TROY — Anson Pingree, a member of Eagle Scout Troop 188, has been working on a mud oven for Troy Historic Village. He has been part of Troop 188 since 2021. 

UTICA — During Utica’s City Council meeting on Sept. 9, Priority Waste discussed updates and feedback from residents who use their waste management services.

UTICA — Community members officially welcomed new pickleball courts to Grant Park in Utica Oct. 8 during a dedication ceremony.

TROY — Troy police officers were dispatched to the area of southbound Interstate 75, south of Maple Road, around 11:19 p.m. Sept. 15 in response to a fatal single-vehicle crash.

TROY — During its meeting Sept. 8, the Troy City Council unanimously approved a contract for leak detection services at the Troy Family Aquatic Center, awarding the contract to American Leak Detention of Southeast Michigan.

TROY — Troy police officers have arrested a suspect in connection with a far-reaching identity theft and financial fraud scheme targeting residents across the metro Detroit area. 

TROY — Ed Ross, a candidate running for the Troy City Council, has prevailed in his lawsuit against the city of Troy. Ross had challenged the city’s termination of his position as a volunteer firefighter.

UTICA — Community members are gearing up for the Nightmare on Auburn Road fall festival from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in downtown Utica.

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — All four Utica Community Schools marching bands will be showcasing the district’s musicians during the annual Band-A-Rama at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.

TROY — At its meeting Sept. 8, the Troy City Council unanimously approved revised plans for the Wesley Park project around Rochester Road and Shallowdale Drive.

TROY — At its meeting Aug. 25, the Troy City Council unanimously approved Star EMS as the city’s new contractor for emergency medical services. 

TROY — On Sept. 27, the Troy Historic Village will welcome visitors for a special event called “Handcrafted: A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair.” The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village, located at 60 West Wattles Road.

TROY — Gary Fralick, a basketball coach at Troy High, is one of 14 high school coaches to be inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

TROY — Officials and residents gathered to celebrate additions to Sylvan Glen Lake Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 5.

UTICA — Two students from Utica Community Schools were among the fifteen high school seniors who received scholarships from Christian Financial Credit Union’s scholarship programs.