10A SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY BUSINESS Troy applies for next Community Development Block Grant
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY
— At its meeting Nov. 17, the Troy City Council unanimously approved an application for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant, hoping to secure federal funds for city services and facility improvements.
The CDBG program is administered locally through Oakland County, distributing funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For the public services portion of the program, the city estimates a funding level comparable to the 2025 allocation. The other portion — public facilities and improvements — will be based on competitive proposals that were due earlier this month.
Here, the public services portion would cover yard services throughout Troy, with a cost projected at roughly $25,200.
See GRANT on page 18A
Ringing in the season
BELOW: Community members gather at the rink at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park for Troy’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 5. NEAR LEFT: The Athens High Concert and Treble Choir perform.
BOTTOM LEFT: Young visitors could meet with Santa. Photos by Brian Wells
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Ridgedale Players present
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ radio play
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — This holiday season, the Ridgedale Players are performing a radio play version of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” with more show dates set for Dec. 12-14 and Dec. 19-21.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” is a Christmas film from 1946 that tells the story of George Bailey, a man with dreams outside of his hometown in Bedford Falls, N.Y., and the circumstances that lead to him contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve. An angel by the name Clarence Odbody is tasked with showing him how important his existence has been to the people around him.
Jaylen Roach will be playing George Bailey. This is Roach’s second show with Ridgedale after a long break from
LOCAL HOSPITAL INVESTS IN SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Children’s Hospital of Michigan is making a multimillion-dollar investment in state-of-the-art technology aimed at helping young athletes.
The hospital’s Troy campus is located at 350 W. Big Beaver Road. The hospital recently announced a $2.4 million investment in new operating room technology that will
enhance sports medicine services, including orthopedic surgery.
Officials pointed to findings by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that showed athletes ages 5-24 account for about 2.7 million emergency department visits each year. The most common injuries are from football (14.1%), basketball (12.5%), bicycle riding (9.9%), soccer (7.1%), and ice skating or roller skating, including skateboarding (6.9%).
“Honestly, we see any and all athletes, from the recreational athletes playing once a week to more high-level, competitive athletes who have devoted much of their time and resources to honing their skills,” said Dr. Andrew Gupta, an orthopedic surgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and director of its Pediatric Sports Medicine program, in an email.
“It’s great to help all of them,” he said. “From the standpoint of the recreational
athletes, we’re helping them stay active and motivating them to get back to the things they like to do. The higher-level athletes, they’re looking for the pinnacle of treatment in healthcare, and we’re offering that. We get them back to the sport or sports they’re devoted to.”
Gupta and his team have been meeting young athletes and their families in Troy for office and clinic visits since the outpatient
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Photo by Erin Sanchez
Cast members with the Ridgedale Players rehearse “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The group is putting a fresh spin on the Christmas classic, performing it in the style of a radio play.
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce recognized St. Paul Lutheran Church and School for its 150th anniversary and renovations on Dec. 2. At right, Chris Schultz, president of the congregation; Marshall Mackinder, financial secretary of the congregation; and Chris Francik, school principal, help the Rev. Jake Andrzejewski cut the ribbon during a ceremony.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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5A/ TROY TIMES • DECEMBER 11, 2025
‘Victorian Christmas’ at Troy Historic Village
TROY — Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road in Troy, will offer an educational “Victorian Christmas” experience, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, as well both 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again at 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Talented reenactors from Bonnets and Crooked Hats will move into the Village that weekend and live inside the historic homes as people would have done in the 1860s. They will prepare meals, read and sew by candlelight, play games, decorate and celebrate Christmas as many Americans did during the Victorian Era. They will also be dressed in the fashions of the time.
“A lot of what we associate with Christmas today in the United States started in the Victorian Era. The reenactors do a great job of connecting what we are familiar with to the past, and they look good doing it, too,” said Shelby Nelsen, adult programs director, in a statement. “This event will be portraying 1865 — the first Christmas after the Civil War ended — so there’s another interesting layer to this event.”
The theme this year is “Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.” Reenactors will share their knowledge of holiday traditions, including activities that kept families busy on cold nights and that brought friends together to celebrate.
The program is recommended for ages 8 and older. Stocking stuffers will be available for purchase in the General Store, and hot drinks will be served. Visitors are invited to create their own paper ornaments to help decorate a tree in Town Hall.
“We offer later timeslots for this program because we want people to experience the Village at night with all the festive lighting,” said Jen Peters, the Village’s executive director, in a statement. “Those that want to see the Village after hours this time of year should also check out our ‘Longest Night’ program happening on the days leading up Christmas Day.”
