Troy Times

Published July 9, 2019

TROY — Katrina Rende said they noticed the smell May 1.

Published July 9, 2019

Oh Deer: Experts offer tips on how to keep deer from dining on your landscape

If you live in an area frequented by deer, your home’s lush landscape — especially your prize tulips, roses, day lilies and hostas — will inevitably turn into a midnight snack.

Volunteers finished upgrades to the entrance of the Troy Historic Village two days ahead of the July 1 deadline.

Published July 9, 2019

Troy Historic Village volunteer lobbies for a new lobby

TROY — Visitors to the Troy Historic Village were sometimes unsure of how to proceed when they first walked inside the main entrance.

Published July 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Shelby Township woman celebrates 50 years of owning Firebird

Maria Carpenter, of Shelby Township, recently celebrated a milestone anniversary with her 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and she has the pictures to prove it.

Published July 9, 2019

Troy police seek leads on fatal crash

TROY — Police are seeking witnesses after a two-car crash at about 2:15 p.m. July 8 left a Macomb Township woman dead.

Published July 8, 2019

As outages continue, commission reports energy grid is up to snuff

On a blistering hot afternoon Monday, July 1, many across metro Detroit sat in the dark without power — and that means AC too.

Published July 2, 2019

Wet weather complicates risks of garden problems

METRO DETROIT — With wet weather more the rule than the exception in recent years, home vegetable growers can plan ahead with eyes equally set on the sky, the thermometer and their plants to prevent potential problems.

Published July 2, 2019

Amid lifeguard shortage, a need for swim lessons surfaces

METRO DETROIT — When Oakland County Parks and Recreation Manager of Operations Sue Wells was a teenager, a dark tan and sun-lightened hair were the true indicators of a successful summer break.

Published July 2, 2019

Immigrants recount their personal ‘independence days’

METRO DETROIT — In the middle of the night Aug. 2, 1990, May Mulla and her parents were asleep in their homeland of Kuwait when “we woke up surrounded by tanks.” Iraqi forces had invaded the small Middle Eastern country.

Published July 1, 2019

Air out with concerts in the park in Troy

TROY — Bring your lawn chair or blanket and head to Boulan Park to grab a bite to eat and hear music tuned to a wide range of tastes at the Troy Summer Sensation concert series.

Published July 1, 2019

Troy police and Pawfficer Donut promote ‘pawsitivity’

TROY — The Troy Police Department Positivity Patrol will be out in force, giving kids glow-in-the-dark footballs, bracelets and soccer balls, and an array of other items.

Published July 1, 2019

World War II vet, 93, reflects on Iwo Jima and food for the soul

TROY — Troy resident Ayoub “David” Haddad, 93, joined the U.S. Marine Corps as soon as he could at age 18 in 1943.

Published July 1, 2019

Men charged after Troy parking lot fatal crash

TROY — Two men face felony murder charges after they crashed into and killed JV Binkley, 48, a vending machne supplier from Ann Arbor, in a Troy office parking lot.

Published June 26, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Cadillac comes home again

Hazel Park resident Phil Guadagni’s 30-year journey with his 1950 Cadillac has come full circle — starting in Michigan, traveling to Florida and then returning back to the Mitten, just a short walk from where it all began.

Published June 26, 2019

Days for use of fireworks in Troy extended for Fourth of July

TROY — Fireworks for the nation’s birthday this year will last longer than they have in previous years.

Published June 26, 2019

Take a stroll between art and nature in Troy

TROY — Enjoy a stroll through seven private gardens in the 45th annual Troy Garden Club Garden Walk.

Published June 26, 2019

Lanes of I-75 will close tonight from Big Beaver to Crooks

TROY — Traffic lanes on northbound Interstate 75 from Big Beaver Road to Crooks Road are set to close, depending on weather, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. June 28-29.

Published June 26, 2019

Avondale teacher found not guilty on two criminal sexual conduct charges

TROY — After deliberating for the equivalent of 2 1/2 days, a jury found Avondale teacher Aaron Donaghy not guilty June 17 of two of three counts of criminal sexual conduct. The jury was unable to decide on the remaining count.

Published June 26, 2019

Barbs fly at Troy City Council meeting

TROY — While former City Manager Brian Kischnick is behind bars — serving a sentence in federal prison for bribery — questions about Mayor Dane Slater’s driveway sparked heated discourse at the council table.