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$75M state grant to help clean up dirty sites in Rochester Hills the city of Rochester Hills.” The city, Barnett explained, has quite a few former landfills — including along School Road, Dequindre, Hamlin and more. A priority, he said, is the 100-acre Madison Park property, located across from Innovation Hills. “These properties aren’t developed … because they are nasty, dirty sites — and this money is going to go to clean those sites, and, at some point, get them ready for some kind of redevelopment, some-

ROCHESTER HILLS — The city of Rochester Hills was awarded $75 million from the state to clean up contaminated sites in the community over the next three years. “That was probably the biggest win in the history of the city, in terms of receiving a grant,” Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said. “We worked extremely hard to get those monies to come back to

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ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library hit a major milestone this year, celebrating a century of service. The library has deep roots in Rochester, dating back to 1924, when the residents of Avon Township voted to support a library and the first library board was appointed. “2024 is our 100th year. The voters of what was then known as Avon Township approved a millage in 1924 to build a public library, and that is basically what we are celebrating — from that day on. We’re celebrating our current location, our original location on Main Street, and everything we’ve been throughout the years,” said Betsy Raczkowski, the head of communications and community engagement at the library. The library has a number of plans spanning the entire year to pay homage to the library’s hundred-year history, buildings that served as home to the library, staff members past and present, and library traditions

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LEFT: Noah Howes celebrates the University of Michigan’s 27-20 win over the University of Alabama Jan. 1 to send the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff national championship. ABOVE: A young Howes reps his favorite football team — the University of Michigan. Photos provided by Noah Howes

Meet Noah Howes: Dreams to reality for Wolverines tight end BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgmews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — Not even Noah Howes himself knew that walking off Rochester High School’s football field for the last time as a varsity athlete would be a life-changing experience. A cornerstone of the Falcons’ offensive line, Howes and his teammates went a perfect 6-0 on the season, shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the Oakland Activities Association Blue in 2020-2021 to bring Rochester High School its first league title in 27 years. Rochester’s last undefeated regular season also came in the same year, 1993. “He’s (Howes) the definition of a grinder, and I mean that in the best way,” Rochester football coach Erik Vernon said. “He worked hard in the classroom, and he worked hard in the weight room.” With so much excitement surrounding a team who had just finished 1-8 a year prior, a 39-7 loss at home to Rochester Adams in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Tournament was devastating. Instead of dwelling on it and letting the loss define his football career, Howes said he knew that couldn’t be the last time he stepped on the field. “I’m kind of thankful for that moment, because I wasn’t too sure if I wanted to play college football up until that moment,” Howes said. “After that game, I felt there was no way I could let that be the last football game I played.” Nearly three years and three months later, Howes walked off the field at NRG Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Houston Texans, See NOAH on page 4A

ABOVE RIGHT: Tyler Colman, the chief ice instructor for the Oakland Community College carving team, carves ice during the Frost Festival in downtown Rochester Jan. 20. BELOW: An ice sculptor works on his craft during the Frost Festival.

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as a national champion for the University of Michigan as his parents, Brad and Jeannette Howes, looked on from the stands. A junior tight end for Michigan, Howes will forever be a part of Wolverines history after Michigan defeated the University of Washington 34-13 Jan. 8 to secure the program’s first national championship since 1997. “It’s just wild,” Howes said. “I can’t even comprehend it in my head. It’s insane.” Howes, who’s been a diehard Michigan fan for as long as he can remember, was a regular throughout his childhood at the Big House alongside his uncle, as they would take in any Michigan game they could make it to. He had firsthand experience growing up of not just the stadium aura and atmosphere of the Big House, but also of legendary Wolverines like Denard Robinson, who’s currently the assistant director of player personnel for Michigan football. All the experiences became a dream of wearing the maize and blue that Howes one day hoped to make come true, and as collegiate offers started to make their way to him, Howes said he felt there might be a chance to call Ann Arbor home. “I grew up a huge Michigan fan,” Howes said. “My uncle took me to all the games when I was little. I got old photos of me when I was really young at the Big House. It was always a big dream to go play at Michigan. I struggled with school my freshman year, so I kind of wrote that option off. Once I started getting offers for football, I felt maybe there was a shot.” Howes earned his shot as a walk-on athlete, an athlete who is a part of the team without an athletic scholarship, for the Wolverines in 2021, but it wasn’t without sacrifice and perseverance for the 6-foot-4, 242-pound offensive lineman-turned tight end. You read that correctly. As an offensive lineman all his life at Rochester and at 7-on7 football camps throughout the summer in high school, the trenches were no longer his home, but rather, he was a tight end focused on route running and pass catching, and still blocking as well. A position change can be a make-orbreak situation for some, but Vernon said Howes’ attitude complemented his work ethic against any obstacles. “He’s kind of the perfect walk-on kid, because he’s going to do everything right,” Vernon said. “He’s not going to get into any trouble. He’s going to do great in the classroom. He’s going to do everything you ask him to at practice, and he’s just going to keep working and never complain.”

