Troy Times

Published January 14, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Now that it’s mid-January, a lot of folks have already fallen off the New Year’s resolution bandwagon. If your constitution is stronger than that, and you’re still motivated to get fit and eat healthier in 2020, that’s impressive. Well done.

Published January 14, 2020

Oakland County leaders share resolutions for the new year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Heading into 2020, things are looking pretty good in Oakland County.

Published January 13, 2020

Fire in chimney sparks blaze

TROY — Firefighters were called to a two-story home on Bristol Drive, near Wattles and Rochester roads, just after 2:45 p.m. Jan. 12 on a report of a chimney fire.

Published January 10, 2020

Winter storm could cause flooding, freezing rain, power outages

METRO DETROIT — With severe winter weather and the potential for power outages making its way across the Lower Peninsula this weekend, Michigan State Police and other organizations are recommending residents ready up for what’s to come.

Published January 10, 2020

Education, grants to promote better recycling in Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Do you toss greasy pizza boxes, Starbucks cups or unrinsed yogurt containers into the curbside recycling bin? According to the Recycling Raccoons, “This stuff could ruin the entire recycling load!”

Published January 9, 2020

Crews extricate vehicle occupants in two-car crash

TROY — Firefighters used the Jaws of Life and hydraulic cutters to free a man and a child trapped in a car reportedly struck by a vehicle running a red light at the intersection of Long Lake and Crooks roads just after 4:15 p.m. Jan. 8.

Published January 9, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 7, 2020

Troy city leaders share plans, priorities for 2020

TROY — As Troy city leaders ended a busy 2019, C & G Newspapers asked what changes are coming and what priorities will be going forward.

Published January 7, 2020

Get a head start on spring cleaning

METRO DETROIT — A new year comes as a natural restart. People make resolutions. Optimism runs high. It’s time to tackle goals and become a better person.

Published January 6, 2020

2020 Pantone Color of the Year is ‘Classic Blue’

METRO DETROIT — The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue.

Published January 6, 2020

Oakland County leaders reflect on attack at animal shelter

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to officials, the dog that attacked a veteran staffer at the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center last month had an extensive history of aggression.

Published January 3, 2020

Rabies found in West Bloomfield again

OAKLAND COUNTY — A recent rash of rabies cases reported in Oakland County has again reached West Bloomfield, with a confirmed case in another skunk from the area, according to officials.

Published January 3, 2020

Troy Beaumont celebrates birth of New Year’s baby

TROY — Staff and patients at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, didn’t have to wait long after the clock struck midnight Jan. 1 to hear the strains of “Brahms’ Lullaby,” which play each time a baby is born.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the second half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from July to December.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the first half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from January to June.

Published January 2, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 30, 2019

Fallout at City Hall, redevelopment and roadwork shape 2019

TROY — Development starts and stops, the sentencing of former City Manager Brian Kischnick, and construction work on Interstate 75 made headlines in Troy in 2019.

Published December 30, 2019

Therapy dogs train to give ‘paw-sitive’ stress relief

TROY — Troy firefighters at Station 3 wear their full gear and equipment when Go Team Therapy Crisis and Airport Dogs visit to train so the dogs get used to seeing them in it.

Published December 30, 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Troy officer dragged by fleeing SUV

TROY — A Troy police officer is recovering from his injuries after a 23-year-old Detroit woman suspected of retail fraud at Oakland Mall reportedly dragged him as she tried to flee.