Parking is free. For discounted pricing, guests should purchase their admission by 12 p.m. Dec. 11 online at troyhistoricvillage.org or by calling (248) 524-3570.
Tickets are $10 in advance for Troy Historical Society Members and $12 for nonmembers. Admission will also be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis at $12 for members and $14 for nonmembers.
SOMERSET COLLECTION LISTS HOLIDAY HOURS
TROY —Somerset Collection has posted its holiday hours for shopping and visiting Santa.
The Somerset Collection is located on the corner of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway in Troy. There is a 700-foot-long glass enclosure housing a moving skywalk that spans Big Beaver Road, connecting the mall’s north and south compounds.
Santa will be available to hear holiday wish lists and take pictures with thousands of guests now through Dec. 23. Times are 10 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5:55 p.m. Sunday.
Guests can reserve a photo session with Santa up to 14 days in advance by visiting, somersetevents.as.me/santaphotos. Traditional photos with Santa are $35 for six poses and selfie photos are available for a $10 charitable donation. Non-photo visits with Santa are available on a walk-up, as-available basis.
Somerset’s holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday from now through Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 19-20; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 21; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 22-23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m., Dec. 26-30; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 31 through Jan. 1.
Normal business hours will resume Jan. 2: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit thesomersetcollection.com.
Compiled by Sarah Wright
Photo provided by Troy Historic Village
RIGHT: The Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipes and Drums perform during the Project Blue Light ceremony honoring fallen first responders at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Hazel Park Dec. 2. Their performance included a poignant rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
ABOVE: Debbie Swofford, event organizer, places a flower on the Project Blue Light wreath. One can show support for police and fire this winter by placing a blue light and red light, respectively, in their front window.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The World War II Legacy Veterans Memorial hosted a special Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 that included the unveiling of the Rosie the Riveter statue.
“We come together to honor the courage, service and sacrifice by veterans both past and present,” said John Maten, president of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. “We also recognize the family and friends who stood behind them and offered
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Frances Mauro Masters, a Rosie the Riveter at the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant, right, attends the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 in Royal Oak. Mauro Masters and her fellow Rosie, Delphine Kaput, unveil the Rosie the Riveter statue, which is based on Mauro Masters.
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — ‘Tis the season to be jolly, as the saying goes. But for individuals struggling with depression, the holidays can be an especially difficult time.
“It’s really common for people to feel the holiday blues,” said Asha Shajahan, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine at Corewell Health in Novi.
Ibrahim Sablaban, a psychiatrist with Metropolitan Behavioral Health — also part of Corewell Health — described two types of depression: clinical and non-clinical.
Clinical depression, Sablaban said, is a state where “things have gone awry (and) life has become nonfunctional,” while nonclinical depression is when one experiences a “depressed mood or feeling down (that) may not be a clinical illness but could be something to address.”
The holidays can exacerbate both conditions and be particularly challenging if a person has recently experienced the death of a loved one.
“It’s a time where you see everyone is happy and joyful, and sometimes you don’t feel the same way,” Shajahan said. “There is
the unrealistic expectation of perfection and joy that we put on ourselves.”
Sablaban agreed.
“Set realistic expectations for yourself,” Sablaban said. “Don’t oversell what the experience might be.”
Instead, prioritize the small things that matter and bring joy to your life, such as a conversation you had with someone where both of you were engaged and enjoyed the encounter. It doesn’t have to be the centerpiece of the event.
“Try to savor and cherish (the experience) and appreciate those for what they are,” Sablaban said.
To improve your mood, both doctors recommend staying away from alcohol and drinking plenty of water while eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
The holidays can be filled with excitement and unpredictability, so it’s important to ground oneself by maintaining a routine.
“You want to make sure the ebb and flow of life is very consistent for you,” Sablaban said.
Get plenty of sleep each night — seven or eight hours. Wake up and go to bed at a consistent time and exercise regularly each day. The doctors also recommend getting
outside during daylight, which helps elevates one’s mood. If getting outside during the day is not an option, Shajahan suggests trying a lux lamp rated at 10,000 lux of light.
“It basically mimics the natural daylight that helps regulate your mood and circadian rhythm,” she said. “This is a way of getting
sun therapy without the harmful UV rays.” Practice self-care by taking time to do things you enjoy. Being kind to yourself also includes avoiding situations that cause too much stress. Managing your spending habits and social commitments is also key. See DEPRESSION on page 21A
SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY BUSINESS
Family businesses share experience, secrets to longevity
BY MARY GENSON genson@candgnews.com
The Detroit area is filled with familyowned businesses that take pride in their work and build meaningful connections within the community.
