Troy Times

Published May 7, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY — For some, the surest sign of spring is the first glimpse of sprouting leaves, or maybe the warmer temperatures. For others, it’s the sound of birds chirping early each morning after a long winter away from home.

Published May 2, 2018

1969 Firebird convertible is fun on four wheels

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four years ago, Shelby Township resident Ken Savage was on the hunt for a 1960s convertible muscle car.

Published May 2, 2018

Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published May 1, 2018

Groom and board — dogging it for 90 years

TROY — You don’t have a holiday — not until the dogs are taken care of, said Jane Bergishagen, 83.

Published May 1, 2018

Secret report on former Troy city manager released

TROY — A report that the Troy City Council voted not to reveal to residents two years ago — which the Troy Times and others recently obtained under the Freedom of Information Act after the council reversed that decision this month — answers some questions and raises others about the 2016 internal probe of some of former City Manager Brian Kischnick’s practices.

Published May 1, 2018

Planning Commission pauses plans for cluster development

TROY — The Troy Planning Commission directed a developer to revise plans for 16 homes on just under 7 acres in a subdivision north of Square Lake Road, between Rochester and Livernois roads, before the commission takes another look at them.

Published May 1, 2018

Troy Public Library concert to stir sounds of western Africa

TROY — Sean Gaskell will bring his music and will discuss the history of the West Africa kora during a performance at the Troy Public Library at 1 p.m. May 5 as part of a new concert series at the library.

Published May 1, 2018

Troy City Council revokes hookah lounge license

TROY — After a move to give the owner of a hookah lounge another chance failed — and after four violations within four days — the Troy City Council revoked the license.

Published May 1, 2018

Towing company helps fire crews extinguish dumpster blaze in Troy

TROY — A towing firm spilled the burning contents of a 30-cubic-yard dumpster filled with food waste out onto a parking lot so firefighters could extinguish the fire near a catering firm at 700 Stephenson Highway just before 5:30 p.m. April 27.

Published May 1, 2018

Firefighters rescue Yorkshire pup from Troy condo ductwork

Confined space rescues can be tricky, but Snickers, a Yorkshire puppy, is safe after he slipped inside a heating and cooling vent in a condominium on Camden Drive, in the Maple Road and Coolidge Highway area, just after 6:30 a.m. April 30.

Published April 30, 2018

Rizzo gets prison time in corruption case

METRO DETROIT — Following years of corruption that spread throughout and beyond Macomb County, Charles “Chuck” B. Rizzo was sentenced April 23 to 66 months behind bars.

Published April 30, 2018

Oakland County economy continues upslide

OAKLAND COUNTY — Although the pace of job growth in Oakland County isn’t quite as robust as in previous years, the county should still add about 12,000 jobs this year, according to University of Michigan economists.

Published April 28, 2018

President Trump touts bringing back auto jobs, supporting farmers in visit to metro Detroit

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump believes he has made moves since he took office last year that have been beneficial to metro Detroit voters, and now he is asking them to hit the polls this year to get more Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Published April 25, 2018

Westbound Interstate 696 closures to begin April 27

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced April 20 that the Interstate 696 construction project closures will begin at 9 p.m. April 27.

Published April 25, 2018

Seven-day library in Troy will be shelved for at least a year

TROY — Subsidizing a seven-day library is off the table for at least a year after the Troy City Council reviewed the proposed $148.8 million city budget last week.

Published April 25, 2018

Corner Collection corners the market at Athens High School

TROY — While the Corner Collection is free for all, it’s not a free-for-all.

Published April 25, 2018

State, county officials propose ideas to improve school safety

LANSING — It’s been nearly two months since 17 students died at the hands of a shooter in a Parkland, Florida, high school.

Published April 25, 2018

Troy School District students take part in protest

TROY — Students from Troy and Athens high schools assembled outside at 10 a.m. April 20 to mark the 19th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School and to protest violence in schools.