are expected to Hazardous (AQI Maroon) throughout the state. Friday pollutants are expected to be Hazardous (AQI Maroon) in the Upper Peninsula to Very Unhealthy (AQI … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory for Northwest Rochester Hills
July 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
EMERGENCY BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED JULY 16 BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE (5:00 p.m. July 16): Water pressure has returned to normal for residents in the northwest portion of the City; however, the Boil Water Advisory remains in place until water quality testing is completed. The first test is scheduled for this afternoon and we must wait 24 hours for the results. If that test is clean, we must complete one more test and wait 24 hours before lifting the Boil Water Advisory. Rochester … [Read more...]
Emergency Boil Water Advisory for Rochester Hills
May 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Rochester Hills residents in the northwest portion of the community are now under a Boil Water Advisory as the once leaking Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) main in Auburn Hills has now broken. The system is currently stable because Rochester Hills switched into their emergency operational state, however the drop in pressure during that transition necessitates the Boil Water Advisory.Effective immediately, the City of Rochester Hills is also issuing an emergency water restriction for … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Northwest Portion of Rochester Hills
May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for an area in the northwest portion of Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township due to a drop in water pressure levels. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) wasinvestigating a potential leak that caused water pressure levels to drop below 20 PSI. Whenevera water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, bacteria contamination mayoccur, and these precautionary measures are … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Schools Board of Education to Fill Trustee Vacancy
February 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is seeking to fill a vacant trustee position, following the resignation of President Jessica Gupta, effective March 1, 2026. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The board will follow the Revised School Code and Michigan Election Law in appointing an eligible candidate to fill the trustee position. When the appointee takes the Oath of Office, their term will begin immediately and continue through the November 2026 … [Read more...]
Exquisite Experience Awaits at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo
November 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo on Monday, November 10, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel. Over 60 businesses will be showcasing their products and services, just in time for the holidays. Attendees are encouraged to shop, discover holiday ideas and inspirations, and explore all that the businesses have to offer. Shoppers Visit Rochester Writers in 2024 "It's a wonderful evening in Rochester," said returning vendor Michael Dwyer of … [Read more...]
Water System Flushing in Oakland Township
April 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Water system flushing is scheduled between 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. April 14-24. It is recommended that customers store water ahead of time for use while their subdivision/street is being flushed, and avoid using the water during the flushing period. Water System Flushing in Oakland Township April 14Oakland Farms, Oakland Knolls, Oakland Hills, Knorrwood Pines, Knorrwood Ridge, Oak Arbor, Deer Point, Park Hill, St. Johns Church, Oakland Crest, Guardian Angel CemeteryApril 15Oakland Farms, … [Read more...]
Revisiting the Pit Bull issue
July 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In the winter of 2010-2011, the Rochester Hills City Council debated the need for a breed specific ordinance for Pit Bulls after some biting incidents in our community. City Councilman Martin Brennan and I wrote Point/Counter Point editorials for Rochester Media and other media outlets on the Pros and Cons of such a ban. Rochester Media has asked me to revisit the issue a few years later. At the time I made the following points against banning a specific breed – and I still believe … [Read more...]
New ordinance quiets the ‘boom’ on fireworks
June 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Special report by Michael Webber, Vice President, Rochester Hills City Council Up until last year, fireworks were only discharged legally in Michigan through the use of a permit. That quickly changed when the Michigan Legislature passed legislation in 2012 that permitted the use of fireworks on the day of, the day before and the day after a national holiday. With that legislation came the legal sale of fireworks in the state – with the thought that the sales tax on these fireworks would … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Jaycees 2011 Senior Easter Basket Project
April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
For many years, the Rochester Area Jaycees have worked in conjunction with the Older Persons Commission to deliver 30 Easter Baskets, filled with food, candy and useful household items, to homebound seniors who live in the Rochester area. Annually the Jaycees budget funds that were raised for this community service project. The group works with the OPC to identify the senior citizens who will receive the bags. Once the Jaycees purchase the materials and assemble the bags, Jaycee members … [Read more...]