As such they are crucial to the economy on a local, national and global level. According to the Conway Center for Family Businesses, 59% of the country’s employment is generated by family businesses, defined as those where two or more people from the same family own a majority stake.
Like every business venture, family businesses have their own set of pros and cons when it comes to running operations.
Keeping connection and history within the family
Matt Klopp, store manager at G.A. Fuchs Church Supply in Troy, owns the business with his brother, Greg. They are the third family to own the company since it opened in 1919.
“It’s a long-standing family business, and I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Klopp said.
He said owning the business with his brother has made it easier to keep in touch regularly.
“It is nice to have something that we can all do together and have something that bonds us,” Klopp said.
Because G.A. Fuchs Church Supply is run by a family, Klopp said that they highly value the connections they make with customers and employees.
“Even if they’re not part of our blood family, they’re still our family,” Klopp said.
Joe Allemon is in the third generation of Allemon’s at Allemon’s Landscape Center on Mack Avenue in Detroit — a business his grandfather started in 1929. Now, Allemon’s children operate the business, and sometimes, his grandchildren help out as well.
Allemon said the biggest benefit of running a family business is “the privilege of being able to work with family members.” He
See FAMILY on page 11A
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ABOVE: Matt Klopp is the co-owner of G.A. Fuchs Church Supply in Troy. Photo provided by Matt Klopp
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sees his sons at work every day, and even his grandkids from time to time, which he said he does not take for granted.
The family business has also provided the opportunity to keep history alive at Allemon’s Landscape Center.
“It gives them a chance to hear the history that I remember and that I retained from my grandfather, who started this business,” Allemon said.
Allemon said the business has gone through several changes in the almost 100 years it has been operating. Passing on stories and history allows for the opportunity to compare and contrast the past and present.
The struggles of a family business
Though both family business owners have many positive things to say about the experience of running things, there are a few obstacles that can come up in a long-standing family business.
Klopp said he wears a lot of hats as a business owner, meaning he is hands on with everything having to do with the business.
“Sometimes it can get overwhelming, trying to play a role in every single aspect of the business,” Klopp said.
G.A. Fuchs Church Supply is closed on Sundays in order to give employees a guaranteed break every week to spend quality time with family.
While Klopp said this is a decision that he values, he
ABOVE: Joe Allemon Sr., father of Joe Allemon, on furlough in 1942 during World War II.
LEFT: Fourth- and fifth-generation Allemons at work at Allemon’s Landscape Center on Mack Avenue in Detroit.
Photos provided by Joe Allemon
Moonbeams continues to lift spirits of pediatric patients
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams, hosted by Corewell Health Children’s in Royal Oak, helps light up the lives of the youngest patients in the hospital during the holidays.
The annual event has been a staple at the hospital for seven years, and its coordinators are looking forward to many more years of Moonbeams.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams will take place Dec. 9-23 at Corewell Health Children’s at William Beaumont University Hospital, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.
On each of these days at 8 p.m. sharp for 10 minutes, participants will come together with flashlights, shining them up into the hospital rooms of the pediatric patients. The beams are meant to shine in hope and cheer to the young patients.
Patients will also shine their lights back to the crowd to create a connection between the community and the patients, reminding everyone that they are not alone this holiday season.
Kathleen Grobbel, Child Life program manager and co-leader of Moonbeams, said that this year the moonbeams will include some added sparkle that won’t be announced.
“We are going to have a little added sparkle on certain
File photo by Erin Sanchez
Participants in Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams on Dec. 15, 2024, shine lights from the parking lot to connect with pediatric patients at Corewell Health Children’s at William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak.
See MOONBEAMS on page 16A
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Troy SHARP needs volunteers
TROY — Troy’s Senior Home Assistance Repair Program, or SHARP, needs volunteers to assist with home repairs for seniors and families of deployed military.
Since 2007, the program has been an allvolunteer nonprofit operation that performs small projects to help seniors maintain their home. There is no labor charge, and all the homeowner pays for are the supplies needed to complete the job.
Common tasks include but are not limited to minor plumbing jobs, minor electrical jobs, changing furnace filters, and installing handicap grab bars.
Those in need of help or interested in volunteering can call (248) 212-0059. Phone calls are picked up from voicemail on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Oakland County Football Club to host open tryouts
AUBURN HILLS — Oakland County Football Club will be hosting an open tryout from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Evolution Sportsplex in Auburn Hills.
