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Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

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Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

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Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

Published March 19, 2020

Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

METRO DETROIT — On any given Friday during Lent, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts between 700 and 800 people for dinner in its banquet center on Ryan Road in Warren.

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Published March 19, 2020

Blood supplies dwindle – donors urgently needed

TROY — Facing a severe blood shortage due to cancellations of blood drives in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors. 

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Published March 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 20-23

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

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Published March 19, 2020

Pilot injured when small plane runs off Troy runway

TROY — Troy firefighters responded to the Oakland/Troy Airport at 2672 Industrial Row Drive, near Coolidge Highway and Maple Road, after a passerby called 911 to report that an airplane had flipped over, off the runway, just before 6:30 p.m. March 17. 

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Published March 18, 2020

Beaumont Health announces first COVID-19 death at hospital

METRO DETROIT — Beaumont Health officials reported March 18 that an approximately 50-year-old male patient who tested positive for COVID-19 and was under the health network’s care passed away. The man died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, per a press release. He had underlying medical conditions. 

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Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

Published March 18, 2020

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider offering incentives to builders for 1,900-square-foot homes — an increase from the current incentive offered for 1,500-square-foot homes under the city’s cluster ordinance.

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Young mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

Published March 18, 2020

Young Troy mother battles kidney disease, seeks donor

TROY — Troy resident Lucretia Conley’s kidney was a perfect match for her daughter, Leigh Leader.

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Published March 18, 2020

Fire destroys shed at Troy church during high winds

TROY — Troy firefighters were called to the scene of a shed that caught fire at the Motor City Church at 3668 Livernois Road north of Big Beaver Road, just before 3:45 p.m March 13.

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Man runs across highway to get away from suspect wielding pry bar

Published March 18, 2020

Man runs across Maple Road to get away from suspect wielding pry bar

TROY — Charges are pending for a man police say struck an employee of an auto body shop with a pry bar, then chased him across Maple Road at 6 a.m. March 15.

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One man charged, two at large for $51,000 theft at Saks

Published March 18, 2020

One man charged, two at large for $51,000 theft at Saks

TROY — One man stands charged and two others remain at large after they allegedly stole $51,000 in merchandise from the Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection just after 10 a.m. March 12.

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Published March 18, 2020

Crews extricate woman in rollover crash on I-75

TROY — Troy firefighters were called to the scene of a traffic crash on northbound Interstate 75, north of 14 Mile Road, just before 7:45 a.m. March 16.

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark shakes hands with Shiga Director General Yasuhisa Ishikawa Jan. 27 after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed to further preserve and advocate for freshwater bodies.

Published March 18, 2020

EGLE, Japanese govt. sign agreement to preserve, restore lake environments

LANSING — The state of Michigan is working with Japan in a joint effort to preserve and restore lake environments.

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Published March 18, 2020

As spring equinox nears, look to the stars

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a distant planet aglow amid clusters of stars, meteors streaking across the sky or a couple of familiar constellations, you see a lot by simply looking up.

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Published March 18, 2020

Be prepared with a home emergency kit

METRO DETROIT — There’s no way to tell when an emergency will hit — whether it’s a power outage, tornado, flood, storm, or even a pandemic — so the best way to make sure you’re prepared is by building a home emergency kit.

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COVID-19 has shut down normal life in Troy and around the world. The Troy Times went to press March 17. Visit www.candgnews.com or find the Troy Times on Facebook and Twitter for local stories and updates.

Published March 17, 2020

City of Troy, schools announce COVID-19 response plans

TROY — In compliance with state and county directives, the city of Troy and the Troy School District have instituted measures aimed to keep residents safe in the wake of rising numbers of people contracting the COVID

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METRO DETROIT — Effective March 17, SMART is offering free fares on all its services in order to eliminate the need for passengers to interact with fare boxes and maintain greater distance from drivers.

Published March 17, 2020

SMART service reductions to begin March 23

METRO DETROIT — Beginning Monday, March 23, SMART will reduce fixed route services across metro Detroit.

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Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In an effort to continue to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure individuals are receiving the proper care, Beaumont Health has opened curbside screening at all eight of its hospitals. 

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Published March 16, 2020

Troy police search for suspect who shot man walking to his apartment

TROY — Police are searching for a man they say shot a man walking from his vehicle to his home in the Charter Square Apartments, on Century Drive, near Rochester and Big Beaver roads, at about 7:45 p.m. March 14. 

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The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More... On March 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to cancel all events statewide that involve more than 250 people. It is recommended that you call ahead if you still intend to attend one of these events.

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