Troy Times

Published May 8, 2019

Learn how to be heart healthy at the Troy library

TROY — Did you know that eating heart healthy does not mean low- or no-fat?

Published May 8, 2019

I-75 to close from I-696 to Square Lake this weekend

METRO DETROIT — Both directions of Interstate 75, from Interstate 696 to Square Lake Road, are set to close at 10 p.m. May 10 for demolition on the Wattles Road and Corporate Drive overpasses. Corporate Drive is near Coolidge Highway.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 3, 2019

Angus to close next year, board to discuss Beer boundary changes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/TROY — As Warren Consolidated Schools officials deal with underutilization of the district’s elementary schools, Angus Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, will close at the end of this school year.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 1, 2019

Troy City Council to consider urban zoning for 12 acres on John R

TROY — Although the Troy Planning Commission — in a divided decision — said an urban residential use is too intense for just under 12 acres on John R Road, north of Big Beaver Road, the Troy City Council will make the final decision on a rezoning request in the coming weeks.

A 27-unit condo development is slated for this 1.8-acre site at Long Lake and Livernois roads after the City Council approved a rezoning request.

Published May 1, 2019

Condos proceed after storage facility nixed in Troy

TROY — After Troy City Council members shelved a controversial storage facility on a site two years ago in a split vote, they unanimously approved plans for a 27-unit condominium development for the spot — 1.8 acres on the south side of Long Lake Road, west of Livernois Road.

Published May 1, 2019

Troy City Council pauses plans for gateway signs to consider design

TROY — The Troy City Council postponed moving forward on the construction of gateway signs to the city after Mayor Pro Tem Ethan Baker raised his concern that the signs, as presented, would become dated.

Published May 1, 2019

Residents reportedly hold drunken intruder at gunpoint

TROY — Police were called to a home near Wattles and John R roads just after 1 a.m. April 24 on a report that residents were holding an intruder at gunpoint.

University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes, left, and Gabriel Ehrlich, and Oakland County Deputy Executive Timothy Meyer speak to reporters at a press conference preceding the Oakland County Economic Outlook at the Detroit Marriott Troy April 26.

Published May 1, 2019

U-M economists: Oakland County job growth will continue

OAKLAND COUNTY — Extending a nine-year trend, job growth in Oakland County will continue on the upswing for the next three years, adding about 31,600 jobs from 2019 to 2021, according to University of Michigan economists.

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Haven to celebrate spring for survivors at gala

OAKLAND COUNTY — Between its emergency shelter, the 24/7 crisis line, the counseling and the educational programming efforts, Haven of Oakland County impacts more than 30,000 individuals every year. You could say that’s cause for celebration.

Published April 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Son replaces dad’s car that he crashed as a teen more than 30 years ago

When Yale resident Mike Lavens was 16, he crashed his father’s ’67 Dodge Polara, but he promised that he’d replace it someday.

Published April 29, 2019

Legislators try again to fully ban texting while driving

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a press conference at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office headquarters April 26, Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined with state Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, and Transportation Improvement Association CEO Jim Santilli to discuss proposed legislation to cut down on distracted driving.

Published April 26, 2019

Legislation calls for adoption of lab test animals

METRO DETROIT — According to the Humane Society of the United States, or HSUS, about 60,000 dogs are used in testing and research each year.

Published April 26, 2019

Operation Ghost Rider targets distracted driving

METRO DETROIT — Law enforcement officials in Macomb and Oakland counties are making a statement. Through an initiative called Operation Ghost Rider, multiple police agencies, including members of the Michigan State Police, teamed up to crack down on distracted driving along one of the busiest thoroughfares in the metro Detroit area.