TROY — On March 22, Barnard Elementary School became home to an unusual vending machine: one that dispenses books.

OAKLAND COUNTY — April has arrived, and golf courses around metro Detroit are welcoming golfers back to the links.

TROY — The Troy Community Coalition is back offering in-person events to help combat substance abuse among local youth and is reminding families that it has a variety of programs in place to serve Troy area residents.

TROY — The results of a long-awaited sound study by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be shared and public feedback will be gathered at an upcoming open house.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts will no longer be moved to the Roosevelt school.

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved a request from the Police Department to purchase several ALPR Flock System cameras, which will be placed throughout the city later this year, at its meeting March 13.

TROY — On March 7, state school Superintendent Michael Rice dropped by Troy High School to officially bestow upon them the honor of having the 2022/2023 Model School Library of the Year.

TROY — Troy Athens has been the master of consistency with an 11-10 record the last two seasons, including this season, but the 2023 year also showcased improvement towards the future of the program.

TROY — Troy children’s author Katherine Mitropoulos is spreading the word about service, life balance and nature, releasing her new book, “Ready… Set… Frog!” just in time for World Frog Day.

TROY — Despite being only in their second year of existence, the Troy Argonauts FIRST Robotics team of Troy Athens High School has qualified for the league’s state competition.

TROY — One Troy School District staff member got a surprise March 20.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting families to their annual Village egg hunt 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 24, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25.

TROY — Two Troy students are trying to promote positive change after starting their own nonprofit aimed at fighting human trafficking.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new program is hoping to bring mental health help and training to young children throughout Oakland County’s school districts.

TROY — A large section of land near the intersection of Rochester Road and Long Lake Road will now be developed for use after sitting idle for more than 20 years.

TROY — Several suspects were charged with breaking into a Troy pharmaceutical business Feb. 19 following a tip from another law enforcement agency.

TROY — A Troy doctor has been charged following a criminal complaint for allegedly taking part in a health care fraud scheme.

TROY — With Troy voters’ approval of a new bond last year, Troy School District officials knew they would have an influx of funds coming into the district; they used the opportunity to show students how the bond process works in real time.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A federal appellate court has sided with several homeowners who filed a lawsuit against Oakland County, its former treasurer, the city of Southfield, several city officials, and others after their homes — worth far more than the taxes owed — were taken by the county without refunding them for the difference in home equity.

TROY — Four suspects have been arrested in connection with what police are calling an attempted home invasion that took place Feb. 8.