10 Stories You May Have Missed Last Week on Rochester Patch

Rochester School Board Found 'Right Person' to Transition District: Board members will negotiate contract with Tresa Zumsteg to be interim superintendent when superintendent Fred Clarke leaves.

A Tree Stays in Rochester, Despite Pleas From Builder, Neighbor: Citing history and the "urban canopy," Rochester leaders won't allow a landmark spruce tree to be removed.

Superintendent Fred Clarke Offers Official Resignation: The letter is expected to be accepted during a special Rochester Board of Education meeting Monday night.

L. Brooks Patterson Released From Hospital: The Oakland County Executive was injured in a crash five weeks ago today.

Do You Recognize This Man? He's Wanted for Questioning By Police: Rochester Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this person, wanted in connection with larceny from auto complaint near the Clinton River Trail.

Woman a Suspect in Multiple Home Break-Ins: She was caught during a recent home invasion in Rochester Hills, police say, and she may be responsible for additional thefts in the area.

Help Reconnect Missing Yorkie With Owner: Patch.com reader trying to reunite missing Yorkie with owner.

11 Rochester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists: They are among 16,000 high school seniors nationwide to receive the distinction.

Rochester School Enrollment So Far Exceeds Projections: 70 students enrolled in Rochester Schools on the first day this year, district leaders said.

4 Teens Caught After Fire Near School Baseball Field: No one was injured in the Monday afternoon incident at Hamlin Elementary School.