Community
New Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring models cover the planning area containing three Rochester-area parishes. The proposals remain drafts, with implementation scheduled to begin in July 2027.
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8:37 am, October 21, 2026
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Local Government
Rochester’s curbside leaf collection begins Oct. 26. Residents should keep piles clear of drains and parked cars and use the city’s online map to follow collection progress.
Local Government
Oakland County projects about $3.7 million in potential savings over a 10-year solar electricity contract covering 46 government buildings and additional water resources and parks locations.
Education
Rochester Community Schools hosts its free annual college and career fair on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stoney Creek High School, with more than 85 representatives from colleges, trade programs and military branches.
Education
Rochester Community Schools AP Capstone students traveled to the University of Miami to participate in shark tagging research alongside marine scientists.
Public Safety
A 40-year-old Shelby Township man died Oct. 9, a day after a two-vehicle crash on West Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated that crash injuries were not the direct cause of death, although alcohol use was identified as a contributing factor. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Public Safety
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is criminally investigating a former employee who allegedly ran 58 unauthorized immigration-related Flock license plate reader searches, as the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center accuses five Metro Detroit agencies of using the technology to assist ICE.
Community
New Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring models cover the planning area containing three Rochester-area parishes. The proposals remain drafts, with implementation scheduled to begin in July 2027.
Business
Crunch Fitness has opened a new Rochester Hills gym at 2105 S. Rochester Road, with a grand opening scheduled for Oct. 17.
Business
Glenn and Katie Wilhelm have opened Harrison's, a wood-fired pizza and steak restaurant, at 401 S. Main St. in downtown Rochester, filling the space left by D'Marco's and contributing to zero vacancies downtown.
Sports
Stoney Creek, Rochester and Rochester Adams won their Oct. 16 football games ahead of the final regular-season week and the Oct. 25 playoff selection show.
Sports
Rochester Hills’ JP Flavin won Detroit’s international half marathon Sunday, while Hansons-Brooks teammate Megan O’Neil captured the women’s title.
News Producer
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
