News & Notes from the 12/7/23 Troy Times

TROY — The University of Michigan’s star running back Blake Corum will be on hand with other Wolverine Football stars at Somerset Collection on Saturday, Dec. 9 for a holiday charity event collecting toys and supporting families for the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.  

TROY — Oakland County has a new county commissioner and Troy has a new City Council member following a sudden shake-up after the Nov. 7 election.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Motorists should be on high alert for deer in the roadway this winter. Each year, there are over 50,000 deer-car crashes reported in Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police, with the majority of vehicle-deer crashes occurring in the late fall and early winter.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting the public in for an old-fashioned celebration with its Victorian Christmas program.

TROY — Oakland Mall has teamed up with Canterbury Village in Lake Orion to offer some festive cheer this holiday season.

TROY — The City of Troy Seniors Group is welcoming the public to join them for a performance by Matthew Ball, also known as the Boogie-Woogie Kid.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting the community to join them to welcome in the holiday season with its annual Cocoa and Crafts event.

TROY — An attempt to stop a suspect in a stolen vehicle ended with shots fired near the intersection of Big Beaver and Rochester roads Nov. 21.

TROY — New opportunities for those with developmental disabilities are available thanks to a Troy organization that celebrated a new groundbreaking program with a ribbon cutting Nov. 15.

News & Notes from the 11/23/23 Troy Times

TROY — On Nov. 15, the Samaritas nonprofit organization gave away Thanksgiving meals to more than 100 of the refugee families they are devoted to helping.

TROY — Troy will once again host the annual Mighty Gobbler 5K/1M Run on Thanksgiving morning.

TROY — You think you have them right where you want them, but really you’re just playing into one of the biggest strengths Troy Athens boys soccer possesses.

TROY — The voters of Troy have cast their ballots, and the results are in for one heavily contested race and one uncontested.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Overhead sign installation the weekend of Nov. 17-Nov. 19 will require closing lanes and ramps on I-96 in the Milford area as work continues on the I-96 Flex Route project in Oakland County.

News & Notes from the 11/9/23 Troy Times

TROY — Two local groups are out calling for peace, in light of the recent war and conflict in Israel and Palestine.