Troy Times

Published August 9, 2021

Former C & G staff writer remembered for his talent and kindness

TROY — On the evening of Thursday, June 25, Auburn Hills resident Jim Pontzer rushed home at his wife’s request.

Published August 9, 2021

Cities ready to bring back Dream Cruise events

METRO DETROIT — After the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year, the Woodward Dream Cruise is returning to metro Detroit this month.

A blue-green algal bloom is pictured in West Bloomfield Township in 2019. It did test positive for cyanobacteria — blue-green algae — but it tested negative for the toxins that bacteria produces.

Published August 6, 2021

Residents living near water advised on how to spot potential toxins

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently sent out a press release advising people living near or visiting Michigan waters in the summer or fall to be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms, or HABs.

Published August 6, 2021

Aretha Franklin’s legacy shines brightly in new exhibition

DETROIT — The Detroit Historical Museum is paying homage to the late, great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Berkley resident David Young likes to take his “Purple Chameleon” to local car shows and cruises, including the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Published August 4, 2021

Behind the Wheel: This ‘Purple Chameleon’ is custom made

BERKLEY — Perhaps you have spotted David Young’s 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck cruising around town.

Published July 30, 2021

Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program returns after COVID cancellation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program has returned this year, after a COVID-19-relted hiatus, and is seeking additional volunteers to sign up for its fall cleanup dates, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

A free robotics technician training program offered at Oakland Community College has helped some local residents find jobs.

Published July 29, 2021

Partnership leads to free robotics training, jobs for Oakland County residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 2017, some local residents have been given what could be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity via a partnership between Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oakland Community College and the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan.

Published July 29, 2021

Simple Recycling program returns to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — One of the more popular programs in southern Oakland County has recently returned after a long pause due to COVID-19.

Carter Koenigsknecht created Small Business City Boxes.

Published July 29, 2021

Teen’s venture places 2nd in national competition

TROY — Troy 13-year-old Carter Koenigsknecht has always had a special place in his heart for small businesses. He discovered a personal favorite of his, Chunk Nibbles, a few years ago at the Troy Farmers Market.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Flex-N-Gate Troy is located at 1400 Rochester Road.

Published July 28, 2021

Tier 1 auto supplier moves into old AxleTech building

TROY — A tier one global auto supplier, Flex-N-Gate Group, has inked a deal to establish a new manufacturing facility in Troy.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 27, 2021

Berkley, Pleasant Ridge to see contested races in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — The deadline to file for the November election passed at 4 p.m. July 20, and the candidates for local offices who will appear on ballots have been set.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Troy Fire Department firefighters work to extinguish a July 14 fire from the ground and the air at the Big Boy restaurant at 200 W. Maple Road. The restaurant has been temporarily closed.

Published July 20, 2021

Roof fire temporarily closes Big Boy restaurant

A fire on the roof of Big Boy restaurant, 200 W. Maple Road, has left the restaurant temporarily closed. Restaurant owner Gerry Vento said it could be up to 60 days before his business is able to reopen. Firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant after 6 p.m.

Published July 17, 2021

Berkley to mirror federal law, increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an update to comply with federal law, the city of Berkley is moving to restrict the purchasing of cigarettes and other tobacco products for people under the age of 21.

Published July 17, 2021

Troy business receives cease and desist from AG’s Office

TROY — The Michigan office of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or LARA, in conjunction with Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Office, sent a cease-and-desist order June 16 to Comfort Cremation Services, 101 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1400, and its affiliates, O’Neil Swanson and George Drosis, after finding them allegedly operating their business without the proper mortuary science licenses.

Published July 16, 2021

Troy Community Center reintroduces programs in wake of pandemic

TROY — The recent progression of the Troy Community Center’s COVID-19 reopening plan means the center has reopened back to full capacity for the first time since the pandemic began.