The classroom continued to be a strong suit for Howes, who currently studies at the Ross School of Business. He earned Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2023 and was named a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022 and 2023. On the field, football became an everyday learning process as Howes was adapting to his new environment as a tight end. Whether it was getting flattened to the ground by a defensive end on a pulling block in practice or the struggles of running pass patterns with one of the best quarterbacks in the country throwing the football, Howes improved month after month at his new position. Luckily for him, he was able to have a mentor in fifth-year tight end Carter Selzer his first year on the team. “He was a fifth-year when I was a freshman, and I just tried to be a sponge to him,” Howes said. “He was also a walk-on, so I just tried to replicate what he did at Michigan before he graduated.” Howes appeared in three games this season for Michigan in wins over UNLV, Bowling Green State University and Indiana University and will be a senior next season for the Wolverines. Howes could have the opportunity to fill the same shoes Selzer did for him in the mentor department, for Howes already has some coaching and leadership ability under his belt from last May as a coach on the Rochester Community Girls Flag Football team. Rochester Community, a co-op of Rochester, Rochester Adams and Rochester Stoney Creek high schools, is a girls high school flag football team that competed against Madison Heights Bishop Foley United, Lapeer High School and Holly High School. “I just came home one weekend to visit family, and we’re at breakfast when my sister (Madalyn Howes) mentions she’s playing football,” Howes said. “I’m like, ‘What? With who?’ I was like, ‘I’ll be there.’ An hour later, I was at practice helping coach (Nick Merlo). It was a really cool experience.” Football has become everything to the Howes family, so much so that Howes’ mother, who is originally from Germany, is brushing Howes up on his football knowledge at times. “All my life, she never really understood football,” Howes said. “Ever since I started playing at Michigan, she’s been teaching me things, like, ‘What? How did you know about this guy being on this team?’ It’s funny.” The growth and love for football has increased exponentially for Howes, and there’s only more memories to make with time still remaining in Ann Arbor, but it’s difficult to top a national championship and another moment that Howes said was one of his faSee NOAH on page 15A

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CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME PLANNED ROCHESTER HILLS — A basketball charity game between Rochester and Adams high schools and the Dutton Farms Farmers will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Adams High School, 3200 W. Tienken Road. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door, and a 50/50 raffle will be available.

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“They are really the experts, so they are going to be heavily involved in making sure the dollars are appropriately spent. … All of the really technical cleanup, all the aspects of making it safer and meeting all of the environmental standards that need to be met will be overseen by EGLE,” noted Barnett. Rochester Hills City Planner Sara Roediger said she’s been working with Wackerman to figure out how to begin distributing the funds. “He knows what we need to do to maximize our cleanup efforts and maximize dollars,” said Roediger. Wackerman said the team has been extremely busy. “This was only authorized on Aug. 22 by the Legislature, and it was signed by the mayor on Sept. 29 — that’s lightning speed to get $75 million,” he said. Since then, the team has held four workshops to develop policies, procedures and ranking criteria. “We now have a full set of documents. We’re ready to get this process started,” Wackerman said. “Those documents include general policies and procedures for getting the grant. They include a grant application and the application form. They include a ranking criteria once the application comes in, and they include a subgrant agreement

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— a very important part of all this, in that anybody who’s applying for money needs to have an agreement with the city to make sure they comply with both the city’s requirements and EGLE’s requirements and that they do what they’re told and what they said they were going to do.” The city’s team developed four objec-

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Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut? BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents. Supporters of no-cut sports say the goal of school-based athletics should be to encourage inclusivity, allowing students of all athletic types to contribute to a team while learning personal growth and development, healthy communication, and a team-oriented work ethic. Those on the other side of the fence argue that cuts are necessary to prepare children for the disappointments experienced in adulthood and to assure the space, time and resources that each team needs won’t be spread too thin. Most, if not all, public schools in the area offer students the opportunity to try out for, or be automatically welcomed on, a

middle school sports team. Bloomfield Hills Schools offers several athletic opportunities within its two middle schools. “We’ve had both cut and no-cut sports since before my taking over as the athletic director 18 years ago,” said Mike Cowdrey, the athletic director for Bloomfield Hills Schools. “At the middle school level, we have as large an offering as any middle school that I’m aware of.” The district, Cowdrey explained, looks at roster sizes when determining if a sport should be cut or no-cut. “It’s a cut sport strictly based on roster size and what we can handle as a team, effectively work with, and participate in a game,” he said. “For our middle school basketball, we carry 15, because we have a rule in the middle school league that we play in. The first half is actually three periods, not two, and the first period you play your starting five, the second period you play your next

