Carol Hopkins
The Oakland Press
Michigan, United States
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Donations sought to help hungry Waterford kids
People looking to donate funds to help hungry Waterford students can consider a new food program. → Read More
Milford couple saved from burning home
Neighbors are being credited with alerting a Milford couple about a fire at their home Sunday. → Read More
Ice keeps Waterford police and fire crews busy
Icy roads are blamed for a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Elizabeth Lake Road Monday that sent at least two drivers to the hospital. → Read More
Business owners ready for change in D.C.
For Digital First MediaHours after Donald Trump was pronounced the next U.S. President, local business organizations and leaders began assessing what the future could mean for them. → Read More
Business owners ready for change in D.C.
For Digital First MediaHours after Donald Trump was pronounced the next U.S. President, local business organizations and leaders began assessing what the future could mean for them. → Read More
Long lines greet early morning voters
Election day kicked off at 7 a.m. with long lines at two precincts we checked. → Read More
Early voters make their selections for president
Voters heeded the call to choose a President and showed up in huge numbers today in the Rochester area and Waterford Township. → Read More
Presidential candidates, superheroes dominate sales at area costume stores
Got your costume yet?With Halloween is just a couple weeks away, business at area costume shops is picking up. → Read More
Professional clowns see drop in business
@CarolHopkinsMIIn a normal month, Hazel Ovanin of Commerce, who works as a curly-wigged clown named Gertie, is called to perform at parties or functions around six times a month. → Read More
Former Brooksie Way 5K winner ready for this year’s race
@CarolHopkinsMIWatch for the 2014 Brooksie Way winner Donnie Richmond to switch things up this year as he runs the 5K in this year’s Sept. 25 event. → Read More
Brooksie Way runners, volunteers can still register
Rich Power will be among the 6,000 runners and walkers who will lace up running shoes Sept. 25 and head out to compete in the ninth annual HAP Brooksie Way. → Read More
Traffic clearing after boat knocked off truck’s trailer in Waterford
A driver struck a truck trailer hauling a motor boat in Waterford, Wednesday, Sept. 7, knocking the boat off its trailer. → Read More
Crowds at Arts, Beats & Eats revel in perfect weather
Royal Oak’s Arts, Beats and Eats drew young and old Saturday, including a Berkley couple, Ed Black and Rebecca Luckhardt, both 33. → Read More
Waterford man creates Facebook page urging Summit Place Mall demolition
carol.hopkins@oakpress.com @CarolHopkinsMI on Twitter → Read More
Highland Founders Day Celebration May 21 packed with family fun
Families in the Highland Township area are invited to the annual Founders Day Celebration on Saturday, May 21. → Read More
Waterford strategy group narrows list of ‘doable’ priorities
The group of Waterford stakeholders from schools, government and businesses prioritized a plan of action for the township’s top problems Tuesday. → Read More
Inside Waterford’s Summit Place Mall: Debris, mold now main attraction
Shoppers who used to crowd Waterford’s Summit Place Mall would have a hard time maneuvering around debris and trash at the huge long-vacant center, now empty for seven years. → Read More
Waterford boyfriend charged with murder
A Waterford father charged with murder shot his girlfriend four times with a 12-gauge shotgun, police said. → Read More
Milford police chief to administer fire department
Milford has changed management of its fire department. → Read More
Hunt still on for suspect tied to Pontiac woman’s slaying
A Pontiac parolee sought in the killing of his 30-year-old girlfriend and leaving her in a closet April 22 is still on the run -- and the Oakland County Sheriff is asking questions about why the man was out of prison in the first place. → Read More