Troy Times

Published November 20, 2020

Troy police observe possible uptick in gun-related crimes

TROY — A recent rash of gun-related crimes in Troy is likely not a trend, police say, but they are still urging vigilance during the holiday shopping season.

The Costello Elementary School building was closed to students due to coronavirus concerns. A sign welcomes students to Zoom for virtual learning.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Schools moves to online learning only amid rise in COVID-19

TROY — The Troy School District has moved to online-only instruction for K-12 students in response to rising cases of COVID-19, officials said.

Published November 20, 2020

Foundation grants tech tools to Troy teachers

TROY — Over 800 classes in the Troy School District will benefit from new technology tools thanks to the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Abigail Tucker is able to participate in school activities after starting a new treatment for Crohn’s disease.

Published November 20, 2020

Teen’s Crohn’s treatment helps her keep playing music

TROY — School can be challenging enough for many young people, but having symptoms of Crohn’s disease can make it an even bigger struggle.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy officials reflect on election turnout, security

TROY — Many cities across the U.S. saw a sharp increase in absentee voting during the election Nov. 3, and a decrease in in-person voting — a trend that held true in Troy.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 18, 2020

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

Signs like this one, seen at the splash pad at Kensington Metropark, helped visitors know how far they should social distance while using Huron-Clinton Metroparks in 2020.

Published November 17, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks see 2020 attendance surge

METRO DETROIT — With outdoors seemingly safer places to have distanced gatherings than inside, Huron-Clinton Metroparks saw attendance increase this year as metro Detroit residents looked for a place to safely get out of the house.

Published November 10, 2020

Troy student accelerates music career in quarantine

TROY — When COVID-19 shut down Troy Athens High School classrooms last spring, Zachary Sinutko feared missing the highlights of his senior year of high school, such as prom and graduation.

Published November 10, 2020

Troy Athens’ cross country ‘Gets Milk’ grant, gives back to others

TROY — The Troy Athens High School cross country team was recently awarded a chocolate milk grant from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.

Home flu shots available for older adults

Published November 10, 2020

Oakland County Health Division offers at-home flu shots for seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beverly Hills resident Marilyn Ferber, 87, who has been homebound, especially since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, couldn’t fathom having to leave her house this year to receive an influenza vaccination.

Police reveal info on mall gunfire suspects

Published November 10, 2020

Troy police reveal info on Somerset gunfire suspects

TROY — Troy police have released new information about two men they recently arrested following reports of parking lot gunfire Oct. 25 near Somerset Collection’s south building, located near the intersection of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway.

Published November 10, 2020

Families alter Thanksgiving plans amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Elyse Van Houzen, of Franklin, who has been hosting large turkey day celebrations for friends and family for over 25 years.

Published November 10, 2020

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.

Published November 10, 2020

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Published November 9, 2020

Oakland County Parks millage renewal passes

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the first time in the park system’s nearly 55-year history, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department asked residents to vote to increase its operating millage by about 50%.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.