Troy Times

Published September 24, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Owner has a long history with his Corvette

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bert Bernardi was 23 years old when he purchased his dream car: a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published September 23, 2021

TROY — Vaidehi Dongre’s mother encouraged her to join beauty pageants as a young girl after their family moved to the United States from India in order to make friends and help become more comfortable speaking English.

Published September 23, 2021

Troy upgrading equipment for faster paramedic calls

TROY — The city of Troy is updating a system that helps control traffic and reduce the response times for ambulances in the community.

Published September 23, 2021

Troy native shares experiences from Afghanistan evacuation

TROY — People around the world watched in real time as the United States military pulled out of Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of conflict there.

Published September 22, 2021

Take small steps now to be prepared when disaster strikes

METRO DETROIT — Fire, flood and storm damage could strike at any time. The difference between disaster and making it through could hinge on how much one is prepared for the worst.

Published September 22, 2021

Troy veteran takes to the skies with a ‘dream flight’

TROY — World War II veteran and Troy resident Andy Coubrough Jr. took to the skies Sept. 5, more than 75 years after his service in the Pacific theater.

Published September 22, 2021

Oakland County promotes substance use recovery, even during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — As the world slowly returns to some form of normalcy, celebrations that were once postponed because of the pandemic can finally be observed, and the anticipation makes them that much sweeter.

Published September 22, 2021

Coping with the pandemic in the classroom

METRO DETROIT — In April 2020 — one month after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed schools statewide because of COVID-19 — Warren Consolidated Schools staff members established a social and emotional learning committee.

Published September 21, 2021

Police investigating allegations against local lawmaker

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A local lawmaker has been stripped of his committee assignments and has been served with a personal protection order by a colleague in the state House of Representatives.

Published September 17, 2021

Hospitals, labs stretched thin as Delta variant surges

OAKLAND COUNTY — There’s no doubt about it: COVID-19, and specifically the virus’s Delta variant, has tightened its grip on metro Detroit, and medical professionals at multiple levels are feeling the squeeze.

The Suburban Collection has teamed up with Gleaners Community Food Bank for a virtual food drive in order to raise money to fight hunger and food insecurity.

Published September 10, 2021

Suburban Collection teams with Gleaners for virtual food drive

TROY — The Suburban Collection, a series of car dealerships and lots based in Troy, has teamed up with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan to raise funds to help those in danger of going hungry.

Published September 10, 2021

AP Capstone program allows high school students unique opportunities

TROY — High school students in the Troy School District who want to go above and beyond have an extra option: the Advanced Placement Capstone program.

Published September 10, 2021

Man arrested for child endangerment at Oakland Mall

TROY — A 21-year-old man from Norfolk, Virginia, was arrested Aug. 22 in Troy and charged with child endangerment.

Published September 9, 2021

Silver medalist, Berkley native recounts journey that led to Olympic dreams

BERKLEY — More than a month ago, weightlifter Kate Nye was in an arena in Tokyo waiting to go before judges in an attempt to pursue her dreams of becoming an Olympic medalist.

Published September 9, 2021

Troy Heritage Band is ready to bring some music back to the community

TROY — The Heritage Concert Band of Troy is back and looking for musicians after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published September 8, 2021

51st Troy Family Daze to return

TROY — The Troy community is preparing for the 51st annual Troy Family Daze celebration.

Published September 8, 2021

Man charged in attack on teens at Boulan Park

TROY — A 41-year-old Troy man has been arrested in connection with the assault and battery of four teens in Boulan Park.

Published September 8, 2021

Experts discuss dorm room glow-ups

METRO DETROIT — As colleges and universities welcome students back, those who opt to reside on campus are faced with the challenge of how to decorate often small and blank-walled dormitories.

Published September 8, 2021

It’s time for a screen time reset

METRO DETROIT — Screen time has been in the spotlight for years, and there are even apps that monitor and enforce limits on the amount of time users spend on a phone, tablet or other electronic device.

Drummer and “huge” Rolling Stones fan Brian Pastoria, of Warren, got an autograph from Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts after they both appeared in the book “Sticks ‘N’ Skins.” Watts died Aug. 24.

Published September 8, 2021

Local fans, musicians remember drummer Charlie Watts

METRO DETROIT — Rock ‘n’ roll fans around the world were saddened when Charlie Watts — one of music’s best-known drummers who, for decades, provided the backbeat for the Rolling Stones — died Aug. 24.