Troy Times

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Cluster plan for 1,500-square-foot homes goes forward

TROY — The Troy City Council has OK’d plans for 29 two-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot homes on 8.69 acres at the southeast corner of Square Lake Road and Willow Grove Drive, west of John R Road.

Published October 2, 2019

Learn about haunted lighthouses

TROY — Did you know that more than 40 of the 120-plus lighthouses that dot Michigan lakeshores are rumored to be haunted?

Published October 2, 2019

Troy shuts down massage facility for prostitution

TROY — The Troy City Council revoked the license for a massage parlor on Long Lake Road after police received several anonymous tips about possible illegal acts there and police witnessed a woman massaging a naked man’s genitalia during an inspection of the facility.

Published October 2, 2019

Troy City Council rejects bid to pave Troywood

TROY — Saying the margin — 11-10 — was too slim, the Troy City Council denied a special assessment to pave Troywood Drive, one of the four unpaved roads that remain in Troy.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

Published September 30, 2019

Donate bicycles to give kids new wheels

METRO DETROIT — From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a bike drive for children at 22 Henry Ford medical centers that are participating in the Free Bikes 4 Kidz bike drive.

Published September 30, 2019

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.

Published September 27, 2019

School district, DIA partner for student tours

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — In an effort to expose young children to the world of art, Warren Consolidated Schools and the Detroit Institute of Arts have entered into a new partnership.

Published September 25, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 27-29

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 25, 2019

Troy School District plans to buy ITT building for $4M

TROY — The Niles Center, which houses the Troy School District College and Career High School and continuing education programs, has outlived its useful life, according to the Troy School District Board of Education, which recently initiated the purchase of a new building for the programs.

Published September 25, 2019

Planning Commission approves plans for Beaumont Urgent Care in Troy

TROY — Plans have been approved for a one-story, 5,000-square-foot Beaumont Urgent Care facility on just over half an acre at the northwest corner of Dequindre and Square Lake roads.

Published September 25, 2019

Justice Department claims bias by city against Muslim group

TROY — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against the city of Troy alleging that the city violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 in not allowing a Muslim community group to establish a mosque.

Published September 25, 2019

Chabad Jewish Center opens doors in Troy

TROY — Embracing the belief that “every single Jew is important,” Rabbi Menachem Caytak and his wife, Chana Caytak, opened the doors to the Chabad Jewish Center in Troy last week.