Troy Times

Published November 23, 2018

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Loved ones are mourning the loss of a devoted teacher who was killed Nov. 13 in a multiple car crash that occurred on eastbound Interstate 94 just before the 23 Mile Road/M-29 exit in Chesterfield Township. The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. and resulted in the death of 34-year-old Jaclyn Scott, a dedicated Avondale School District teacher who was known for making an impact on her students. Scott, who taught at a school in Troy, was a graduate of Warren Woods Public Schools.

Published November 23, 2018

Troy names Mark Miller as city manager

Amid a call for an apology and charges of political flip-flopping — and after interviewing three finalist candidates for Troy’s top spot — the Troy City Council appointed Mark Miller as city manager at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting in a 6-1 vote.Read More

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2018

Troy crews use Jaws of Life to free man after icy crash

Working on dangerous, icy roadways, firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a man trapped in a Ford Ranger pickup truck that had crashed into a tree on Rochester Road, south of Square Lake Road, just before 7 a.m. Nov. 20.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

Trails and pathways plan goes forward with resident engagement

TROY — Aiming to continue the theme “I can’t believe I’m in Troy,” the City Council, by consensus, directed city staff to move forward on phase two of the Troy Trails and Pathways plan.

Published November 16, 2018

Three good reasons to spend your dollars around the corner in Troy

TROY — Randy Newman, owner of Randy’s Eli of Troy Menswear, said he’s seen trends come and go since he first started to work for the original owner, Eli Kurtz, in 1978 — but his attention to giving good customer service has never wavered.

Published November 15, 2018

Gas leak sparks blaze in Troy

TROY — A natural gas leak ignited a 6-foot-tall fire on Long Lake Road, west of Rochester Road, just before 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14.

Published November 14, 2018

Man charged in murder of aunt

A 20-year-old Troy man stands charged with first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his aunt, Rubab Huq, 55, Nov. 12 in a home in the 6500 block of Shoreline Drive, in the John R Road and South Boulevard area.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Voters at the Troy Community Center wait in line to vote just after 5 p.m. on Election Day.

Published November 13, 2018

Newcomers prevail, voters lean Democratic

TROY — Incumbent Republican candidates lost their bids to keep their seats in the state Senate and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Nov. 6.

Published November 13, 2018

Muslim community group claims bias by city

TROY — A Muslim community group that has tried to open an Islamic center in Troy recently filed suit against the city, stating that the city arbitrarily and unjustly applied the zoning ordinance to prohibit the group from establishing a mosque.

Published November 13, 2018

Church deacon charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor

TROY — A local church deacon faces three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy crews, equipment stand ready to battle Old Man Winter

TROY — City crews start in August to ensure that equipment is ready for Old Man Winter.

Published November 13, 2018

Pawfficer Donut makes debut as coffee cat

TROY — Jenefer Bashawacty braved snowy, wet roads during her workday and stopped at the Starbucks on Rochester Road, south of South Boulevard, to pose for a selfie with Pawfficer Donut.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy library program to comb through Great Lakes shipwrecks

TROY — Thousands of ships have sunk in the waters of the Great Lakes.

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”