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only carry 12-15 players,” Zaborowski said in an email. When asked if the district had ever considered registering two teams for the same school in the same age group, Zaborowski said it’s not something they could do because of the league they are in. “The league that we play in, our middle school league, they don’t do that, so we can only have one seventh grade team and one eighth grade team for football, basketball, volleyball and those sports,” he said. Whether a student makes a team or doesn’t, all Bloomfield Hills district coaches have individual meetings with each student to share the news. “For every coach in our district, the worst thing they have to do is make cuts,” said Cowdrey. “They absolutely hate it, because it’s hard to tell a young person who came out there and tried and wanted to be on the team that, unfortunately, they didn’t make it.” When sharing unfortunate news, coaches try to explain where a student may have come up short and give them examples of the areas in which they may need to get better so they can improve their chances for the next tryout session. Some may opt to try out for a no-cut sport — like football, cross country, swimming, diving, wrestling, track and field, lacrosse, and more — which also allows students to travel to compete against other schools. No-cut sports are a great opportunity for students who want to try something new, without the stress of tryouts. Since no-cut teams are typically larger, there is no guarantee that each student will get equal playing time, but they are guaranteed a spot on the team. “Our football team, which is a non-cut sport at the middle school level, while everyone may not play in the game, if both teams have enough kids on their teams, we have a halftime game where those kids who are not starters or are not large contributors to the actual game get to play a shortened game at halftime so they get to participate as well,” Cowdrey said. “That’s something we’ve done for a long time.” Many schools across the state, including Bloomfield Hills, are seeing a decreased number of student football players. “Some of those halftime games have been lessened and are not actually taking place because teams might not have enough on their team to do that,” Cowdry noted. When there are large roster sizes in sports, like football and track, Zaborowski

said Lakeview coaches try to ensure that participants get some time in the games each time they play. “At the middle school level, many of the sports rules in our league have requirements for players to get into the games for a minimum amount of time. This helps parents at least see their child participate in the games each time they play. For the most part, the parents appreciate knowing their child will be participating in each game if they are on a sports team,” he wrote. Within the Bloomfield Hills district, all students also have the opportunity to join one of the middle school no-cut intramural sports teams — including basketball, soccer and volleyball — which do not compete against other schools. Because Lakeview Middle School — like many other middle schools in the area — runs four sports seasons, students are able to try multiple sports at the middle school level. “As an example, our boys basketball season and wrestling seasons do not occur at the same time, so a player could try both sports in the same school year,” Zaborowski wrote. If a student gets cut from a school team, they have the option of trying out a no-cut sport at the middle school or playing recreationally, if they still want to pursue playing the sport they were cut from. “If a player were to get cut from volleyball — which is a fall sport — the coaches typically encourage them to try another sport, which could be cross country that also happens in the fall,” Zaborowski said in an email. “If a player were to get cut from basketball — as an example — the coaches have encouraged them to try to still play, and there are local options that allow players to participate … such as the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation basketball league that starts in mid-January.” Whatever the sport or team composition, Cowdry agrees that students learn a number of things by participating in athletics — like teamwork, time management, how to deal with adversity, hard work, dedication and many other life lessons. “Most importantly, athletics is an extension of the classroom, so we’re learning life lessons through sports. We would like to win some games along the way, but really that’s not our goal,” Cowdrey said.

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cial effect in the area that would not have occurred without the incentives. No. 3, to incorporate a preference for source control, active remediation or mitigation beyond what is required for due-care obligations. And No. 4, be consistent with the city’s intended uses, as defined in the city’s master plan, zoning requirements, and as deemed appropriate to ensure a desirable and cohesive development within the surrounding

community.” The information went live for applicants Jan. 2, and all activities have to be done by July 15, 2027, in order to comply with the state grant, which ends Sept. 30, 2027. City Council Vice President David Walker said the task is unprecedented. “The size and magnitude of what we’re about to embark on has never been done before, and it’s really an overwhelming task,” he said. The team plans to provide monthly progress reports to the city, quarterly financial and progress reports to EGLE, and quar-

terly updates to the City Council along the way. “The cool thing about this is all the monies have to be spent in three years, so this money is going to be deployed and we’re going to get a lot of dirty sites cleaned up in the city — and that’s an absolutely transformational opportunity for Rochester Hills,” said Barnett.

