Troy Times

Published March 27, 2020

Oakland County announces $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an attempt to offer some relief to small businesses struggling under shutdown orders due to COVID-19, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund March 26.

Published March 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 27-29

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 26, 2020

Bridge demo will close Livernois under I-75 this weekend

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Livernois Road — which will close Livernois Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 9 a.m. March 27 through 5 a.m. March 30.

Published March 25, 2020

Experts: ‘Only toilet paper down the tubes amid COVID-19’

METRO DETROIT — Throngs of shoppers stocked up on toilet paper and tissues ahead of state-ordered COVID-19 shutdowns, leaving store shelves empty across the country.

Published March 24, 2020

Michigan shuts down in response to COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — All “non-critical” businesses in Michigan were ordered to close by midnight in an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer March 23.

Published March 23, 2020

Alone together

METRO DETROIT — Every night at 7 p.m., young kiddos in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area snuggle in with their favorite grownups and log in to a virtual meeting room. The families take turns reading their favorite bedtime story to the other kids in the video chat, and before shutting off their computers, they share a nightly prayer.

Published March 22, 2020

Hospital official, cleaning expert tell how to keep homes clean, sanitized

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has forced many people into their homes to help stop the spread of the viral disease.

Published March 21, 2020

Oakland County orders closure of malls, outdoor playgrounds

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has ordered the closure of all shopping malls and outdoor playgrounds, and even more steps are under consideration, according to a March 21 press release from the county.

Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

Published March 19, 2020

Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

METRO DETROIT — On any given Friday during Lent, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts between 700 and 800 people for dinner in its banquet center on Ryan Road in Warren.

Published March 19, 2020

Blood supplies dwindle – donors urgently needed

TROY — Facing a severe blood shortage due to cancellations of blood drives in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors.

Published March 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 20-23

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 19, 2020

Pilot injured when small plane runs off Troy runway

TROY — Troy firefighters responded to the Oakland/Troy Airport at 2672 Industrial Row Drive, near Coolidge Highway and Maple Road, after a passerby called 911 to report that an airplane had flipped over, off the runway, just before 6:30 p.m. March 17.

Published March 18, 2020

Beaumont Health announces first COVID-19 death at hospital

METRO DETROIT — Beaumont Health officials reported March 18 that an approximately 50-year-old male patient who tested positive for COVID-19 and was under the health network’s care passed away. The man died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, per a press release. He had underlying medical conditions.

Published March 18, 2020

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider offering incentives to builders for 1,900-square-foot homes — an increase from the current incentive offered for 1,500-square-foot homes under the city’s cluster ordinance.

Young mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

Published March 18, 2020

Young Troy mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

TROY — Troy resident Lucretia Conley’s kidney was a perfect match for her daughter, Leigh Leader.

Published March 18, 2020

Fire destroys shed at Troy church during high winds

TROY — Troy firefighters were called to the scene of a shed that caught fire at the Motor City Church at 3668 Livernois Road north of Big Beaver Road, just before 3:45 p.m March 13.

Man runs across highway to get away from suspect wielding pry bar

Published March 18, 2020

Man runs across Maple Road to get away from suspect wielding pry bar

TROY — Charges are pending for a man police say struck an employee of an auto body shop with a pry bar, then chased him across Maple Road at 6 a.m. March 15.

Published March 18, 2020

One man charged, two at large for $51,000 theft at Saks

TROY — One man stands charged and two others remain at large after they allegedly stole $51,000 in merchandise from the Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection just after 10 a.m. March 12.

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Mar

Farmington Hills

'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'

1 p.m.

Costick Activities Center

Mar

Eastpointe

Meet the hosts of 'Under the Radar Michigan'

2 p.m.

Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum

Mar

Bloomfield Hills