Troy Times

Published May 6, 2020

Bridge work will close Livernois and Long Lake under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Livernois Road, closing Livernois Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 7 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8.

Published April 30, 2020

Bridge work will close Coolidge Highway under I-75 and freeway

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Coolidge Highway, closing Coolidge Highway in both directions of the roadway under I-75 starting at 9 a.m. May 1.

Published April 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 1-3

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 24-26

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

How Oakland County policing has changed during the ‘new normal’

OAKLAND COUNTY — “The vast majority of times, if there is a violation, the people don’t know that they’re in violation of the order. The other times people call and there’s no violation. Like, they see people together on their front lawn. Well, you don’t have to social distance from your own family,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Published April 22, 2020

Bridge work will close 14 Mile Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will set new bridge beams on the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over 14 Mile Road, closing 14 Mile Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 1 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 24.

Published April 21, 2020

Looking Back - Leading Ladies

TROY — For the first half of the 20th century, the population of Troy Township hovered at around 2,000 residents.

Published April 20, 2020

Troy DPW employees rescue baby ducks from drain

TROY — After an alert passerby called the non-emergency line to report a distressed mama duck at a storm drain in a parking lot at the northeast corner of Big Beaver and Rochester roads at 10:30 a.m. April 20, Troy Department of Public Works streets and drains division employees came to the rescue.

Published April 17, 2020

Bridge demo closes Rochester Road under I-75 this weekend

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Rochester Road, closing Rochester Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 9 a.m. April 17 through 5 a.m. April 20.

Published April 16, 2020

Troy crime briefs for April 1-13

TROY — Police were called to the Troy Skate Park at 3179 Livernois Road just after 10:45 a.m. April 3 to check on youths congregating there. Police said they talked to the youths, who reportedly left without incident, then locked the entrance gate to the park.

Published April 15, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 17-19

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 14, 2020

Oakland County announces COVID-19 drive-thru testing, mandates facial coverings for essential workers

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 14, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced that the Oakland County campus in Pontiac will be the county’s first non-hospital drive-thru testing site for COVID-19.

In his role as a nurse, former Oakland University athlete Tyler Sirut has been helping to care for Coronavirus patients.

Published April 14, 2020

Former Oakland University athlete helping to care for COVID-19 patients

After graduating from Oakland University with a nursing degree this past December, little did Tyler Sirut know that not long afterwards he would be “in the middle of a pandemic.

Published April 14, 2020

Man arrested in his underwear after fleeing police

TROY — Police were called to TownPlace Suites by Marriott Detroit, Troy, at 325 Stephenson Highway, just before 4:30 a.m. April 5 on a report of a suspicious vehicle.

Published April 9, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 10-12

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 7, 2020

Troy restaurant joins community to provide food to hospital workers, families in need

TROY — The Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant on Big Beaver Road in Troy has donated hot and cold meals to hospital workers and a Troy School District community initiative in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published April 6, 2020

New kayak landing coming to Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Kayakers along the Clinton River will soon have a spot to take a break, eat some lunch and charge their phones.

Published April 5, 2020

MET to host webinar about Michigan's college savings plans

METRO DETROIT — April is Financial Literacy Month, and what better way to invest your money than providing a better future for your children with funds to attend college?

Published April 4, 2020

Graphic novels offer a valuable escape

METRO DETROIT — Whether you want to learn something new, go on an adventure, or just escape reality, comics are a great place to start.

Published April 2, 2020

‘Victory gardens’ offer safe supplemental food, quiet recreation in uncertain times

METRO DETROIT — Securing a safe source of food for your family, supplementing community food programs and lessening the burden on the regional food supply network are but a few of the benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables and preserving your harvest for any lean times ahead.