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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.

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What Greater Rochester voters will decide on today's primary ballot

Rochester Hills residents vote today, Tuesday, Aug. 4, on a fire millage increase and pathway millage renewal alongside contested primaries for Congress, state Senate and governor. Here's what's on the ballot for Greater Rochester area voters.

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Bouchard's office would grow under Coulter's proposed $1.24B budget

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's proposed $1.24 billion 2027 budget would add 30 full-time deputies to the sheriff's office that patrols Rochester Hills and Oakland Township; public hearings begin Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Pontiac.

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