Troy Times

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Winners ‘pic’ked in annual parks photo contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — The only thing that the Oakland County Parks system has more of than fun things to do is great views.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

This 7.69-acre site at Square Lake Road, west of Dequindre Road, which includes 75 acres earmarked for a nature preserve, all owned by the Troy School District, is back on the real estate market.

Published October 23, 2019

Troy School District land sale/nature conservancy deal is off — for now

TROY — Plans for the Turtle Woods Nature Preserve derailed when the developer pulled out of the deal at the 11th hour last month.

Published October 23, 2019

Troy City Council probe moves forward

TROY — The firm that conducted a forensic audit of the city will interview current Troy City Council members to determine what knowledge, if any, the council had on the wrongdoings of former City Manager Brian Kischnick.

Published October 23, 2019

Plans for attached condos spark outcry from neighbors

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider the rezoning of 1.2 acres along Rochester Road, north of Long Lake Road, after the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning.

Published October 23, 2019

Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Coolidge

TROY — A 37-year-old Royal Oak man died Oct. 16 from injuries he sustained in a pedestrian crash with a car on Coolidge Highway, north of Maple Road, near Somerset Boulevard, that occurred just before 8:45 p.m. Oct. 4, police said.

Published October 23, 2019

Jury will decide case of fired city employee in Troy

TROY — A jury will determine what, if anything, a former Troy city employee is entitled to after he rejected a $75,000 settlement from the city and demanded a jury trial after he was fired on June 11, 2018.

Published October 23, 2019

Voters to decide who will fill seats on Troy City Council

In the Troy Times’ coverage area, voters will decide who will serve as mayor and who will fill a seat on the City Council Nov. 5. Below are profiles submitted by the candidates, who were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicates the candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Athens High School junior Grant Vande Kerkhoff helps out at varsity football practice the afternoon of Oct. 2.

Published October 16, 2019

Sidelined Athens football player stays in the game

TROY — Athens High School junior Grant Vande Kerkhoff has played sports since he was 5 years old.

Published October 16, 2019

Troy gardener falls into color with dahlias

TROY — Five years ago, Troy resident and part-time accountant and “farmer” Frank Lopiccolo, 58, saw pictures of dahlias in a magazine and bought five plants.