The tryout will give players an opportunity to make the OCFC roster in 2026, with the chance to play in the United Soccer League’s USL2 and the Midwest Premier League.
OCFC has established itself as one of the top
developmental paths in the state of Michigan by providing a plethora of opportunities to young soccer players looking to take the next step on the pitch.
Most of the players in the USL2 are collegiate athletes who are looking to get playing time in the summer months. There are exceptions, with standout high school players and some older players also getting opportunities. It’s a popular league for professional teams to scout for young talent.
In order to try out, all players must register. Visit oaklandcountyfc.com and click ‘Register’ on the homepage. There are limited spots available.
‘Enjoy the Holidays, Not the Debt’ workshop
SOUTHFIELD — Gesher Human Services, a human service agency in metro Detroit, is offering a free Zoom workshop to help people enjoy the holiday season without going into debt.
Participants will learn a number of steps to take to create a realistic holiday budget that includes strategic gift giving to find thoughtful presents without overspending. The workshop also will explore creative, low-cost alternatives for gifts, decorations, celebrations and more.
The “Enjoy the Holidays, Not the Debt” virtual workshop will take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 12. Register at geshermi.org/events. For more information about the workshop, call (248) 233-4422 or email lcunningham@geshermi.org.
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The ribbon cutting, hosted by the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the church’s history as well as the newly renovated welcome center and office space just inside the main entrance.
Students from St Paul Lutheran Church accompanied the Rev. Jake Andrzejewski as he cut the ribbon and received a plaque from the Chamber of Commerce. The plaque commemorated the renovations to the church and its continued involvement in the community.
“St. Paul has a divine and unique capacity to be the unchanging in a changing world,” Andrzejewski said. “These doors you’re going to be walking through are doors that generations and generations of families have walked into, where the same thing happens every Sunday.”
Andrzejewski said that the ribboncutting ceremony was important to bring
awareness to St. Paul Lutheran Church and the work it does in the community.
“It tells the church and the school of our accomplishments within the ministry of Royal Oak, within the things that we do together as a family, church and school,” he said. “At the same time, it’s an invitation to everyone else. It’s an opportunity to tell everyone it’s an open-door policy for anyone who wants to join the congregation.”
Christine Chubenko, chairwoman of the board of directors for the chamber, used to attend St. Paul Lutheran School in fourth and fifth grade and was a member of the church for a while.
“It means a lot to see the church continue to be a mainstay of the community. They are a great service to our community,” she said. “They (the church) have been a member of the chamber for a while; the plaque was to commemorate their new section. ... They are a foundational piece of the community in general, so we gave them a plaque to commemorate their continued membership and the fact that they are updating and
making their place a better place.”
Chubenko said that when she was at St. Paul Lutheran School in fourth and fifth grade was when the church was building its current building.
“I remember that to me, the old church looked so big, and then I found out during the ribbon cutting that it only held 65 people. I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I remember seeing tons of people,’ but no, in my little eyes, it was only 65, and then we moved to the big, beautiful church,” she said. “I remember looking straight up the brick wall along the back and just feeling how magnificent it was. To me, it was such an opulent and wonderful, warm, sacred feeling.”
Andrzejewski joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in 2020 and said that being a part of such a historic church is a humbling yet exciting experience.
“I was only here for three years when the church celebrated 150 years, and being new, but also feeling like I belonged here for so long, that’s the impact of this church,” he said. “It really is cool, especially in the
pastoral position where I can vouch for the 17 pastors who have been there before me, and I can give excitement and honor to the pastors who will follow me. So, for me, it’s humbling in that way. I get to be a part of a history that long predates me, and I get to build a future that will long come after me.”
Looking to the future, Andrzejewski hopes that the church continues to be a safe space for the community of Royal Oak.
“I hope we can continue to be a staple to Royal Oak. I am hoping that now that we have 150 out of the way, we can still cater to the younger generations that are moving in truckloads to Royal Oak,” he said. “This is what we love to do; we love to teach and preach Jesus, and we love to bring families in and let them know they are a part of the bigger family of heaven for the next 150 years.”
For more information on St. Paul Lutheran Church in Royal Oak, visit www. stpaulroyaloak.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Moonbeams
days, but that will be unannounced, where we are going to give out some fun flashing items to people who are the first to arrive,” she said. “Those will be random nights that we have the special lights passed out, thanks to some generous donors in our community.”
