Tag: The Oakland Post

• Oakland County Fair Idol brings music contest downhome

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Press Vocal professionals and amateurs can step on stage and compete for a chance at $500, in the third annual Oakland County Fair Idol competition. “I think a lot of the fairs are struggling to keep up with keeping everything modern. (Fair Idol) is taking something that’s popular on television […]

  stephaniesokol

  07/01/2013

  Features, News Stories

  American Idol, Andre Neumann, hometown talent, Music, Oakland County Fair, Oakland County Fair Idol, singing contest, Stephanie Sokol, Susan Probst, The Oakland Post

• ‘Top Concrete’ award given to Rochester construction

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post Rochester’s 2012 reconstruction work earned the city the honor of being named  a “Top Concrete” project by the Michigan Concrete Association at the end of February. The program looked at more than 50 submitted projects and awarded 21 based on quality, innovation, complexity and speed of construction, according to Kerry Sutton, MCA […]

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  03/14/2013

  News Stories

  Angelo Iafrate, Carr & Huber, Clinton River, Downtown Rochester, Fishbeck, Kerry Sutton, MDOT, Michigan Concrete Association, Oakland Michigan Department of Transportation, Paint Creek, Rochester, Rochester Michigan Construction, Superior Materials, The Oakland Post, Thompson, Top Concrete

• Nice ride

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post The parking lot of Oakland University is full… of personality. The parking areas hold a variety of vehicles, from mid-size sedans and pick-ups to station wagons, SUVs and cars. Some people, however, want their car to stand out. A 1999 Chevy Tracker can be found dolled up and parked […]

  stephaniesokol

  02/06/2013

  Features

  automobiles, Batmobile, Campus, Carlashes, cars, commuter school, cool cars, creativity, dragon, nice ride, Oakland University, The Oakland Post, vehicles

• Happily ever after: students experience Meadow Brook Ball

  Stephanie Sokol and Kailee Mathias for The Oakland Post Meadow Brook Hall was turned into a real-life fairy tale for the 41st ball, hosted as two events the evenings of Feb. 1 and 2. After decorating Friday morning, the house took on the “Happily Ever After” theme, giving guests the opportunity to dress up and […]

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  02/06/2013

  Features, Multimedia

  2013, dance, dress up, gowns, Happily Ever After, Jared Kovverman, Jean Ann Miller, Love, Meadow Brook Ball, Meadow Brook Hall, photo booth, Rebecca Kaufeld, Royal Engagement, The Oakland Post, WXOU

• Flavor Flav’s Chicken & Ribs

   

  stephaniesokol

  01/18/2013

  Features, Multimedia

  baked beans, chicken, chicken sandwich, Flav’s Chicken & Ribs, Flavor Flav, fries, Macaroni and cheese, ribs, soul food, Sterling Heights, The Oakland Post