“When we’re done with this, we will have an environmentally cleaner city than we did going into it, and that is a huge win on behalf of the city,” City Council President Ryan Deel added. For more information, call the city of Rochester Hills at (248) 656-4600. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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vorites from the season. “One of my favorite stories was (Jim) Harbaugh on the stage getting handed the Big Ten trophy from the Big Ten commissioner that had suspended him from coaching,” Howes said. “I thought that was just one of the best pictures. We all had that goal in mind after he was suspended before the Penn State game. That was really cool. Getting back at him was so nice.”

Still, every day is a dream come true for Howes when he’s wearing the maize and blue, and he said there are moments he’ll never forget because of the possibilities football gave him. “It’s been an unreal opportunity,” Howes said. “Without football, I definitely wouldn’t be here at Michigan and I definitely wouldn’t be at the Ross Business School. Just meeting all these amazing people like coach Harbaugh or Ben Herbert, coach Herb, he’s just instilled so many life lessons in me that I’ll take forever in my life. You never stop learning here.”

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Rochester who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com . The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the City of Rochester Clerk’s Office, located at 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307 at the following times. • • •

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Rochester will be voting on: • Democratic Party Presidential Primary • Republican Party Presidential Primary • Local School District Proposal: Rochester Community School District Operating Millage Proposal This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Rochester Community School District, Oakland and Macomb Counties, Michigan, be renewed by 18.5004 mills ($18.5004 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2025 to 2029, inclusive, and also be increased by .5000 mill ($0.5000 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2025 to 2029, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $24,568,063 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2024 levy and a restoration of millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the “Headlee” amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963)? □ Yes □ No Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the Rochester City Clerk’s Office, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester MI, 48307, at www.rochestermi.org, or by telephone 248-651-9061 or 248-733-3700. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the City Clerk’s Office.

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both long-standing and new. There will be displays throughout the library detailing its past, plus celebratory programs and special events, limited-edition swag, a 100-book reading challenge, and more. Patrons can upgrade their library card in honor of the anniversary by visiting the circulation desk to choose between five designs, including three limited edition centennial cards available only in 2024. “Our graphic designer did a complete redesign of all our library cards, so there are five new designs — three of which are only available this year — and they speak to our history. There is some historical imagery there and some celebratory imagery just celebrating our 100th birthday,” Raczkowski said. Community members can visit a dedicated centennial page on the library website — rhpl.org/centennial — for a kickoff video, an interactive timeline, before and after photos, a “share your story” feature, an archive of historic library board meeting minutes, and more. “On the homepage, we’ve got our 100year logo, and it leads you to our centennial page,” said Library Director Juliane Morian. “The centennial web page itself is a really cool destination for people who want to dig in on the history of the library.” According to the timeline, the “Avon Township Free Public Library” opened to the public on Feb. 7, 1925, in the first portion of the First National Bank, at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. After outgrowing their initial space, the library board purchased the Griggs residence at 210 W. University Drive to remodel for use as the library. When Eva Parker Woodward — daughter of Avon Township pioneer Lysander Woodward — passed, she left most of her estate to her housekeeper, Mary Louise Welters, with the condition that when she, too, passed, the entire estate was to be used for the construction of a new library building, the timeline states. The library board officially adopted the estate in January of 1948 and held a groundbreaking for the newly named “Woodward Memorial Library” in 1950. In November of 1984, following an election, the city of Rochester Hills was born, marking the end of the Township of Avon. The library’s official name became the “City of Rochester Hills Public Library,” or the “Rochester Hills Public Library” for short, according to the timeline. After once again outgrowing its space, the library board decided on a new location on a property between Paint Creek and Olde

yearlong events for the centennial, and, if there are any major renovations in the library — which we are slated to have — that would be an opportunity for a grand unveiling of some of our updated spaces within the library,” Morian shared. At press time, the two main areas that were slated for an upgrade this year include the storytime room in the youth services department, which will be expanded, and a furnishings refresh for the second floor adult services area, plus “a surprise new element” that Morian said will be added to the second floor. “I feel very fortunate to be the 10th

