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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 April 24, 2019

Troy Times

Big Beaver Road to close for I-75 weekend bridge work

TROY — Big Beaver Road is set to close in both directions under Interstate 75 at 10 p.m. April 26 for bridge demolition on the structure that carries northbound traffic. It is slated to reopen at 5 a.m. April 29.

Published April 17, 2019

Troy Times

Weekend bridge work on I-75 will close Livernois Road

TROY — Livernois Road is set to close in both directions under Interstate 75 at 10 p.m. April 19 for bridge demolition on the structure that carries northbound traffic. It is slated to reopen at 5 a.m. April 22.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Seniors get grounded at Community Garden in Troy

TROY — Troy resident and master gardener Craig Smith, whose garden has been featured on the Troy Garden Club Garden Walk, has a lot of shade in his yard.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Troy budget dials back on roadwork during I-75 project

TROY — The $165.1 million proposed city budget for 2019-20 scales back on road construction projects and ramps up renovations for the library and City Hall, and equipment for firefighters.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Michigan Notable Books author to speak at Troy Public Library

TROY — Ann Arbor resident and bookstore owner Michael Gustafson will speak at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. April 30.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Troy library Friends Book Shop reopens

TROY — The Friends Book Shop at the Troy Public Library reopened to the public April 6 after being closed for several months.

Bethesda Romanian Pentecostal Church asked for and was denied a 19,167-square-foot addition, which would have abutted homes on Tucker Drive.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Planning Commission to church: Addition is a no-go

TROY — The fourth time was not the charm for members of a church seeking an addition.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Weekend bridgework on I-75 will close Coolidge Highway

TROY — Coolidge Highway is set to close in both directions under Interstate 75 at 10 p.m. April 12 for bridge demolition on the structure that carries northbound traffic. It is slated to reopen at 5 a.m. April 15.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Boys and Girls Club of Troy names Youth of the Year

TROY — Emi McGonegal was selected as the 2019 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Troy.

Troy School District Superintendent Richard Machesky, right, congratulates Lori Uchwal on her selection as Outstanding Support Staff Employee of the Year at the Troy College and Career High School March 26.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Troy School District names top support staff employee

TROY — Lori Uchwal was surprised on the job March 26 with the Outstanding Support Staff Employee of the Year award.

Noah and Tortie hang out with a child in their foster family, awaiting their planned visit to Paws at the Mall at Oakland Mall.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Pets to seek ‘fur-ever’ homes at Oakland Mall adoption event

TROY — Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will “paws” at Oakland Mall in hopes of finding their forever families.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Jazz it up at the Troy library

TROY — Bassist Rob Crozier described the sound of the Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble as an “eclectic blend of modern jazz and world music.”

Published April 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

In the zone — take care driving through the orange barrels

OAKLAND COUNTY — Matt Mountain said the biggest mistake motorists make when driving through road construction zones is not paying attention.

Published April 8, 2019

Troy Times

Construction worker injured on I-75 project

TROY — A 42-year-old Westland man was injured after a construction truck backed up and ran over him as he was moving construction barrels on the Interstate 75 overpass at Long Lake Road, just after 9:30 a.m April 3, police said.