TROY — Many Troy residents have been seeing an unusual creature in their neighborhoods over the last several months.

TROY — A suspect has been charged in Troy connected with what police described as numerous reports of mail theft from residents.

TROY — The Troy High School orchestra program is inviting the community to join them for the 30th annual Gala Concert Fundraiser.

TROY — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Athens High School opened up its doors for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County reports that residents produce 80,000 tons of waste yearly, around 30% of that waste being compostable. According to RRRASOC, composting is “nature’s way of recycling nutrients.”

TROY — A family in Troy got a surprise gift this Christmas after a long journey filled with war and hardships.

TROY — Athens High School students tried to exemplify the giving spirit in numerous different ways as 2022 came to a close.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Once a month, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department steps back in time with historian Carol Bacak-Egbo’s Fireside Chats.

TROY — Many people make resolutions for the new year, and city officials are no exception. Several of Troy’s leaders shared what they would like to accomplish by the end of 2023.

OAKLAND COUNTY — C & G Newspapers reporters recap the best crime briefs obtained from local police during the past year.

TROY — A Boulan Middle School teacher was singled out for going the extra mile with her students and was rewarded with a five-day cruise.

OAKLAND COUNTY — If all goes the way some hope, there could be exciting additions coming to some communities in Oakland County.

TROY/ROYAL OAK — The board of the Michigan World War II Memorial is inviting the public to join them for an educational night at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy as they provide updates on the memorial project and feature opportunities to learn more about Poland’s history during the war.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is asking residents to make their voices heard and share what they would like to see from their local parks and community activities.

TROY — On Nov. 17, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission recognized 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations as recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards and applauded their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Jamie L. Wittenberg, a judge in the 44th District Court, died Nov. 20 at the age of 48 after a three-year battle with brain cancer.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is granting recreationalists the opportunity to gift loved ones with the great outdoors. The department encourages residents to consider giving an experience by purchasing one of their gift cards this holiday season.

TROY — Traveling to Australia, fixing up a beloved car and driving across the Outback to one of the wildest parties Down Under? It was quite an adventure for Troy resident David Tracy.

TROY — As local businesses around metro Detroit are preparing for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26, many are reporting a positive year and strong predictions for the holiday season.

TROY — The city of Troy is inviting the public to get in the holiday spirit Friday, Dec. 2, for its annual tree lighting and to keep the spirit going with its holiday lights contest.