TROY — The  Stage Nature Center recently received a boost, as 100 Women Who Care donated approximately $6,500 toward the nonprofit’s “Nature-based Mindfulness and Science Experiences for At-Risk Youth” initiative.

TROY — The Flagstar Foundation awarded $25,000 to On My Own of Michigan’s Independence College to support students’ workforce readiness.

TROY — As more schools across the country consider curbing students’ use of cellphones during school days, Troy School District (TSD) Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Kendra Montante recently shared how faculty members are addressing this topic.

TROY/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old resident of Troy was shot in the parking garage of Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital March 20.

TROY — The young actors of the Ridgedale Players performed “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on March 7-9 and March 14-16.

Terrence Harrington, a 40-year-old suspect tied to numerous larceny and fraud cases across multiple states, was apprehended by the Troy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies.

TROY/SOUTHFIELD — In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized Camilla Rice, a Troy resident and owner of Green Olive Soaps, along with two other business owners, with an award.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has agreed to strengthen Oakland County’s discharge permit following months of pressure from lawmakers.

TROY — Although members of the Troy Planning Commission unanimously agreed to table an agenda item related to the latest version of the Village of Hastings residential project, some community members appeared to be more receptive to the revamped plans at a meeting Feb. 25.

TROY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against the owner of the Oxford Center and three employees in connection with the death of 5-year-old Royal Oak resident Thomas Cooper.

In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized Camilla Rice, a Troy resident and owner of Green Olive Soaps, along with two other business owners, with an award. 

TROY — Leonard Elementary School reading specialist Nancy Haboush was one of four Troy School District (TSD) teachers selected as “Teacher of the Year” within the district.

TROY — Each Friday from March 7-April 18, community members can enjoy various Fish Fry events at the Kilgour Scottish Centre in Troy, with the events put on by the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, also known as the Detroit Scots.

TROY — During February, students from Troy High School (THS) and Athens High School (AHS) helped facilitate a wide variety of events to promote and raise money for different charities during Charity Week.

TROY — The Michigan Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (MASTA) has named Wendy Stuart, who is the orchestra director at Troy High School, as the 2025 Teacher of the Year.