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Jonathan Shead

C&G Staff Reporter – Farmington Press

Two new commercial-grade solar panel LED streetlamps illuminate a pathway from Hamman Drive to Athens High School. The lights were installed to improve safety for students walking along the path during early morning and nighttime hours.

Published February 27, 2021

Solar lights added to Athens High pathway to promote safety

TROY — After two years of advocating for the city to install lights along a pathway that connects Athens High School to Hamman Drive, a concerned resident and Athens parent, Jessica Shamoon, can finally rest easy.

Library hosts meet the author series for March is Reading Month

Published February 27, 2021

Troy Times

Library hosts meet the author series for March is Reading Month

TROY — March is Reading Month programming will go virtual this year for the Troy Public Library. The library will host a meet the author series via Zoom.

Emily Dumas began her new role as the Troy Public Library Director Feb. 22. Dumas previously directed the Royal Oak Public Library.

Published February 26, 2021

Troy Times

Former Troy resident takes lead at library

TROY — Newly hired Troy Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who began her role Feb. 22, said the transition was a bit of a homecoming for her.

Troy High School Courtyard Club students Aleena Malik, Shreya Keeta, Nina Aitas, Amy Liang and Sonnet Xu stand in a snow-capped courtyard they hope to transform into an eco-friendly gathering space for the school community.

Published February 25, 2021

Troy Times

Troy High students tackle environmental sustainability

TROY — Two Troy High School student groups have announced projects to tackle environmental sustainability at their school and throughout the community.

Necessities drive organizer Eugenia Bajorek gathers donations from the trunk of a car Feb. 20 during Beacon UUC’s second necessities drive.

Published February 24, 2021

Troy Times

Troy church hosts necessities drive for charities

TROY — While some people have bounced back from the financial woes of a pandemic that continues to impact the country economically, the need for food and other basic items at local charities persists right here at home.

Published February 24, 2021

Troy Times

Developer seeks maximum flexibility for Long Lake, Crooks roads development

TROY — A Birmingham-based developer, Kojaian, is seeking the maximum flexibility from Troy planning commissioners for a mixed-use planned unit development on the corner of Long Lake and Crooks roads.

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb’s Center for Independent Living is located at 709 John R Road in Troy.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Disability Network pens letter requesting vaccine priority for disabled Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — A letter of appeal requesting that disabled Michiganders, and their caregivers, be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine has been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ offices.

Homicide suspect Jerome Perry-Bey, 41, of St. Louis, has been charged with open murder by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Published February 23, 2021

Troy Times

Troy police arrest suspect in parking lot stabbing death

TROY — Troy police have arrested a suspect who reportedly confessed to a homicide officers discovered during the early morning of Feb. 15 at the front entrance of Belle Tire, 4966 Rochester Road.

Published February 18, 2021

Troy Times

Local church hosts necessities drive for charities

Published February 16, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Troy police investigate homicide outside Belle Tire store

TROY — Troy police are investigating a homicide discovered during the early morning Feb. 15 at the front entrance of Belle Tire, 4966 Rochester Road.

Published February 12, 2021

Troy Times

3 Troy schools receive State School of Character award

TROY — Athens High School and Troy Union and Bemis elementary schools were recognized with State School of Character awards from Character.org.

Troy city officials have approved a settlement for a class-action lawsuit related to the 2014 and 2017 floods. A police boat cruises through the floodwaters on Interstate 75 near the Interstate 696 overpass on Aug. 12, 2014.

Published February 12, 2021

Troy Times

Troy approves settlements related to 2014, 2017 floods

TROY — Troy officials have approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against the city, Oakland County’s George W. Kuhn Drainage District, and nine other municipalities related to the 2014 and 2017 floods.

Fourth grade Barnard Elementary School student Aditya Yogesh is the grand prize winner of the 2021 Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office’s Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest.

Published February 10, 2021

Troy Times

Troy student wins Water Resources Commission calendar contest

TROY — A local Troy student’s artwork has been featured on the front cover of the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office’s 2021 Clean Water Calendar.

Powerhouse Gym, 2585 Livernois Road, was cited for breaking COVID-19 business guidelines and was charged a $700 fine by a state agency. The owner said it was a misunderstanding, and all protocols are currently in place.

Published February 9, 2021

Troy Times

Troy gym fined $700 for COVID-19 safety violations

TROY — A local fitness center has been fined $700 by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allegedly breaking three COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines.

Published February 9, 2021

Troy Times

‘Play at the Village’ explores history of toys, games

TROY — As a kid, most of us owned a favorite toy, or maybe it was a favorite game played with family. Maybe your favorite toy evolved as you grew, from Lincoln Logs to Legos, Beanie Babies to Barbies.