Fire Department Open House + Winter Weather Forecast

Morning, people of Rochester-Rochester Hills! It's me, Nikki Gaskins, your host this Wednesday, Oct. 6 for the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds may break. High: 73 Low: 62.

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

1. Rochester Hills Fire Department to host community open house (Rochester Hills Patch)

2. AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much snow Rochester Hills receives and the severity of the polar vortex. (Rochester Hills Patch)

3. A new report from RoboKiller shows more than 40.1 billion spam calls have cost people in Michigan and others more than $325 million. (Michigan Patch)

4. The Forbes 400: 6 Michigan billionaires made the cut (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• State of the City Address - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (7 p.m.)

Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch Notebook

• Oakland County Sheriff's Office: "We have new openings in this Saturday's Self-Defense class as well as other future dates. Please see the sign-up genius below to sign up today." (Facebook)
• Rochester Police: "UPDATE: Dog has been returned home" (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: Rochester Community Schools high school students and their families are invited to explore educational opportunities at College Night, a free open house event featuring approximately 50 representatives from colleges and post-secondary organizations. College Night: Wednesday, October 6, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan: "NEWS RELEASE: #OaklandCounty Executive David Coulter has appointed Barbara M. Hankey as director of the Department of Public Services. The Board of Commissioners approved her appointment on September 30. https://bit.ly/3FeMC41" (Facebook)

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