Troy Times

Published October 22, 2021

Two local friends learn they are both in need of a kidney transplant

OAKLAND COUNTY — For years, Royal Oak resident Mallory Milavec has been helping raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 14, 2021

Troy Historic Village to host trick-or-treating event

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting the public to join them for its under-the-sea themed trick-or-treating event.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 14, 2021

Former Troy residents team with Gleaners to fight hunger

TROY — Two former Troy residents are returning to Michigan to team up with Gleaners Community Food Bank to help combat food insecurity.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Troy voters to decide city council

TROY — In the Troy Times’ coverage area, voters will decide three City Council candidate positions on Nov. 2.

Published October 13, 2021

Gala to raise funds for WWII memorial

TROY — The Detroit Marriott Hotel in Troy will host a special fundraiser for a proposed memorial to World War II veterans and those behind the war effort.

In a presentation at the Troy Public Library, former Secret Service agent Radford W. Jones, front left, will share his experiences working as an agent for more than 20 years and guarding six different U.S. presidents, including Gerald Ford, pictured.

Published October 9, 2021

Troy library to host presentation by former Secret Service agent

TROY — The Troy Public Library will be offering its patrons a special look inside the U.S. Secret Service with a presentation by Radford W. Jones, who served in the agency for more than 20 years.

Residents lined up outside the Novi Fire Station Oct. 7 for a drive-thru vaccine clinic, hosted by Oakland County Health Division.

Published October 8, 2021

Third shot’s the charm

Oakland County’s health director explains who should get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when

Troy firefighter Will Bayko helps Rachel Lee of Troy and her father get some practice on a fire hose during the department’s open house Oct. 3.

Published October 8, 2021

Troy firefighters educate on smoke, CO alarms

TROY — The Troy Fire Department hosted open houses at all of its fire houses across the city on Oct. 3, in order to let the community get to know their local firefighters and to promote fire safety as Michigan heads into the cold weather months.

Published October 8, 2021

Two Troy elementaries named Blue Ribbon schools

TROY — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools across the country Sept. 21 as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. This included 13 schools in Michigan, two of which are in Troy.

Trained professionals with the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities are going out into the community and offering drive-thru Narcan training to educate the public on the use of the lifesaving medication.

Published October 7, 2021

Naloxone training provided through in-person, virtual, drive-thru options

TROY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is encouraging many in Oakland County to get trained on the use of naloxone through in-person, virtual classes and drive-thru classes.

The Sanctuary, located in Royal Oak, offers a three-week residential program, outpatient counseling and trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. It is part of Common Ground, a nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Published October 7, 2021

Common Ground celebrates 50 years

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Common Ground celebrates its first 50 years and looks forward to the next, it hopes to raise funds for a behavioral health urgent care center to address the increasing demand from people facing stress, addiction and other emotional well-being issues.

Published October 7, 2021

Hands-on lab sets out to engage Oakland students

OAKLAND COUNTY — This week, as you’re sitting down to read this article, sixth graders in the West Bloomfield Schools District are experiencing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering and math first hand.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.