Grobbel said that she and her co-leader of the event, Lisa Muma, RN, are encouraging attendees to register online that they will be coming so that organizers can get a head count on how many people attend this year’s Moonbeams.
Grobbel said hundreds of people come to the event each night, and every year she gets to talk to families or attendees who have
heartwarming stories to share of why they are at the event.
“Usually people have a really touching story about why they are there to support the kids in the hospital,” she said. “And on the pediatric unit, it really means a lot for the kids. Watching them come to the windows and see the lights and just feel special for that little bit of time before they go to bed at night is really important for them.”
Muma said that she is “mostly retired” from Corewell Health, but she helps Grobbel with the Moonbeams event because it is her favorite event of the year.
“It’s so wonderful to see the community come out and support our children and families who are stuck in the hospital during such a wonderful time of the year and missing out on their family celebration, school celebrations,” Muma said. “To have the community come
out and let them know they are not alone and they are here for them, it’s just wonderful.”
Muma said that many of the families she has spoken to have made the event a family tradition.
“The families tell me they are raising their children to really understand how important it is to support other children going through a tough time,” she said. “We have also had families who have been inside of the hospital now on the outside. They really understand how important it is and how wonderful it is that they are able to do that, having been on the inside themselves and kind of sad during the holidays, to now being able to be outside and cheer up other children.”
Because the event is popular each night, Muma and Grobbel are encouraging people to arrive at 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. to make sure they can get parking. Parking is located at
the north parking deck; additional lots are near the Coolidge Highway entrance and Neuroscience Center.
Attendees are being asked to gather near the Medical Office Building across from the East entrance; signs will be posted to help people find their way.
Drones and laser pointers are not permitted at Moonbeams.
“I am just so grateful for our community. We couldn’t do this without an amazing community of families, individuals and our first responders that all come out. We could not do this program without them,” Muma said. “We really appreciate them.”
For more information on Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams and to register, visit core wellhealth.org/moonbeams.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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CALENDAR
DEC. 11
Candlelight Walking Tours: See historical vignettes, observe campfire cooking, listen to a capella carols and explore 1840s farmhouse with guide, hourlong time slots available from 6-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
DEC. 13
Polar Party: Free indoor and outdoor events include ice skating, bounce houses, open gym and swim, snacks, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, character meet-and-greets, and more, 5-8 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, and Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, (248) 5243484, rec.troymi.gov/polarparty
Holiday Arts & Cookie Sale: $12 per box ($13 for gluten-free), also gifts for stocking stuffers and hosts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois Road in Troy, email admin@ beaconcongregation.org for preorders of five or more, (248) 524-9339, beaconcongregation.org
Saturday Stitches: Work on crochet, knitting and other fiber arts projects, bring own materials, 2-3:30 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org
DEC. 16
Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Cable TV: 6:307:30 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, for TPL cardholders only, register at (248) 524-3542 or troypl.org
DEC. 18
Wrapper’s Delight: Holiday Gift Wrapping Party: Boxes, wrapping paper, bows, bags and tags provided, also light holiday-themed refreshments, 6:30-8 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, for TPL cardholders 18 and older only, register at (248) 5243542 or troypl.org
DEC. 20
Old Fashioned Christmas: Roast chestnuts over open fire, learn about mammals and natural resources of Stony Creek, hear live music by Oakland Youth Orchestra, work on craft, take winter photos, and more, noon-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 656-4663, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
DEC. 23
Grown-Up Game Night: Play new board games or bring own,6-8:30 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 524-3542, troypl.org
ONGOING
Operation Blue Sleigh: Encompasses gift card drive, shop with a cop and adopt a family, run by Troy Police Department to help local families in need, gifts to be delivered to homes Dec. 22, (248) 680-7223, pokleyga@troymi.gov, facebook.com/troymipolice, read story at candgnews.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only at 10 a.m. every first and third Thursdays of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444, widowedfriends.com
• Lunches at 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Louise at (248) 338-6743, widowedfriends.com
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every
fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/OCTDS
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org
• Silent Book Club-Troy meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, bring own books, ebooks and audio books (with headphones), Grand Tavern Troy, 1317 Coolidge Highway, silentbookclubtroy@ gmail.com, silentbook.club/blogs/events/troy-mi
Troy Women’s Association meetings: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting local causes and enhancing lives of others, 7 p.m. every first Tuesday of month (except February) until June, new location at Community of Christ - Troy Oaks, 3830 Crooks Road, (248) 988-0426, troywomensassociation.org
Troy Newcomers: Social group for women, activities include service projects, bowling, euchre, wine tasting, book club, games nights, golf, scrapbooking and more, meets at various times and locations, clubactivities@ troynewcomers.com, troynewcomers.com
Sports medicine
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care facility opened in 2016. He shared that the most common sports injuries they see are knee and shoulder injuries that involve ligament and cartilage damage.
