Troy Times

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 16, 2021

Troy People Concerned provides a lifeline during tough times

TROY — The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to the U.S. economy, leaving many in a precarious position where money is tight and options are limited.

Published January 15, 2021

After more than 50 years, Troy menswear store to close

TROY — The end of 2020 passed with many goodbyes, and one of them includes the end of a longstanding men’s clothing store in Troy.

Published January 14, 2021

Troy Schools creates new educational equity position

TROY — Cornelius Godfrey is the Troy School District’s new supervisor of educational equity, inclusion and community relationships.

Published January 13, 2021

Oakland County Crime of the Year: 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's a look at some of the most interesting and bizarre items provided by police during the past year.

Published January 13, 2021

Professor to discuss race relations, social justice

TROY — Last summer saw protests across the country that called attention to police brutality against minorities, highlighting the injustice that people of color have faced for generations.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Oakland County officials state goals for municipalities in 2021

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s fair to say that 2020 was a year many people would like to move on from, and with the arrival of a new year comes new goals and ambitions.

Published January 12, 2021

Troy School District students named Coca-Cola Scholars semifinalists

TROY — Three seniors at Troy and Athens high schools are among 23 semifinalists in the state of Michigan chosen for the 2021 class of the prestigious Coca‑Cola Scholars program.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

Published January 12, 2021

Hollywood’s Kristen Bell promotes Oakland County’s mask campaign

OAKLAND COUNTY — For those set on heading out in public with the idea of forgoing a mask, award-winning actress Kristen Bell has a message: Let it go.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Brad and Francine Oppat, of Farmington Hills, started a new business in the midst of the pandemic.

Published January 9, 2021

Despite pandemic, local residents forge ahead with new businesses

WEST BLOOMFIELD/TROY — Last April, Farmington Hills resident Francine Oppat received a call with the kind of news many around the country have gotten since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.