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Week in Review: Students Honored, Carnival Begins, New Biz Opens Downtown

Catching up on your news? Here are links to the most read and the most commented-on stories on Rochester Patch last week.

  • : Teachers presented 665 awards to students during two ceremonies on Thursday.
  • The five-term Oakland County executive and founder of The Brooksie Way is seeking another four years.
  • : This is the 35th year of the Rochester Hills Lions Club carnival, which benefits Leader Dogs for the Blind.
  • : Media specialists, para-educators and learning consultants not likely to be among the choices, Rochester's assistant superintendent says.
  • : Kids can sign up for Harry Potter, golf, Lego-themed camps and more at this Auburn Hills camp.
  • : Richard Myers will serve as interim leader of the police department in Sanford, FL.
  • : Changes will take place during the 2014-2015 school year.
  • : Virinder Moudgil leaves a legacy after 36 years of service to Oakland University.
  • : The Rochester Hills Public Library dedicates its second bookmobile; this one is for early readers.
  • Pat Kane of Rochester started Benny's Kitchen after spending 10 weeks caring for a dachshund in need. "This is for the pets who may go unfed or unloved."
  • : It spans two continents and six generations and next week Give Thanks will celebrate 13 years of baking with free treats for all.
  • : You can watch the Apreas in action as they make a fresh batch of their Moon River Soap each morning.

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