Troy Times

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 14, 2019

Woman injured in Troy Beaumont ER blaze

TROY — Troy firefighters were called to the busy emergency room at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, just after 10 p.m. Oct. 13 on a report of a fire in a room.

Published October 12, 2019

Prowler/home intruder remains at large in Rochester Hills, Troy

ROCHESTER HILLS/TROY — Police want anyone with information to help them identify a man recently seen looking in windows of homes in Rochester Hills.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Natural gas smell in Troy not a threat

TROY — Students and staff at Hamilton Elementary School, at Square Lake and Crooks roads, and workers in nearby office buildings were evacuated when they smelled a fuel-like odor inside the buildings Oct. 8.

Mayor Pro Tem Ethan Baker, left, and Councilman Dave Henderson answer questions posed by moderator Karen Fabian at a League of Women Voters Troy Area forum filmed at CMN Cable TV Studios Oct. 3.

Published October 9, 2019

Candidates for Troy mayor, council square off

TROY — Library funding, ethics, transparency, the Troy Civic Center and development in Troy emerged as key issues at a forum for those who could hold seats on the Troy City Council.

Kids line up at the starting line for the Dress-Up Dash at the Forever Home Run, hosted by Lutheran Adoption Service last year.

Published October 9, 2019

Race aims to match children with forever families

TROY — Some of the over 3,000 children in Michigan’s foster care system have not found forever families because of unique needs.

Published October 9, 2019

Troy Planning Commission pauses plans for 3-story townhomes

TROY — After listening to over a dozen residents voice strong opposition to a 60-unit, three-story townhome project on Crooks Road, the Troy Planning Commission postponed a preliminary site plan approval to allow the developer to address a number of concerns.

Published October 9, 2019

Former subdeacon guilty of criminal sexual conduct in Troy sentenced

TROY — A former church subdeacon found guilty of one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct will serve at least four years in prison.

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.