Mary Beth Almond (@MBAlmond) profile picture

C & G Newspapers reporter covering Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Rochester Community Schools, Avondale Schools and Bloomfield Township

Michigan
Joined May 2009
Due to the weather conditions and dangerous roads, Oakland Township Offices will be closed today, Wednesday February 6. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, February 7.
Traffic update: All lanes of M-59 in Rochester Hills have been cleared and re-opened to normal traffic.
Breaking news: Be advised westbound M-59 is reduced down to one lane, just west of John R Rd. in the City of Rochester Hills. The Sheriff's Office is on scene with a multi-vehicle accident. An alternate route is encouraged.
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