head librarian to lead this organization,” said Morian. “It brings me pride to know that I get to be the privileged caretaker overseeing the library entering its second century of service, and I am committed to ensuring the library’s success and longevity by providing resources that entertain, inform and empower lifelong learning.” The Rochester Hills Public Library is located at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. For more information, call (248) 656-2900 or visit www.rhpl.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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Towne Road, directly across from the post office, where the library sits today. The timeline states the new 70,000-square-foot library building opened to the public on Nov. 1, 1992. For an even deeper dive into the library’s history, the public can purchase “A Necessity of Life: The History of Rochester Hills Public Library,” by Deborah Larsen, which is for sale at the Friends’ Library Store inside the library. Larsen — a historian, librarian and writer — said the book takes the library’s story from a predecessor organization founded in 1872 to the present day. “When I wrote the book, I was struck by a quotation by Henry Ward Beecher. He wrote in 1859, ‘A library is not a luxury but a necessity of life.’ When we were going through the COVID and the shutdown and there was a lot of discussion about who were essential workers and what were essential services, and things like that, I was reaching out electronically to the library every single day to get materials to do research and to watch videos. It was a lifeline. And I think that COVID really showed us how truly important that library was — and always has been. When push came to shove, there was so much that the library had to offer. It really was a necessity of life, and I wanted to show that in the book,” Larsen said. “The thing that has remained constant over the years is the library’s responsiveness and our ability to be ready for whatever is coming in the future,” added Raczkowski. “I think that’s a big part of what we’re celebrating.” Library staff have been planning for the centennial celebration for the past six months. “We’re leading up to a gala in October where we are going to be celebrating our

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of cancer deaths in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for about 30,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Elevated radon levels have been found in buildings in all 83 Michigan counties, according to Smith, who said testing is even more important now that many Michiganders are working from home. “We want to take away that conversation that ‘radon doesn’t exist where I live.’ Radon is an issue in all areas of the state, and the only way to know what the radon levels are in any one individual home is to test the home, so all homes should be tested,” he explained. In Michigan, one in every four Michigan homes is projected to have radon levels exceeding the federal action level of 4 picocuries per liter of air, or 4 pCi/L. According to the EGLE, approximately 30% of homes tested in Oakland County have had elevated levels of radon, while approximately 5%10% of the homes in Macomb County will have elevated radon levels. The only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test for it, which experts say is best done in the winter months, when windows and doors are kept closed. The cost of making repairs to reduce radon levels depends on the design of the home and the extent of the radon problem. Officials say that to fix the issue in an average house costs about $1,500, although repairs can range from about $500 to $2,500. Homeowners should retest for radon every two to five years, according to officials, because their houses or the ground can shift. “Radon testing is not a one and done. If someone tests low — anything under 2 picocuries — we would recommend they test every two to five years. If they are testing above 2, we recommend more frequent testing. Homeowners who have radon mitigation systems are encouraged to test every two years to make sure that the system is keeping those levels low,” Smith said. During January, which is National Radon Action Month, the Oakland County Health Department is offering radon test kits at half price, for $5, while the Macomb County Health Department is offering free kits to residents for pickup, while supplies last. In Wayne County, residents can call the Wayne County Health, Human and Veterans Services Department for more information on how to obtain a radon testing kit at (734) 727-7400. The testing kits offered by the health

departments should be placed in the lowest level of the house and be left for two to three days. Claudia Terrell, from the Oakland County Health Division’s Department of Environmental Health Services, said that “each individual house could be different, so your neighbor could find it or not find it. You could find it or not find it. It’s really dependent on how your house is built.” In Oakland County, radon kits are available at health division offices at the North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34E in Pontiac; and the South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road in Southfield. After January, the cost of a radon test kit will return to $10. If high levels of radon are found, homeowners are urged to contact the Oakland County Health Division’s Environmental Health Services at (248) 858-1312 in Pontiac or (248) 424-7191 in Southfield for more information about radon mitigation and service providers. In Macomb County, residents can reserve a test kit for pickup by calling the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5236 during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The kits are only available at the Health Department’s Central Health Center in Mount Clemens, located at 43525 Elizabeth Road. If high levels of radon are found, homeowners are urged to contact the Macomb County Health Division’s Environmental Health Services to obtain a list of contractors that have completed federal and/or state radon remediation training programs. Although radon poses a serious threat to health, officials say high radon concentrations are easily fixed by a mitigation contractor installing a radon mitigation system, which is designed to pull the radon gas from underneath the home and discharge it outdoors. “If you’re not able to afford to have somebody come out, you can look at sealing cracks in your foundation or your basement as a first-level repair and then test to see if that helps levels. Otherwise, there are national certification organizations that will certify mitigation companies, and they can come in and install different systems that can essentially trap the radon and suck it out and expel it out into the air outside of your home so that it’s not entering your home,” said Terrell. For more information about radon, visit michigan.gov/radon, call the indoor radon hotline at (800) 723-6642 or contact your local county health department’s environmental health division. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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ROCHESTER HILLS — A 29-yearold woman from Rochester Hills contacted the Sheriff ’s Operation Center to report that she had been shot at while driving on South Boulevard at 12:44 a.m. Dec. 9. She stated that she would go to the substation to make a report. Upon her arrival at the substation, she was met by deputies, who stated that a subject in a Jeep Cherokee had been driving erratically, honked at her, and drove past her, firing a single round, which struck her driver’s side mirror and door frame. The victim provided the license plate number of the suspect’s vehicle. Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle, which had a broken window, behind his residence. A K-9 unit arrived and initiated a track that led to the front of the building near his residence. A Sheriff ’s Office drone responded to the scene and initiated a search. The SWAT team responded to the scene and cleared his residence without finding the suspect. The suspect, a 29-year-old man from Troy, was located and arrested later in the day.

