Troy Times

Published December 4, 2018

Troy City Council gives apartments green light on blighted site

TROY — A $20 million Harrison Poolside apartment development, similar to a complex in Royal Oak, will move forward on the site of a former trash dump after the Troy City Council unanimously approved a brownfield redevelopment plan.

Rafael helps Jake fix his tie to prepare for an interview during the OUCARES Pre-Employment Skills Training program.

Published December 4, 2018

Troy library program spotlights job skill help for adults with autism

TROY — Adults with autism may get help learning the soft job skills they need to succeed through a foundation-sponsored program coming to the Troy Public Library.

Published December 4, 2018

Teen entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas at Hawk Soup in Troy

TROY — The student-owned and student-run businesses run the gamut: one-stop party planning, a twig and stick bundling machine, a barbecue sauce business, a transgender clothing line.

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 28, 2018

Reader pens give boost to Troy library’s universal access collection

TROY — Those who need a little help reading can get it in the form of C-Pen readers at the Troy Public Library.

Published November 28, 2018

Suburban Collection discusses 70 years of vehicle sales

TROY — In 1948, the average cost of a new car was $1,250, a gallon of gas cost 16 cents, and the average yearly wage was $2,950.

Published November 28, 2018

Troy Trolley to keep Winter Wonderland warm

TROY — Troy families who make the Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s arrival at Troy City Hall Dec. 7 an annual tradition can continue the fun at the Troy Public Library and the Troy Community Center — and stay warm doing it.

Published November 27, 2018

Woman allegedly punches, kicks, spits at police

A 33-year-old Roseville woman is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after she reportedly punched and kicked police, then grabbed for an officer’s holstered handgun while handcuffed and under arrest.

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Man charged in aunt’s murder attempts suicide in jail

TROY — The 20-year-old Troy man who stands charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 12 bludgeoning death of his aunt reportedly tried to commit suicide in the Oakland County Jail, his attorney told a judge Nov. 27.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 26, 2018

Local cities discuss 2019 CDBG funding

OAKLAND COUNTY — The cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge recently discussed plans for their respective Community Development Block Grant funds next year.

Published November 26, 2018

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.

Published November 23, 2018

Teacher with local ties remembered

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Loved ones are mourning the loss of a devoted teacher who was killed Nov. 13 in a multiple car crash that occurred on eastbound Interstate 94 just before the 23 Mile Road/M-29 exit in Chesterfield Township. The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. and resulted in the death of 34-year-old Jaclyn Scott, a dedicated Avondale School District teacher who was known for making an impact on her students. Scott, who taught at a school in Troy, was a graduate of Warren Woods Public Schools.

Published November 23, 2018

Troy names Mark Miller as city manager

Amid a call for an apology and charges of political flip-flopping — and after interviewing three finalist candidates for Troy’s top spot — the Troy City Council appointed Mark Miller as city manager at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting in a 6-1 vote.Read More

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2018

Troy crews use Jaws of Life to free man after icy crash

Working on dangerous, icy roadways, firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a man trapped in a Ford Ranger pickup truck that had crashed into a tree on Rochester Road, south of Square Lake Road, just before 7 a.m. Nov. 20.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.