John McKay, Patch Staff
- Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI
Email: john.mckay@patch.com
Phone: 810-986-9481
Hometown: Fenton
Residence: Rochester Hills
Birthday: Sept. 21
Bio:
I am the local editor for Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch and Macomb Township Patch. I served as editor of Plymouth-Canton Patch from May 2011-March 2013 and have been editor of Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch since April 2013.
I came to Patch in 2011 after two years of living and working in Port Huron, where I served as a copy editor, paginator and blogger for the Port Huron Times Herald.
A lifelong Michigander, I was raised in Fenton. I cut my teeth as a reporter working for the Tri-County Times in Fenton, where I covered the Fenton and Linden school districts, as well as Fenton, Fenton Township, Holly, Linden, Rose Township and Tyrone Township government and community affairs.
I am a journalism graduate from the University of Michigan-Flint and was managing editor of the Michigan Times, its student newspaper.
Posting Activity
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Vinyl Resurgence Keeps Record Shop's Business Grooving
A fixture in Lake Orion since 1982, Broadway Records benefits from rekindled popularity of vinyl records.
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Catch an Elvis Sighting at Canterbury Village This Weekend
Elvis impersonators to transform Canterbury Village into Heartbreak Hotel on Aug. 3.
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Lake Orion Native Rehabs Burned-Out Detroit Home for TV Series
Free Press reporter follows Lake Orion's Nicole Curtis on house-flipping mission in burned-out Detroit home.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
Woman Arrested on Drug Paraphernalia, Drunken-Driving Charges
Sterling Heights woman, 20, held overnight after incident in Rochester.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
Taking Your Dog to the Park? Here's What You Need to Know
The Rochester area has plenty of parks, but some have specific rules for dogs. Find out what you'll need to know before bringing Fido.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
5K Run/Walk to Support OU's Meadow Brook Theatre
5K will be held Aug. 18 at Oakland University.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
Hair or There: Barbers on Fourth Reports Smooth Transition to New Location
Barber shop adapts to recent move just two doors down from previous location.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
How Can I Donate Blood in Rochester-Rochester Hills?
Here are 5 things you need to know before you head to your nearest Red Cross event to give blood.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
'Hot for Teacher' Student Loses Lawsuit Against Oakland University
Former student's lusty writings drew suspension from Oakland University.
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Oxford Could Take Over Lake Orion Dispatch Services
Lake Orion Police Chief: Village negotiating with Oxford, hopes a deal can be reached.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
Deerfield Elementary Teacher Attends Mickelson ExxonMobil Academy
Katherine Suender among 200 teachers nationwide invited to academy in New Jersey.
Rochester-Rochester Hills|News|
Reckless Driving Complaint Leads to Marijuana, Alcohol Charges
18-year-old Lansing resident cited on marijuana, alcohol charge on Tulberry Circle in Rochester.
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Tigers MVP Miguel Cabrera to Hold Camp at Lake Orion High School
25 Big Brothers Big Sisters youths get to attend camp for free.
Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Who's Gained Weight in Michigan in the Past Decade? Check the Mirror, Oakland County
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 U.S. deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.