I am appalled that as a former City Council President I have to read this in The Detroit News and Rochester Patch! Where is the press release from the Mayor's office that takes ownership for the entire Hamlin Road project! Where is the press release from the Mayor's office that Rochester Hills will do everything in it's power to assist this family! Where is the press release that the City will take personally responsible for all inconvenience and damages to this property! Where is the … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Vet to Receive Overdue Recognition
June 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Edward Henderson of Rochester Hills proudly served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Thailand from 1968-1971 and in Vietnam. On Friday, June 19, he will finally be awarded six medals as recognition for his service, including the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Read the full story on The Patch. … [Read more...]
Rochester Patch may be no more
January 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We heard reports today that AOL has sold off it's "Patch" division to a new owner and they have suspended the sites in Michigan and other states. They have laid off hundreds of employees nationwide as well. “Patch is being restructured in connection with the creation of the joint venture with Hale Global. Hale Global has decided which Patch employees will receive an offer of employment to move forward in accordance with their vision for Patch and which will not,” said COO Leigh Zarelli … [Read more...]
The Patch, an AOL company, Shows Decline with Hundreds of sites possibly closing
August 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It was reported this week that Patch will be laying off hundreds of employees and possibly closing hundreds of sites down. Techcrunch.com reports, "We reported yesterday that AOL’s hyper-local news service would lose hundreds of employees today, and now we have confirmation from a well-placed Patcher privy to the call that AOL CEO Tim Armstrong did indeed confirm to employees that hundreds would be laid off, with notifications of who will be let go coming throughout the coming week. … [Read more...]
Rochester’s Burgeoning New Media Environment
January 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a year and a half since the Rochester Eccentric closed its doors. But it didn’t take long for new ventures to begin filling the void. There are now three online news sources covering the greater Rochester community, each with a unique style. That’s in addition to two local weekly newspapers, Community Lifestyles and the Rochester Post. First to open, one year ago, was The Rochester Citizen, owned and operated by Rochester Hills resident Bruce Fealk. Six months later Tom Gendich, … [Read more...]
