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Glass Adds Class to Any Home or Occasion
Cleary, glass is beautiful. Stop reading this now and look around. Do you see anything made from glass? Take a second to think of the process of how it was made and the skill behind it, whether it's an everyday drinking glass or a heavy, richly hued decorative bowl.
Buying Madonna's house: A tale of family, fame and misfortune
Years before Karolyne Smith sold Golden Palace Casino ad space on her forehead for $10,000, and long before an image of the Virgin Mary was toasted into the buttery crust of a grilled cheese sandwich and hocked for $28,000, there was a little family in a little town in Michigan that imprinted their names onto the awkward pages of eBay infamy with ... (more)
West Bloomfield Grandmother Charged with Murder, 85-year-old Motorcyclist Injured
Here is a list of the top five most interesting articles from around the area from this week.
Community makes dozens of patriotic wreaths for Greater Rochester Area Memorial Day Parade
Dominic Raffin, 2, left, and his 5-year-old twin brothers, James and Anthony Raffin, decorated their wreaths in red, white and blue tinsel garland for the Greater Rochester Area Memorial Day Parade.
Extra dollars coming to Michigan film industry
Costume designer Kate Bennett in her home studio in Rochester Hills last week. As the movie industry in the state shrinks, so does the amount of work she gets.
Rochester Elementary School PTA Among Recipients of Brooksie Way Minigrants
Two Rochester Hills groups, including the Brooklands Elementary School PTA, received grants from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the Brooksie Way this week for promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Love Letter To Metro Detroit's Famous Dave's BBQ
It's quitting time on Friday night. A massive thunderstorm is headed toward metro Detroit.
Your Guide to Memorial Day Weekend Around Town
There's more than just backyard picnics happening in Oakland Township and Lake Orion this weekend.
Rochester Hills Veteran, 92, To Be Honored For Marine Service in Guadalcanal
At 92 years young, Rochester Hills resident and World War II veteran Leon Gorsline still recalls the time he spent as a sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Guadalcanal Campaign almost 70 years ago.
Special Pricing Available at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge is pleased to announce that special pricing is available on the new 2012 Dodge Journey and preowned 2008 Jeep Commander.
Glass Adds Class to Any Home or Occasion
Cleary, glass is beautiful. Stop reading this now and look around. Do you see anything made from glass? Take a second to think of the process of how it was made and the skill behind it, whether it's an everyday drinking glass or a heavy, richly hued decorative bowl.
The developer of Hotel Indigo, a new boutique hotel proposed in downtown Traverse City more than a year ago, tells The Ticker "shovels will be in the ground" within 30 days.
2 roadside bombs slam Michigan National Guards in Afghanistan; 10 wounded
Sgt. Jason M. Hale of Rochester Hills from the C Troop 1-126th Cavalry Unit of Michigan National Guard in Afghanistan / Family photo In the worst attack in years on a Michigan National Guard unit, 10 soldiers from the Dowagiac-based 1-126th Cavalry were wounded by two roadside bombs that hit their convoy in Northern Afghanistan.
K2/Spice Synthetic Marijuana Easy to Buy at Royal Oak Gas Stations
It's legal, lethal and available in Royal Oak gas stations and convenience stores.
Freshman orientation excites new students for their introduction to college
Incoming freshman Amber Dalian of Troy works on a group project during freshman orientation on Tuesday in the Bovee Center.
Last Chance To Apply For Orion Township Trustee Vacancy
If you would like a taste of what it's like to sit on Orion Township's governing board, this is your chance.
New Baltimore Community Garden Now Accepting Plot Applications
Situated just south of Anchor Bay High School lies the brand new, New Baltimore Community Garden.
Photo of the Day: 'Girls on the Run' Conquer 5K Race at OU
A group of Rochester-area girls celebrated the end of their first season of being "Girls on the Run" last weekend at Oakland University .
Police Funding Millage to go Before Rochester Hills Voters in August
Rochester Hills voters will be presented in August with a proposition that will continue the funding of police services in the city.A It won't be a millage increase, city leaders say, thought it may seem that way at first.
Job fair planned Wednesday in Oakland County
From part-time to full-time, 45 local and national companies are ready to hire experienced, entry-level and internship candidates A job fair will take place on Wednesday with 45 companies looking to fill 750 jobs at the Concorde Inn Hotel in Rochester Hills.