Troy Times

Published June 23, 2020

Former Troy city manager asks for transfer from halfway house to home due to COVID-19

TROY — Former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick, who pleaded guilty to bribery and was sentenced to serve 30 months in federal prison in January 2019, has requested an emergency motion for a transfer from a residential reentry center to his home due to COVID-19.

Days for use of fireworks extended for Fourth of July

Published June 23, 2020

Days for use of fireworks extended in Troy for Fourth of July

TROY — Fireworks for the nation’s birthday this year will last longer than they have in previous years — following the same rules as last year.

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Published June 19, 2020

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 18, 2020

Officials: Waves, sunshine exacerbate alcohol’s effects on boaters

METRO DETROIT — Take a peek inside many pleasure boats heading out on the lake and you’ll begin to notice a similarity. Yes, they’ll all have life vests and happy boaters, but a majority will also include a cooler and snacks.

Superintendent of Oakland Schools Wanda Cook-Robinson tells residents that school will be open for in-person learning this fall at the L. Brooks Patterson Executive Office Building in Waterford June 11.

Published June 18, 2020

Oakland County nurses help to reopen schools after COVID-19 shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — Along with new backpacks, blue jeans and crayons, don’t forget to add face masks and hand sanitizer to your shopping list.

Published June 16, 2020

Bridge work will close Coolidge Highway under I-75

TROY —Bridge work will close Coolidge Highway in both directions under Interstate 75 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 16.

An estimated 1,500 march in support of Black Lives Matter on Big Beaver Road June 5.

Published June 9, 2020

Peaceful crowd marches down Big Beaver to support Black Lives Matter

TROY — A crowd estimated at 1,500 marched from Athens High School south on John R Road to Big Beaver Road to Troy City Hall, then back to Athens peacefully June 5 — 9 miles roundtrip, with temperatures hovering near 90 degrees.

Published June 9, 2020

Small businesses make their comeback in Troy

TROY — “It’s quite a devastating time for our industry,” said Paul Andoni, the owner of Shield’s Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria at 1476 W. Maple Road in Troy, when he spoke to C & G Newspapers in mid-March.

Published June 9, 2020

Outdoor pools, playgrounds reopen post-shutdown in Troy

TROY — It was a late and wonky start, but the COVID-19 pandemic has finally eased enough to allow for summer to begin.

Plans were approved for 48 townhomes on this 3-acre parcel.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Planning Commission OKs 48-unit townhome project

TROY — Although the April 28 Planning Commission meeting was virtual, plans for a 48-unit townhome development will proceed in real time on 3 acres just south of Square Lake Road, west of Dequindre Road.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy School District donates facilities to manufacture face shields for hospital

TROY — Richard Najarian, the president of Precision Global Systems — a Troy-based manufacturer of engines, powertrain components and other services for the automotive and defense industries — received an urgent request from Henry Ford Health Systems for face shields and other personal protection equipment at the end of March.

Published June 9, 2020

Alternate drop-off recycling offered

TROY — While the Southeast Oakland County Resource and Recovery Authority Drop Off Center at 995 Coolidge Highway in Troy remained closed at press time, all curbside recycling was on schedule.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy police respond to residents’ concerns and questions

TROY — Crime reports were not available at press time from the Troy Police Department. However, in response to residents’ questions, police offered these tips and information.

Crews ventilate smoke from this home on Hopedale Drive in the early morning hours of June 7.

Published June 9, 2020

Fire in furnace fills Troy home with smoke

TROY — A woman on Hopedale Drive, near John R and Long Lake roads, called 911 at 3:45 a.m. June 7 to report that her smoke alarms had activated.

Published June 9, 2020

Churches to join together as ‘families,’ archdiocese says

METRO DETROIT — Over the next two years, all 218 parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit will unite into Families of Parishes, according to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.