Troy Times

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Blues rocker Laith Al-Saadi will perform July 31 in a drive-in concert at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published July 29, 2020

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts to host drive-in concert

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Audiences might know Laith Al-Saadi from watching him perform at venues around the state, or maybe fans will recognize him from season 10 of “The Voice” on NBC.

Published July 28, 2020

Man pleads no contest by reason of insanity to bludgeoning death of aunt

TROY — On June 1, Nayir Muhammad Masrur, 21, pleaded no contest, but mentally ill, to manslaughter in the Nov. 12, 2018, bludgeoning death of his aunt, Rubab Huq, 55, with a 15-pound barbell in the basement of her home.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 28, 2020

Troy City Clerk’s Office gears up for Aug. 4 primary election

TROY — Troy City Clerk Aileen Dickson said she and her staff are working long hours to ensure the Aug. 4 primary election runs as smoothly as possible in the midst of the pandemic.

Published July 27, 2020

Arson, home invasion result of ‘excited delirium’

TROY — A home invasion at Somerset Apartments ended in blood, arson and sedation Saturday morning, according to police.

Published July 26, 2020

Will Postal Service delays impact primary election?

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Michigan draws closer to its Aug. 4 primary election, which has seen increases in absentee ballot voting, will postal delays end up having an impact on voters ability to submit their ballots on time and have them counted?

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 23, 2020

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.

Local residents Jonathan Sitko, left, and Brad Berry recently launched an online grocery store.

Published July 23, 2020

Locally grown food is an option close to home

OAKLAND COUNTY — Food preferences for metro Detroit residents can run the gamut, depending on taste and lifestyle.

Published July 22, 2020

Lights, a door and a good connection are key to working from home

METRO DETROIT — Across the United States, about 5 million employees work from home at least half of the time, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. That number has likely been pushed higher now — at least temporarily, but in some cases permanently — by a shift in the way companies do business in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks must be worn inside Jay Birds Rotisserie and Grill, 24480 10 Mile Road in Southfield.

Published July 21, 2020

Oakland County leaders, police weigh in on mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Boys & Girls Club of Troy opens doors for summer

TROY — Other summers, the Boys & Girls Club of Troy opened its doors to 300 kids each day, with a membership of about 500.

Published July 21, 2020

Big Beaver at Rochester and I-75 among most dangerous intersections

TROY — Using 2019 data provided by the Michigan State Police, Michigan Auto Law — a firm comprising auto accident attorneys — compiled a list of the “Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections,” including two Troy intersections.

City urges residents to water after sundown or risk higher bills

Published July 21, 2020

Troy urges residents to water after sundown or risk higher bills

TROY — The city of Troy, through its contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority, receives a lower water rate by ensuring that water usage stays under designated thresholds during peak usage times.