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Jonathan Shead

C&G Staff Reporter – Farmington Press

International Women’s Day was celebrated March 8 by Troy city officials with a tribute video and proclamation approved by the City Council.

Published March 11, 2021

International Women’s Day celebrated in Troy with video tribute, proclamation

TROY — International Women’s Day, recognized internationally every year on March 8, was celebrated in Troy this year by creating a video tribute highlighting women from the community and passing a proclamation recognizing the holiday’s history and present connection to the city.

Published March 10, 2021

Troy Times

Student becomes first female Eagle Scout from Troy

TROY — For the past two years, female Boy Scouts like Isabella Hom, of Troop 1707 in Troy, have been proving that anything a Boy Scout can do, a girl can do too, even when it comes to reaching the organization’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

Troy, Oakland County commemorate one year since pandemic arrived

Published March 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Troy, Oakland County commemorate one year since pandemic arrived

TROY/OAKLAND COUNTY — This time last year, many Michiganders across the state were hearing for the first time that the novel coronavirus had arrived in Michigan.

The Troy Community Center’s vacant north parking lot will be redeveloped into a usable green space for the community to gather and recreate.

Published March 9, 2021

Troy Times

Parking lot development promises new community green space in Troy

TROY — The north parking lot of the Troy Community Center, bordering Town Center Drive, will be getting a face-lift soon.

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

Troy Times

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.