Woman tries to sell stolen car online

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a hotel in the 2500 block of Crooks Road for a report of a woman trying to sell a stolen car online at 4:57 p.m. Dec. 9. Deputies arrived at the scene and confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Pontiac. Front desk employees advised the responding deputies of the room number for the person driving the vehicle in question. Deputies made contact with the 30-year-old woman from Clarkston and took her into custody. Pontiac deputies were advised of the arrest, and auto theft detectives responded to interview the woman. She was transported to the Rochester Hills substation, and after being interviewed, she was lodged at the Oakland County Jail. The vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Caravan, was impounded by Byers Towing.

Boat, trailer stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Sleepy Fox Drive for a report of a stolen boat and trailer at 1:53 p.m. Dec. 9. The complainant stated that his boat and trailer had been parked at his residence and that a family member was now contacting him asking him where it was. It is unknown who took it or exactly when it was taken. The victim had

Two arrested for credit card fraud

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a store in the 2800 block of Rochester Road to assist in the arrest of two subjects at 7:07 p.m. Dec. 21. Troy officers said that they had been surveilling two subjects who had been breaking into lockers at numerous fitness facilities in their city and other surrounding jurisdictions and using stolen credit cards to purchase merchandise and gift cards. The officers observed the subjects commit a larceny at a gym located in the 1000 block of South Rochester Road in Rochester Hills and then try to purchase several gift cards at Target using the stolen credit cards, but they were unsuccessful. Both subjects were taken into custody. Bolt cutters and several stolen items were located inside their vehicle. Video surveillance was obtained from Target. One subject, an 18-year-old from Southfield, was transported and lodged at the Oakland County Jail, and the other subject, a 17-year-old resident from Detroit, was transported and lodged at Children’s Village, pending issuance of charges.

Students hold peaceful demonstration

ROCHESTER HILLS — A group of students notified Rochester High School administrators that they intended to conduct a peaceful demonstration and school walk-out in support of a ceasefire of the conflict occurring in the Middle East at 9 a.m. Dec. 11. The student organizers offered assurance to school administrators that no sides were being taken and no violence, threats of violence or student conduct violations would be tolerated. At 9 a.m., approximately 40 students walked out of the school using a prearranged route through the school to the upper bowl of the football stadium and stood in a group, some with signs, for approximately 30 minutes. The students returned to classes without incident, with an unexcused absence. School administrators notified the school resource officer, who stood by with administrators to observe.

Deputies investigate reported threat at Van Hoosen Middle School

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Van Hoosen school resource officer is investigating statements made by a 12-year-old sixth grade male student about bringing a gun to school at 9 a.m. Dec. 12. No specific threat was made to anyone or anything, according to reports. The statement was made in person to three of the

Home broken into, safe stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of Quarry on a report of a home invasion at 2:37 a.m. Dec. 13. Deputies made contact with the victims, who stated that they had returned home from work around 2:30 a.m. and found their home was broken into. They had left for work around 11 a.m. Deputies observed the second-floor bedroom window broken. A blanket was covering the window jamb, and a ladder was outside the window. A small safe containing a large sum of money and jewelry was taken from the home.

Student verbally threatens another

ROCHESTER HILLS — The school resource officer at Reuther Middle School was notified that a sixth grade student told another sixth grade student that he would kill him with a shotgun at 2 p.m. Dec. 14. An investigation was initiated and continues. The student, 11, of Rochester Hills, was sent

home with his parents. A home interview was conducted by the school resource officer. Deputies said the statement “appears to be made out of impulse, rather than actual intent to carry out,” and that “the student does not pose a threat.” The student, who deputies said has special needs, will be kept out of school pending a school decision on discipline. Deputies said there is no known access to weapons or firearms, and the parents of the involved students and district administrators have been notified.

