Troy Times

Published July 7, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 6, 2020

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 23, 2020

Troy City Council virtually approves $179.9M city budget

TROY — Although the approved 2020-21 and three-year Troy city budgets did not fully take into account the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the council unanimously adopted the $179.9 million budget at a May 11 virtual meeting.

Troy Historic Village Executive Director Loraine Campbell, second from the right, volunteers and guests enjoy the grounds of the Troy Historic Village June 18.

Published June 23, 2020

Troy Historic Village reopens its doors

TROY — A phased reopening of the Troy Historic Village began June 15 — one of the first Troy community facilities to reopen.

Published June 23, 2020

Troy School District seniors enjoy pomp and circumstance

TROY — The city of Troy teamed up with the Troy School District to ensure that the Class of 2020 — graduating in unprecedented times — had the sendoff it worked so hard for.

Published June 23, 2020

Troy library offers curbside pickup and returns, prepares to reopen

TROY — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order March 23, there were 40,000 items checked out of the Troy Public Library.

Published June 23, 2020

Former Troy city manager asks for transfer from halfway house to home due to COVID-19

TROY — Former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick, who pleaded guilty to bribery and was sentenced to serve 30 months in federal prison in January 2019, has requested an emergency motion for a transfer from a residential reentry center to his home due to COVID-19.

Days for use of fireworks extended for Fourth of July

Published June 23, 2020

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

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

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.

Published June 19, 2020

Realtors respond to pandemic, establish extra precautions

METRO DETROIT — Buying or selling a home continues to change, adapt and look different in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Safety and socializing key to battle COVID-19 in nursing homes

METRO DETROIT — Quarantine has been tough on the youngest people in our families, as play dates and schoolwork have been dramatically changed to decelerate the spread of COVID-19.