Community Corner
π± Prison sentence handed down in Rochester Hills fake DTE murder case
Be sure to catch Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk on the Rochester Hills Patch calendar

Hey there, Rochester Hills! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Prison sentence handed down in Rochester Hills fake DTE murder case
Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wife of fake DTE worker sentenced to prison for role in murder (candgnews.com) — A woman has been sentenced to seven to 20 years in prison for helping plan and cover up the 2024 home invasion that led to a Rochester Hills businessman's murder. Prosecutors detailed texts about fake DTE IDs and gas-leak paperwork, while the victim's family delivered emotional statements about his life, their loss, and the impact of her choices.
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📸 Around Rochester Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- USPBL at UWM Field Billy Joel Night →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
7:05 pm - Public Drop-In Hours & Tours at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Rd Rochester Hills 48306
12:00 pm - Virtual Cheese and Wine Tasting visiting Spain →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Online
6:00 pm - USPBL at UWM Field Superhero Show →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
7:05 pm - RARA Recreation Middle School Lock-In: Summer Send Off →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce RARA Facility 500 E 2nd Street, Rochester
11:00 pm - Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce At the Corner of E. Third & Water St.
8:00 am - Public Drop-In Hours & Tours at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Rd Rochester Hills 48306
12:00 pm - USPBL at UWM Field Budweiser 150 Anniversary Party →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
7:05 pm - Wine & Cheese Open House →
Guardian Angel Cemetery, 4701 N Rochester Rd
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Wednesday September 9
📣 Rochester Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- P. Putz →
Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
9:00 am - Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Presents: Stream Science
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Rd Rochester Hills 48306
11:00 am - E-Community Outreach Services 5th Annual Family Appreciation Day
Auburn Hills Chamber-Commerce 888 Enterprise Dr Pontiac, MI
11:30 am - Reserved →
Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a suggestion to teachers that are asking strangers to fund their DC and Amazon wish lists with snacks.
If you must give snacks in your classroom, can you please consider that they be healthy? Graham crackers, animal crackers, pretzels, BAKED low… (Nextdoor Christian Hills)
- Gatik AI posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Rochester. Apply here.
- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 0146 in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rochester
- Mixed reactions as Rochester approves downtown social district (clickondetroit.com)
- Rochester native Aiden Kelly key to Team USA winning U-17 Four Nations Tournament (theoaklandpress.com)
- This was just voted the best rooftop bar in Metro Detroit (arcpublishing.com)
Auburn Hills
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001921094-26-000881 (sec.gov)
- Is Retro Automotive Design Here to Stay? (kbb.com)
Ok Rochester Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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