Trailer stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to a business in the 1700 block of South Livernois Road for a report of a stolen enclosed trailer at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14. The complainant, a 46-year-old man from Rochester, stated that a black 2010 American Trailer Night Hawk Enclosed 5x8 Trailer had been parked in front of his suite that he rents in the plaza. He last saw the enclosed trailer at noon on Dec. 14, and when he returned at 10:30 p.m., he noticed it was gone. It is unknown who took it or exactly when it was taken. He stated that no one had permission to take it, and that earlier this year someone stole his other trailer that had been parked in front of his suite. — Mary Beth Almond

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NOVI — A blue backpack containing an IBM ThinkPad laptop computer, miscellaneous flash drives, a digital camera with a case, and a leather wallet containing three credit cards, a debit card and a Michigan driver’s license was recovered in Livonia after being taken from a woman’s unlocked 2019 Ford Escape in Novi at around 10 p.m. Jan. 5. Livonia police contacted the woman’s boyfriend the next day, after the property had been recovered at 8:30 a.m. According to the report, Livonia police had been sent to an apartment complex in the area of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads for a welfare check after a man was seen lying on the ground. The man was in possession of the property, which he admitted was not his. He was later taken into custody by Livonia police for receiving and concealing stolen property. Police determined that the suspect likely had been released from Ascension Providence Hospital-Novi, walked down Beck Road and later made his way to Livonia. The man told Livonia police that he is homeless. Livonia police said that while in the lockup, the man made unsolicited statements after being asked for his phone number. “I don’t know my phone number. I lost it (phone) in one of the cars I was breaking into,” he said, according to the police report. Livonia police indicated that other property was recovered as well, including two sets of AirPods and a Leapfrog reader that was new in the box. Novi police asked victims of similar vehicle larcenies if the items belonged to them, but no one claimed them. Novi and Livonia police said they would keep in contact and update the other if there were any changes.

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TROY — A 29-year-old Mount Morris man was charged with three counts of fleeing and eluding — second degree after allegedly speeding and then fleeing from police. The incident occurred at 2:29 p.m. Dec. 20 on northbound Interstate 75, near Crooks Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2023 Genesis for speeding, with radar readings reaching 118 mph. They approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver and passenger. The driver stated he was unable to provide his driver’s license or any documentation with his name on it. Officers said he then drove away, fleeing the traffic stop. Police said the suspect vehicle exited the freeway at Adams Road, but they terminated the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle near Square Lake Road. Approximately 50 seconds later, Troy dispatchers said an injury accident was being reported at Square Lake Road

and Glyndebourne. Officers responded to the scene and found a Lexus RX and the Genesis had been involved in a head-on collision, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Both occupants of the Lexus were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Genesis caught fire as a result of the crash, and police removed both occupants prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Both the driver and the passenger of the Genesis were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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TROY — A driver was charged with operating while intoxicated after police found his white Lincoln Town Car crashed in a ditch on northbound Interstate 75, north of Big Beaver Road, at 2:46 a.m. Dec. 10. The driver, a 21-year-old Northville man, admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel. A chemical breath test was performed, with results of a 0.169% blood alcohol level.

High-priced items stolen from unlocked car

TROY — Several high priced items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and 1 p.m. Dec. 25 in the 3600 block of West Big Beaver Road. Items stolen included Christian Louboutin women’s shoes, several men’s suits, multiple pairs of sunglasses, wrapped Christmas presents, a laptop computer, and a diamond ring.

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 12:45 a.m. on Dec. 23, an unknown person kicked the front window glass and shattered it at North End Taproom on South Main Street.

Wallet stolen by man in medical face mask

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. on Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of East Maple Avenue regarding a report of a larceny. A 78-year-old Detroit resident said she was shopping at a grocery store when her wallet was stolen from her purse. Witnesses saw an unknown man with dark hair and a medical facemask following the victim and later stealing from her purse. An investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle stolen at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was attempting to enter her 2013 Land Rover parked in the 20000 block of West

Eight Mile Road at 2 a.m. Dec. 23 when an unknown man approached her and indicated that he had a gun. He demanded the keys to the vehicle, and the woman gave them. He drove off in her vehicle. SOUTHFIELD — At 1:25 a.m. Dec. 16, a woman reported that her shawl had been taken from her vehicle, which was parked by a valet in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway.

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported that his ex broke into his home between 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 27000 block of Franklin Road. The ex gained entry by way of the front door and stole the victim’s gaming system and other belongings, police said.

