Troy Times

Published July 23, 2019

Auditors: Entitlement, intimidation characterized top Troy city management

TROY — A forensic audit of the financial workings of the city under former City Manager Brian Kischnick did not uncover major fraud.

Published July 23, 2019

Financial services director severance denied

TROY — A divided Troy City Council voted against a proposed severance agreement with Tom Darling, the former financial services manager, July 22.

Published July 23, 2019

NKFM Kids Camp is a summer tradition

METRO DETROIT — YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton is bustling with activity this week as a group of enthusiastic campers are swimming, boating, horseback riding, zip lining, hiking and more.

Published July 23, 2019

Guests get a preview of Holly Oaks ORV park

OAKLAND COUNTY — The ride starts off like any drive down a dirt road: a little bumpy and a lot dusty.

Published July 21, 2019

Thousands without power after storms

According to a statement on the DTE Energy website, approximately 390,000 metro Detroit residents are without power as a result of two waves of severe weather that struck the region July 19 and 20.

Published July 19, 2019

Cooling centers available in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — With the extreme heat hitting metro Detroit, Macomb County officials have released a list of local cooling centers. The cooling centers are air-conditioned public facilities where people may go for relief during temporary periods of extreme heat; these centers provide shade, water, and restrooms.

Published July 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 16, 2019

Give your old furniture a good new home

PONTIAC — The Pontiac-based nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan provides families with basic pieces of furniture.

Published July 16, 2019

Learning to drive in the 21st century

METRO DETROIT — Smartphones, navigation systems, touch-screen music controls and more: It seems that teens learning to drive these days have more distractions than ever to filter out while they concentrate on the task at hand.

Published July 16, 2019

Head games: How football is striving to make the sport safer

METRO DETROIT — Concussions and head injuries have long been a part of football, but over the years, more information and increased education have been key to improving the overall safety of the game.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy City Council nixes plans for attached condos amid neighbors’ concerns

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously denied a rezoning request for 1.2 acres along Rochester Road, north of Long Lake Road, after more than 60 residents signed a petition in opposition to the rezoning.

Published July 16, 2019

Learn the story of Eastern Market

TROY — Lisa Rush will present “The Story of Eastern Market” at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. July 23.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy City Council will consider cluster plan for 1,500-square-foot homes

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider plans for 29 homes on 8.69 acres on the southeast corner of Square Lake Road and Willow Grove Drive, west of John R Road.

Published July 15, 2019

SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling likely to have ripple effect

METRO DETROIT — A 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 27 is likely to impact the redistricting timeline in Michigan.

Published July 12, 2019

WCS bond projects continue through summer

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — Although school is out for summer vacation, there is plenty of activity occurring at several Warren Consolidated Schools buildings.

Published July 11, 2019

Fire displaces Troy apartment residents

TROY — A kitchen fire in one unit left residents in four apartments homeless at a complex on Coolidge Highway, north of Maple Road.

Published July 11, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 10, 2019

Lanes of I-75 will close tonight from Square Lake to 14 Mile

TROY — Traffic lanes on northbound Interstate 75 from Big Beaver Road to Crooks Road are set to be closed, depending on the weather, 9:30 p.m.-5 a.m. July 10-11.

Published July 9, 2019

Oakland County committee adopts Fair Chance Hiring Policy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Potential employees of Oakland County will no longer have to disclose if they’ve been convicted of a crime now that a new policy has been approved.