Week in Review: School Board Votes to Outsource, Police Millage and More

A lot happened last week and we want to make sure you didn't miss a thing, so here are some of the highlights:

• : On the Aug. 7 ballot: A police millage issue that combines a renewal and an increase as well as a renewal of the fire department millage to maintain staffing levels so 'we can handle whatever is thrown at us.'
• : Employees will receive layoff notices in the coming day after Rochester school leaders approved three-year contracts with two private companies to manage their services.
• At Van Hoosen Middle School, a Memorial to One Who Will Not Be Forgotten: Students create a wall of memories and tributes to Cooper Salsberry, their classmate who passed away last weekend.
• : Those interested in donating can purchase bricks or donate money.
• : Here are three mystery novels to check out at the Orion Township Public Library.
• : Times Square in Lake Orion serves up some delicious flapjacks.
• : Angela Youngblood is a mom of four whose full-size van is in need of a savvy replacement. Her journey starts with you: What should she test drive?
• The following information was supplied by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Substation in Oakland Township: Keep An Eye On Your Cars: Numerous Thefts From Vehicles Reported and Police Blotter: Jewelry Stolen, Trampolines Damaged.
• The following information was supplied by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Substation in Orion Township: Police Blotter: Stolen Car, Shoplifting, Damaged Property Reported.
• : They'll compete in St. Louis next weekend.
• : Hundreds of colorful quilts were on display at this Oakland County Quilt Guild event.