Rochester Hills Crosswalk Changes + Ex-Macomb Prosecutor's Case

Good morning, Rochester-Rochester Hills! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on in Rochester-Rochester Hills today.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold with cloudy spells. High: 20 Low: 12.

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Here are the top stories today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

1. Teen's death prompts safety changes to Rochester Hills crosswalks. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
2. Embezzlement case against ex-Macomb prosecutor Eric Smith heads to circuit court. (Detroit Free Press)
3. Roads are big concern as frigid temperatures move across Metro Detroit. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
4. MDOT to build new interchange in Madison Heights. (C&G Newspapers)
5. Oxford selects 2 administrators as superintendent finalists. (The Oakland Press)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Downton Abbey-Inspired Servant's Life Tour (11:30 AM)
• Winter Carnival - Charter Township of Oakland (12:00 PM)
• Downton Abbey Inspired Servant's Life Tour (1:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Rochester Hills- Government: "Are you a strong swimmer? Do you love working in the sunshine? Join us this summer on the beach! You can apply today to be a Rochester Hills lifeguard! If you're interested, visit rochesterhills.org/jobs" (Facebook)
• Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan: "Congrats Orion Township, Michigan on the ribbon cutting of your new Municipal Complex and Oakland County Sheriff's Office Substation, just days after General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced an #ElectricVehicle plant in the community! We ..." (Facebook)
• Oakland County, Michigan Government: "Let it snow❄️ Thanks @sipsbetweenpages for sharing your amazing capture from #WestBloomfield. . . Use #OaklandCounty for a chance to be featured. http://ow.ly/GFy350HM2cA" (Facebook)
• Meadow Brook Hall: "The silver has been polished, the floors have been swept. Starting this weekend, you are cordially invited to Meadow Brook Hall, America's own Downton Abbey. Our immersive Servant's Life Tour lets you explore the secret lives of the down..." (Facebook)

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