Privatizing hospital rooms

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With the new Cornerstone South Tower addition wrapping up this coming fall, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center will offer more private rooms to its patients. The hospital will continue to hold its 290 licensed patient beds, but instead of housing predominantly semi-private rooms, there will be more space for all-private accommodations. Semi-private rooms contain two patients—an A- and B-bed, divided by a curtain—whereas all-private rooms house one patient and offer more space for … [Read more...]

City Encourages Residents to ‘Stagger Your Start’

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Outdoor Watering Ordinance Impacts Residents Water Rates Warmer weather means the lawn watering season is upon us. The City would like to remind residents of the Outdoor Watering Ordinance which permits the use of automatic irrigation systems to the hours of Midnight through 5:00am only. “While the City has been successful in minimizing DWSD’s rate increases by shifting the peak hour water usage from 7am to 5am, there is always room for improvement and this year we are taking it one step … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills receives grant for innovative partnership

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With an impressive streak of innovative and unique partnerships, the City of Rochester Hills has established itself as a regional leader in collaboration. Their most recent partnership has earned state-wide recognition as The Department of Treasury recently awarded the city with $51,625 to provide maintenance services to RCOC’s fleet. The Competitive Grant Assistant Program (CGAP), formerly known as the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) grant program, was proposed by Governor Rick … [Read more...]

Rochester Rotary lends a hand and funds for park amenity in Rochester Hills Community Garden at Wabash Park

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The City of Rochester Hills’ first Community Garden has started to take shape at Wabash Park with the support of volunteers and community organizations. In support of the project, the Rochester Rotary assisted with both donating funds to install a drinking fountain and by getting their hands a little dirty to help with the build out. “The Community Garden at Wabash Park will be a great enhancement to the park and the drinking fountain is a much-needed amenity for those who gather for … [Read more...]

RCOC to hold information meeting to discuss 2014 Avon Road resurfacing project in Rochester Hills

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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will conduct an informational meeting Thursday, May 16, about the 2014 resurfacing of Avon Road from Adams Road to just west of Livernois Road. The meeting will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rochester Hills City Hall, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive (on the south side of Avon Road between Livernois and Old Perch roads). The meeting will be open house format – there will not be a formal presentation, but anyone interested can stop by at any … [Read more...]

Two Rochester Hills businesses among 12 Oakland County Businesses Named 2013 Michigan “Top 50 to Watch”

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Twelve Oakland County companies including a Southfield medical device firm that shared Medical Main Street’s inaugural "Innovator of the Year" award were honored for being among the "Top 50" businesses to watch. Sentio LLC, the co-winner of the 2012 Medical Main Street award, was honored during the “Michigan Celebrates Small Business” awards dinner as one of a dozen Oakland County second stage businesses named to the Michigan Top 50 to Watch. The awards were handed out on May 2 in … [Read more...]

Lace up your sneakers for the upcoming 5k benefiting the Boys & Girls Club

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Grab your family and a few friends and get ready to jog on Saturday, June 15 at Bloomer Park for this year’s Rochester Hills Government Youth Council 5k run/walk. Beaumont Health System and Sola Life & Fitness have joined with the Council to host the fifth race, which will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Each year, the Council chooses a beneficiary to receive the 5k proceeds, Mary Jo Pachla of the Council said, and the Boys & Girls Club of Troy has been selected again, and is the … [Read more...]

Local author writes about losing his wife to Huntington’s Disease

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On the fateful day of March 29, 1983, Winnie and Clarence Vos of Rochester Hills heard the news that they had been dreading for years—Winnie had Huntington’s disease. They knew that the devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder had no cure and only one FDA-approved drug to relieve symptoms. For the next eighteen years, the two would continue to share a life of joy and trials as Winnie progressively lost her ability to walk, talk, and eat. Through it all, Winnie retained her … [Read more...]

Family fun: Rochester Hills welcomes annual Leader Dog carnival this weekend

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Flashing Ferris wheel lights. A warm seasonal breeze carries the lifting sound of laughter and scent of festival snacks. It’s a sign that Rochester Hills has transitioned into spring with the annual Lions Club's Leader Dogs for the Blind Carnival. Kicking off today at 4 p.m., the carnival roots itself in the Kmart parking lot (found at 1100 South Rochester Road) until Sunday, May 12. And Mayor Bryan Barnett is excited to take in the festivities with his family, as they look forward to … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Receives Budget Award – Innovation and Transparency Recognized

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The City of Rochester Hills Fiscal Office is proud to be the recipient of the Governmental Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2012 Budget. The Distinguished Budget Award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.  This marks the seventeenth consecutive year that the City has earned the prestigious recognition, and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental … [Read more...]