Audi stolen

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Tribute Creek Boulevard in reference to an auto theft at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 26. The complainant, a 35-year-old man from Oakland Township, stated that his 2019 Audi was missing from his driveway. The man said he had come out to leave for work and discovered the vehicle was gone. He said he likely left the vehicle unlocked and believes the key fob was in it. The stolen vehicle was located on Flock cameras and was later recovered in the city of Detroit by the auto theft unit. A suspect, an 18-year-old from Ypsilanti, was developed through the investigation.

Teens threatened in crosswalk

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 900 block of Downhill Lane to help another department’s call for service at 11:28 p.m. Dec. 3. The Rochester Police Department was requesting deputies to assist with their investigation into an assault that had occurred in their jurisdiction. The victims, who are juveniles, reported that they had been in the crosswalk and recognized a passenger of a blue sedan as a former classmate. They told deputies that the driver, a 15-year-old male from Rochester Hills, asked them, “What are you looking at?” He then brandished a suspected pistol, they said. Both victims fled and reported the incident. Rochester police located the license plate information on the vehicle and requested assistance. Deputies arrived, and Rochester police conducted their investigation. Both occupants of the vehicle were found to be juveniles who attended Rochester High School. Both occupants were found to be acquaintances of the victims. The firearm was located and turned out

to be an airsoft BB pistol replica. Both juveniles were released to the parents, and the investigation was expected to continue.

Son accused of breaking into home, writing ‘obscene language’ in blood, stealing safe

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy listening to Live 911 heard a complainant report a home invasion at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 5. The complainant, a 66-year-old man from Rochester Hills, said it was his son, a 41-year-old man from Waterford. Deputies met with the victim, who said his son had entered the residence, and there was obscene language written in blood above the couch in the living room. Multiple items were damaged, and a safe was missing. The Waterford Police Department contacted the suspect at his residence and took him into custody. He was turned over to deputies and was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of criminal charges. Upon reviewing video footage from a security camera, it was discovered that the suspect had been driven to the residence by his wife, a 40-year-old woman from Waterford. Deputies went to the residence, and she turned over most of the missing items, police said. The deputy took her into custody, and she also was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending issuance of criminal charges.

Drunken man arrested

ROCHESTER — An officer monitoring the stop sign at Walnut and Fourth streets saw a man run into the west parking structure, Lot #3, at approximately 2 a.m. Dec. 31. From the officer’s position in the street, the officer could see the male walking around on the second floor of the parking structure. He was waving his arms around while walking, as if he were angry. The officer then saw the suspect start picking up objects and throwing them. The male, identified as a 21-year-old from Metamora, was placed under arrest. He was taken to the Rochester Police Department, held until sober, and given a ticket for disorderly intoxication.

Dirt bike stolen

BERKLEY — A dirt bike was reported stolen during the early morning of Dec. 28 in the city of Berkley. According to the report, a 52-year-old Berkley man told police that his dirt bike had been taken between midnight and 7:46 a.m. The bike was described as a white and blue 2018 Yamaha YZ250. The owner stated that a pair of red and black size 10 Thor dirt bike boots were taken as well. The owner said the overhead garage door was closed all night, but he found the side door to the garage ajar in the morning.

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Nature Tales Classic: Story, snack and craft, intended for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

Used book sale: Also DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, rhpl.org

Story & STEAM: For ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every second and fourth Friday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester Hills, dinosaurhill.org

JAN. 26

Meadow Brook Garden Club: Learn about invasive pests, 10-11:30 a.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, also on Zoom, (248) 364-6210, meadowbrookhall.org/gardenclub

Paint Creek Garden Club: Meets 9:30 a.m.-noon every second Friday of month, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm dairy or calf barn, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 505-4307

FEB. 24

Chamber Music Detroit: Concert featuring local debut of Aizuri Quartet, 8-9:30 p.m., Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive in Rochester, chambermusicdetroit.org

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February Film Festival: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, calf barn at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, www. rochesterhills.org/musprograms ‘Downton Abbey’-inspired servant’s life tour: Behind the scenes at Meadow Brook, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, and March 9-10 and 16-17, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/downtontour

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Singing the Good Old Songs Again: Classic and original folk songs performed by Gary Brandt and Jackie Davidson, 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 266-5440, rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/calendar

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Flute and tuba concert: Husband-and-wife duo Patrick Sciannella and Amy Ridings play Baroque to Broadway, 2 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, calendar.rhpl.org, (248) 656-2900

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Hear Broadway favorites: Presented by Rochester Community Chorus, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St., rochcommchor@gmail.com

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‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’: Murder-mystery presented by Avon Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 2-3, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org

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‘Father of the Bride’: Jan. 25-28 and 31, and Feb. 1-4, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, see show times at mbtheatre.com

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