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Terry Oparka

Staff Writer Terry Oparka covers Troy and the Troy School District for the Troy Times. Oparka has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2000 and attended Oakland University and Macomb Community College. Oparka has won an award from the Michigan Press Association and four awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Detroit Chapter.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Over 100 artists to show their finest in Troy

TROY — More than 100 juried painters, potters, photographers, and fiber and stained glass artists will bring their best to the 45th annual Northfield Hills Art on the Lake Aug. 25.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Library program aims for a healthy brain

TROY — Although we can’t control genetics, we can control lifestyle choices to help keep our brains healthy.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Addition for church will go forward

The first phase of a church addition for Great Lakes Church, on 3 acres east off Coolidge Highway, north of Wattles Road, is on track to start soon after the Planning Commission approved the special use and site plan for the new 4,664-square-foot lobby.

Published August 8, 2019

Troy Times

All lanes of Maple Road to close under I-75 this weekend

TROY — All lanes of east- and westbound Maple Road will close under Interstate 75 from 10 p.m. Aug. 9 to 5 a.m. Aug. 12 so crews can demolish the northbound I-75 freeway bridge over Maple Road.

Published August 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Troy Times

Go on safari with wildlife vet/photographer at the Troy Public Library

TROY — Have a hankering to see wild animals that roam Botswana, Namibia or the Falkland Islands, but not the money or time to travel there?

Published August 7, 2019

Troy Times

Troy man who owns engineering company found guilty on four counts of bribery

TROY — Fazullah Khan, 56, of Troy — the owner of the Fazal Khan & Associates civil engineering, surveying and construction management firm in Sterling Heights — was found guilty on four counts of bribery.

Published August 7, 2019

Troy Times

Councilmen vie for Troy mayor

TROY — City Councilmen Ethan Baker and Dave Henderson will square off in the mayoral election this November.

Published August 1, 2019

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Lanes of I-75 to close from Square Lake to Baldwin Road

TROY — Northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close, leaving one lane open each way, from Square Lake Road to Baldwin Road 4 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 4.

Don Sommer brings his 1930 Packard Phaeton to the Packard Proving Grounds for the 2013 Cars R Stars show.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Troy community says goodbye to Don Sommer, a founder of vintage car shows

TROY — Longtime Troy resident Don Sommer, described as a “first-class gentleman,” loved cars. He passed away July 15.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Planning Commission OKs drive-thru Starbucks on Big Beaver

TROY — Starbucks will make a change to the storefront at Big Beaver and John R roads, in the Troy Sports Center, following the Troy Planning Commission’s approval of a drive-thru window.

The narrow roadway and lack of sidewalks on McClure Drive were factors in the Troy City Council’s decision not to rezone 2.5 acres near McClure Drive and Big Beaver Road.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Troy City Council says no-go for rezoning on Big Beaver Road

TROY — Saying that the plan made no sense, the Troy City Council unanimously denied developer Safet Stafa’s two requests to rezone three parcels comprising 2.5 acres on Big Beaver Road and McClure Drive from single family to a Big Beaver zoning district July 22.

Published July 25, 2019

Troy Times

Construction work in Troy School District is on schedule

TROY — Construction of the Troy School District Early Childhood Center, located near Livernois and Square Lake roads, is on track and the facility is scheduled to open to students this fall.

Published July 25, 2019

Troy Times

Learn the story of blues music

TROY — For guitarist Joey Leone, the story of blues music is the story of America.

Published July 24, 2019

Troy Times

Lanes of Big Beaver will close July 26 under I-75

TROY —The left traffic lanes on both sides of Big Beaver Road will close directly under Interstate 75 at 9 a.m. July 26, remaining closed until the end of August.