ROCHESTER — Every married couple has probably heard the age-old question of “how did you guys meet?” But how many of those responses have paled in comparison to the story of Rochester’s Bill and Virginia “Ginny” Ames?

ROCHESTER — It isn’t the holidays in Rochester until Main Street shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame.

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 7, Rochester voters rejected two ballot proposals relating to the sale of cannabis in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s no secret that Oakland County has arguably the best competition for high school tennis in Michigan, and it was well represented at the top of the leaderboards when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Tennis State FInals ended Oct. 21.

ROCHESTER — Over 20 local businesses are participating in downtown Rochester’s Holiday Window Contest this year, and the public will have a chance to weigh in on their favorites.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A vending machine that’s been repurposed to distribute lifesaving supplies to help fight the opioid epidemic is now available at Oakland University.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time.

ROCHESTER — Shoppers can now support local downtown merchants from the comfort of home.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The work of two Rochester Hills artists is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through Nov. 5.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Dutton Farm is celebrating the contributions of workers with disabilities.

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Girls Golf Finals wrapped up play Oct. 21 at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, the city of Rochester was well represented in the leaderboards.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of a 7-acre parcel of land adjacent to Pine Trace Golf Club.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Up to $200 million in medical debt for Oakland County residents will be erased through a new partnership with a nonprofit organization.

News & Notes from 10/12/23 Rochester Post

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — In the Post’s coverage area, voters will decide various local races and ballot proposals Nov. 7.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills will be asked to renew the millages that fund police service Nov. 7.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Michigan voters now have the right to cast a ballot early, and in person, at an early voting site before Election Day, and many in the Rochester area can do so for the first time during the Nov. 7 election.

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 7, Rochester residents will vote on two ballot proposals relating to the sale of cannabis in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The county’s affluent neighborhoods have been targeted in what is called a transnational crime ring. Organized and trained thieves have been targeting certain areas of the United States and breaking into homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and products.