Troy Times

Published May 26, 2020

As the rate of COVID-19 cases falls, testing becomes easier and more vital

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last week, the Oakland County Health Division announced it would expand its drive-thru testing services for all Oakland County residents, symptomatic or not.

Published May 26, 2020

Some good, some sad news from Oakland Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state’s stay-at-home order directed residents to do just that: stay home. But there are some exceptions to that rule, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department officials said they hope to help county families ease their stir-craziness with some safe fun in the open air.

Michigan Press Association award winners

Published May 26, 2020

C & G Newspapers staff wins Michigan Press Association awards

METRO DETROIT — C & G Newspapers garnered 15 awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Published May 20, 2020

Electrical wiring sparks blaze in warehouse

TROY — Employees at a large, one-story warehouse for a statewide road painting contractor on Barrett Drive, near Maple and Crooks roads, called firefighters just after 5:30 a.m. May 14 to report a haze of smoke in the warehouse.

Published May 17, 2020

Family displaced after blaze in basement kitchen

TROY — A Troy family is displaced after they discovered a fire in the basement of their home on Timbercrest Drive, near Wattles and Dequindre roads, just after 7:30 p.m. May 12.

Published May 14, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 15-17

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Four planes, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II (pictured) and KC-135 Stratotanker, will flyover Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published May 12, 2020

Selfridge ready for special flyover

METRO DETROIT — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be the only military planes flying over Michigan this week.

Published May 8, 2020

Ramp reconstruction will close southbound I-75 exits to Big Beaver and Rochester roads

METRO DETROIT — Crews will close the temporary southbound Interstate 75 exits to Big Beaver and Rochester roads starting at 5 a.m. May 9 to reconstruct the ramps.

Published May 7, 2020

WWII veteran discusses V-E Day for 75th anniversary

METRO DETROIT — In April 1945, a couple months after the Battle of the Bulge, Mike Aleo’s battalion was ready to cross the Rhine River, when it received orders to pull out and go west to Royon, France.

Published May 7, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 8-10

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 7, 2020

Oakland County announces expanded testing, $12M more for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a multi-pronged update on the county’s latest health and economic efforts in the face of COVID-19.

Published May 6, 2020

Bridge work will close Livernois and Long Lake under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Livernois Road, closing Livernois Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 7 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8.

Published April 30, 2020

Bridge work will close Coolidge Highway under I-75 and freeway

METRO DETROIT — Crews will demolish the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over Coolidge Highway, closing Coolidge Highway in both directions of the roadway under I-75 starting at 9 a.m. May 1.

Published April 30, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 1-3

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

The Friday 5 — April 24-26

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published April 23, 2020

How Oakland County policing has changed during the ‘new normal’

OAKLAND COUNTY — “The vast majority of times, if there is a violation, the people don’t know that they’re in violation of the order. The other times people call and there’s no violation. Like, they see people together on their front lawn. Well, you don’t have to social distance from your own family,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Published April 22, 2020

Bridge work will close 14 Mile Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Crews will set new bridge beams on the southbound Interstate 75 bridge over 14 Mile Road, closing 14 Mile Road in both directions of the roadway under I-75 from 1 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 24.