Troy Times

Published March 20, 2019

Planning Commission OKs Holiday Inn in Troy

TROY — The third time was a charm for a Holiday Inn proposed for the parking lot of Tower Drive, near Crooks Road, north of Long Lake Road.

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 19, 2019

Governor pitches gas tax, budget at Athens High School

TROY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitched a hard sell of her $60.2 billion budget and 45 cent gas tax to students, parents, elected officials and educators at Athens High School March 18.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Published March 12, 2019

Troy City Council to consider restrictions on wireless towers on city land

TROY — The Troy City Council will weigh whether and how to prohibit construction of telecommunication towers on city-owned land after several telecommunication providers asked to increase the number of towers.

Published March 12, 2019

Author explores Flint water crisis at Troy Community Center

TROY — Author and Detroit freelance journalist Anna Clark said that a love for the Great Lakes flows deep in her veins.

Published March 12, 2019

Author to speak at Troy library about WWII POWs in Michigan

TROY — Did you know that during World War II, Italian and German prisoners of war picked sugar beets in Michigan’s Thumb region, cut wood in the Upper Peninsula and picked fruit in Berrien County due to severe labor shortages?

Published March 12, 2019

Troy police disciplined for accessing snacks at fire station

TROY — Troy police entry into a locked walk-in food pantry at Troy Fire Station 4 in January sparked an internal Police Department investigation.

Published March 8, 2019

Remembering Gil Demers

WARREN — Gilbert Demers, the founder, publisher and patriarch of the C & G Newspapers family, passed away peacefully Feb. 25 at his home in Florida. His wife, Charlotte, the “C” to his “G,” and his five children were by his side. He was 89.

Published March 6, 2019

Man killed in I-75 crash

TROY — A 23-year-old Rochester Hills man was killed in a single car crash on northbound Interstate 75, near the Rochester Road exit, that occurred about 4 a.m. March 6.

Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Published March 5, 2019

Green Space Subcommittee to council: Develop city-owned park sites

TROY — A resident-funded millage to maintain, enhance and develop city-owned property into passive and active parks could come before voters in the coming months.