TROY — The Troy police have arrested a suspect related to an assault that took place at 9:10 p.m. July 7 outside of a Troy store. On July 15, the Detroit police announced he is also being charged with murder in what they believe is an unrelated case.

News & Notes from the 7/13/23 Troy Times

TROY — Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High School, has been selected as one of six educators in C-SPAN’s 2023 Teacher Fellowship program.

TROY — Automotive enthusiasts can start revving their engines for the 15th annual Troy Traffic Jam car show.

TROY — On June 23, 90 students from the Detroit-based Developing KIDS program spent the day at Kelly Services’ headquarters in Troy to learn about the workplace, how they work, and how to land and maintain a career.

TROY — A new cricket field will be coming to Troy, thanks to $900,000 in funding included in Michigan’s 2024 state budget, which was approved June 28.

TROY — After more than three years of effort, new sound walls will be coming to two areas along Interstate-75 in Troy to combat noise from traffic.

TROY — A 48-year-old Troy man has been charged with five counts of solicitation to commit murder after allegedly planning the deaths of five of his own family members.

TROY — At the core of every sport is a sense of community and love, and there are no boundaries determining who can or cannot be a part of that.

TROY — Baker Middle School seventh grader Aryan Khedkar knows how to bee successful after placing in the top five finishers at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

TROY — A suspect has been charged in connection to the hit-and-run crash that injured a 7-year-old girl in Troy May 13.

TROY — A local organization took to Brinston Park in Troy to observe World Refugee Day June 20, an internationally celebrated day to recognize refugees and their plight.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning June 30, a new law will go into effect that is meant to take people’s phones out of their hands while driving their vehicles.

News & Notes from the 6/22/23 Troy Times

TROY — Each year, the Troy Garden Club shows off the best and most devoted gardeners in the community with their Troy Garden Walk.

TROY — Work has begun on a renovation of Somerset Collection’s south rotunda and parking lot that mall officials say will help revitalize that portion of the mall.

TROY — While June is graduation season, there was a special graduation ceremony June 8 at the Troy School District Services Building for the 13 interns of the Project Search program.

TROY — A Troy man was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg after a confrontation with two men attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his vehicle.

TROY — Two Troy students are among the first girls to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout as part of the Boy Scouts of America.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.