Carl Richardson has lived on gravel Washington Road in Rochester for 36 years. Despite the fact that the speed limit is now 55, he says people are still speeding. Two weeks ago, he confronted a speeding driver, who turned out to be an off-duty deputy. “He said, ‘I’m sorry; I thought I was going the speed limit,’” Richardson said. The question of who should get to set speed limits on gravel roads brought residents, elected officials and traffic-safety experts together June 21 at Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Republican Club Meets Sept 15
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
On September 15, 2011 at 7pm the Rochester Area Republican Club will be meeting at the American Legion Hall in Downtown Rochester. The speaker for the night is Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. Come and checkout the group. 2011 dues are $10 for this year for individuals and $15 for couples. 2012 dues are $20 for individuals and $30 for couples. For more information e-mail Sue Ann Douglas at sueanndouglas12@SBCglobal.net … [Read more...]
A Time of Gratitude!
November 25, 2010 by
While we should be grateful for the many blessings in our life everyday, Thanksgiving is a great time to remember that we should share with others what we are most thankful for. With this in mind, we thought you would be interested in seeing what some of your local leaders are counting as their blessings this year. As you gather with your friends and family and read through these comments, may you find a few things for which you are thankful too. Here at Rochester Media, we are thankful that … [Read more...]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Re-CYCLE for Kids Program
August 19, 2010 by
As summer draws to a close, Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard wants to remind the public that the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office continues to accept donations of new, used, or in need of repair bicycles and bicycle accessories and parts as part of a recycling effort to support the Sheriff’s Re-CYCLE for Kids Program sponsored by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The Program is designed to refurbish used bicycles, through the use of inmate labor giving back to the community, and make them available … [Read more...]
