Op-Ed regarding Oil and Gas Leasing Exploration in Rochester Hills

Please Note: The following is an open letter to residents of Rochester Hills by former Rochester Hills City Councilman Ravi Yalamanchi (2005 - 2013) on why he voted NO on Oil and Gas Leasing and Exploration while he was on Council. These opinions are his own and should in no way be considered an endorsement by Rochester Media, but rather to show our commitment to presenting all sides of a story and/or issue. An Open Letter to the Residents of Rochester Hills I wanted to provide the … [Read more...]

28 Acres Burned in Oakland Township

Smoking Monday in Oakland Township Oakland Township has conducted two prescribed burns so far this spring. Residents may have spotted smoke in the area on Monday due to the prairie restoration plan that called for 28-acres to be burned. Seventeen acres were burned in the old agricultural fields in Charles Illsley Park and eleven acres were burned at the Bear Creek Nature Park. Plantwise, LLC out of Ann Arbor completed the burns. Plantwise has conducted more than 500 burns since 1998 across … [Read more...]

Free open house at Optimal Health Solutions: Jan. 14

Optimal Health Solutions, LLC is ready to help you kick off 2014 with the best plan for a healthier you. Certified in nutrition—among many other specialties like exercise physiology—Nancy Raymond, MSMS, MS, RDN, FAARFM,  has recently expanded her operation to a new location. Now found at 1460 Walton Blvd., Suite 220 in Rochester Hills, the team wants to celebrate with you. You are invited to visit Optimal Health Solutions for a free open house on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 … [Read more...]

Rochester Resident Named 2010 Young Professional of the Year

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the fourth annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards Oct. 28 at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester.  An estimated 500 people were in attendance. The 2010 Young Professional of the Year Award, sponsored by Franklin Title, LLC, was given to Andrea Walker. This award is given to an individual under 40 years of age who shows an outstanding level of achievement, commitment and presence in the Greater Rochester community. Walker is … [Read more...]