Troy Times

Published April 25, 2018

METRO DETROIT — Sometimes the little details matter, and getting the specifics behind the best auto detailing package for your car or truck is no different.

Published April 24, 2018

International cuisines aren’t as scary as they seem

METRO DETROIT — We asked around to find out what international cuisines people were most afraid to try, and then we pressed the experts for what menu selections are best to start with for newbies.

Published April 24, 2018

Officials warn to avoid wounding oak trees to prevent oak wilt

METRO DETROIT — Officials say that oak wilt, caused by an invasive fungus spread by beetles attracted to fresh-cut sap, is exploding through Michigan, and now is the peak time to take preventative measures to save oak trees.

From left, C & G staff members Mike Koury, Nick Mordowanec, Sarah Wojcik, K. Michelle Moran, Terry Oparka and Jason Clancy display their certificates after earning awards at the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter’s annual Excellence in Journalism competition April 18.

Published April 24, 2018

C & G staff earns 14 awards from SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter handed out 14 awards to C & G Newspapers staffers at its annual Excellence in Journalism competition.

Published April 20, 2018

Scientists discuss quake that rattled metro Detroit

No, that wasn’t a semi dodging a pothole that shook your house April 19. It was an earthquake. According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit Amherstberg, Ontario, just after 8 p.m. April 19. Amherstberg is about 30 miles south of Windsor.

Published April 18, 2018

Former Troy city manager pleads no contest to domestic violence

Former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick pleaded no contest to domestic violence/assault for a March 9 incident in Clawson.

Published April 18, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Jaguar replica reflects original ’30s style

ROCHESTER HILLS — For most car collectors, an original 1937 Jaguar SS 100 is unattainable, as only a few still exist, and those that do cost a small fortune.

Published April 18, 2018

Council to consider revoking license for hookah lounge

n style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The owner of a Troy hookah lounge will have a chance go before the Troy City Council to plead her case to stay in business.

Published April 18, 2018

Council approves pay raise for acting city manager

Troy City Council approved a raise in pay for acting City Manager Mark Miller at its April 9 meeting.

Published April 18, 2018

Happy Returns, J. McLaughlin join Somerset Collection

Happy Returns, which opened in the south rotunda of Somerset Collection April 12, offers on-the-spot returns, free shipping and $10 gift cards for Somerset stores.

Published April 18, 2018

Rezoning request for Somerset Park Golf Course lands in the rough

Troy Planning Commission postponed action on a request to rezone the 39-acre golf course at Somerset Park Apartments and asked the owner to come back with a plan more on par.

Published April 18, 2018

Try before you buy with motorbikes, gear

METRO DETROIT — With warmer weather on the way, anyone interested in acquiring a new motorcycle should not be afraid to test ride a variety of two-wheelers and remember to buy safety gear, according to a local motorbike dealership.

Published April 18, 2018

Know what to do when wildlife moves into your yard

METRO DETROIT — Spring has sprung, and while it may be nice to get back to nature, sometimes nature can get a little close to metropolitan backyards.

Published April 18, 2018

Lessons from a global textbook

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s to build on their education or to spread their faith, some teens just have a need to seek out an adventure.

Published April 17, 2018

Troy crews battle garage fire

fighters worked to extinguish a blaze in a detached garage at a home on Eleanor Drive, near Wattles and Rochester roads, in unseasonably cold temperatures on snowy, icy roads just after 6 a.m. April 17.

VegFest volunteers hand out free samples at a past VegFest.

Published April 13, 2018

VegFest brings the meat of the matter behind plant-based eating

NOVI/METRO DETROIT — VegMichigan Vice President Tom Progar has experienced various shades of green.

Published April 10, 2018

Council makes report on former city manager public

vided Troy City Council made a report on former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick public after listening to residents and after lengthy discussion.

Published April 10, 2018

Scout to raise funds for nature center owls

TROY — Troy resident Wyatt Lucas, 15, said his mom, Gail, has been bringing him and his siblings to the Stage Nature Center since “before we could walk.”

Published April 10, 2018

Best-selling author Lisa See to speak in Troy

TROY — New York Times best-selling author Lisa See said she got the inspiration for her latest book, “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane,” while standing in line for a movie.