Troy Times

Published July 14, 2021

METRO DETROIT — The choice to downsize comes with a slew of benefits, including decluttering, lower mortgage payments, less maintenance and more money to save or invest.

Published July 13, 2021

Garage with 5 cars inside substantially damaged in fire in Troy

TROY — Residents living on the 500 block of South Boulevard, near Montclair Drive, were awoken early July 1 to find the detached garage that sits behind their home, housing five vehicles and a large number of combustible materials, in flames.

Published July 13, 2021

Two different cars tell their own stories

ROYAL OAK — Imagine owning a car that was built specifically for Henry Ford II.

Published July 13, 2021

Fuel tanker catches fire, closes down I-75

TROY — A large black cloud of smoke and flames billowed into the sky around 1:15 p.m. July 12 after a fuel tanker carrying 14,000 gallons of fuel crashed into the center median of northbound Interstate 75 Highway.

Published July 13, 2021

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

Bob Lowe, who is a deputy for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, helps patrol Cass Lake July 1. Sergeant Brian Burwell recently said that the Sheriff’s Office is being “inundated” with complaints about potential safety issues on the water.

Published July 9, 2021

Summertime brings attention to safety on the lakes

OAKLAND COUNTY — With its numerous lakes, Oakland County is a popular destination for boat and watercraft enthusiasts.

Published July 9, 2021

INVEST in America Act could have impact on local roads

METRO DETROIT — On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act, known as the INVEST in America Act.

Published July 9, 2021

As COVID-19 fades, hospitals face new challenge with ‘severe’ blood shortage

METRO DETROIT — Just over a year ago, the world came to a halt.

Published July 9, 2021

Michigan breweries rebounding after pandemic challenges

METRO DETROIT — As Michigan is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, its industries are finding their way back to business as usual.

Published July 6, 2021

Corvette is indispensable part of Troy family's history

In June of 1961, I spent a weekend at a cottage near Cedar Point on Ohio's Lake Erie shore with a few of my buddies celebrating our high school graduation. I was mesmerized by the sight of a red Corvette traveling down the cottage road.

Published July 6, 2021

Rochester Hills man fatally shot after traffic altercation

A 55-year-old Rochester Hills man was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at 3990 Rochester Road after a traffic altercation turned from a verbal argument into a shooting.

Published July 2, 2021

Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence hires inaugural director

TROY — The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, known for providing fundraising and grant support to the Troy School District for the past 33 years, has made some changes around the office.

Published July 1, 2021

Harsens Island to host car show

METRO DETROIT — Why did the car cross the river? To get to a car show, because that’s exactly what attendees of the Harsens Island Charity Car Show do each year.

Published July 1, 2021

Nature Center unveils new raptor house for 5 owls in center’s care

TROY — Five injured and/or sick owls being cared for at the Stage Nature Center received a new, permanent structure at the nature center June 16 with the unveiling of the new raptor house.

Published July 1, 2021

Scholarship helps resident pursue piloting passion

TROY — One local resident, Wyatt Lucas, 18, will now be able to pursue his passion for flying and to work toward earning his commercial pilot’s license after being awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 13 Young Eagle program in Ray Township.

Published July 1, 2021

Oakland County Fair returns July 9-18

OAKLAND COUNTY — Families will finally be able to celebrate a true Oakland County summer, the way it’s meant to be, with the return of the annual Oakland County Fair next month.

Published June 30, 2021

Local dog trainers discuss business trends, importance of training

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on in 2020, many people found themselves isolated. Cut off from co-workers, friends and family, many turned to pet adoption centers in search of a furry friend.

Published June 30, 2021

C & G staffers win Society of Professional Journalists awards

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced the 2020 Excellence in Journalism award winners during a live virtual presentation June 8.

Published June 30, 2021

May housing stats show high prices, fast sales and no letup

METRO DETROIT — During a year of many changes for everyone, the housing market also saw some major changes, and it shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.