“The treatment depends on the severity and location of the injuries. Sometimes they can be treated with a combination of rest, physical therapy, non-operative medications, ultrasound therapies or injections,” Gupta said. “More serious injuries require surgical repair. It’s a full range of treatments, depending on what’s necessary. And with this expansion of our program at Troy, we can offer all of it with convenience for the community.”
The new investment is establishing operating rooms at the hospital’s Troy campus that offer a level of care comparable to that offered at its main campus in Detroit.
“As parents know, kids’ sports injuries happen every weekend,” said Joshua Ulery, interim CEO at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, in a statement. “This expansion of the highly popular Children’s Hos-
Grant
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As for the public facilities and improvements, the funding would cover the completion of a new inclusive play structure at Boulan Park, estimated at roughly $1.98 million. The project is being worked on in several phases.
During a presentation by Troy Communications Director Courtney Flynn and Troy Department of Public Works Director Kurt Boviensiep, it was noted that changes with the funding structure at Oakland County might affect how much Troy receives.
“They (Oakland County) were urged to change the funding structure … to invest in more viable, high impact, full community de-
pital of Michigan pediatric Sports Medicine program brings high-tech OR capabilities to Troy, providing more families from across the region with easy access to advanced orthopedic services.”
Reshana Baird, of Detroit, said she was grateful for that expertise in August 2024, after her 9-year-old son, Navi Jackson, tore his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), playing football, then tore his left ACL two weeks later.
Gupta repaired Navi’s right tear first, then the left tear six months later, so Navi would still be able to walk using crutches during his recovery. Baird said she is glad Navi is now able to walk and run on his own, and that he is hoping to play football again soon.
“We’ve been through it, but my son had a real positive attitude,” Baird said in a statement. “They broke down what happened to him, so he knew that he’d be back playing sports. We had a lot going on, but we just ran with it.”
For more information, visit childrensdmc. org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
velopment projects,” Flynn said. “And so, there was a concern that some of the smaller communities weren’t necessarily getting as much funding to have more impactful projects.”
While the council passed the application, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker had reservations about process for determining funding levels.
“I’m deeply disappointed with Oakland County for changing the process for cutting funds,” Baker said. “If there’s anything we can do as a body of government to help — well, if there’s consensus to show that kind of disappointment without cutting off our noses to spite our faces — I’d be willing to consider something along those lines.”
For more information, visit troymi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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theater. He has a long history on the stage, having grown up performing plays and musicals.
“He (George) has these huge dreams of seeing the world and creating, and building, and just exploring,” Roach said. “And through circumstances that are of his own doing, (George) has to stay in town and take care of business, because who he is as a person is someone who is loyal and is going to do the right thing, and he loves people, and wants to make sure that everyone around him is taken care of and valued.”
Sara Fournier is playing Mary Hatch (later Bailey), George Bailey’s wife. Fournier has done around 20 shows, and “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be her fourth show with Ridgedale. Fournier is also on the Players Board of Directors.
“She (Mary) is a very loyal wife, but she is also driven and has goals of her own,” Fournier said. “She’s someone that I think is very kind and is giving, and empathetic. I wish there were more people in the world like Mary Bailey sometimes, who can just be there to support somebody and love them through whatever they’re going through. That’s one of the things I really love about her in this story.”
Elliot Schott plays the angel Clarence
in his first show with Ridgedale, although he has done shows in the past with Fraser High School, among other theater programs.
“He’s a very earnest character, although he does have his own personal goals in mind, trying to earn his wings,” Schott said. “He’s still very invested in helping people see the good in themselves.”
Rather than presented like a traditional play, the Ridgedale production reimagines the story as a 1940s-styled radio broadcast where the cast will be on stage orally telling the story and even providing some of the sound effects. There are no changing sets, and costume changes are minimal.
“There’s more of that imaginative element,” Fournier said. “It’s still a play, but there is a focus on the sounds and the atmosphere of it.”
“I hope they (the audience) do get the idea of … seeing the movie that maybe they were more familiar with in a different light — getting a different angle on it,” Schott said.
The theater is at 205 W. Long Lake Road. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. while the Sunday shows start at 2 p.m. Tickets are around $20 for adults and $18 for seniors.
For more information, visit ridgedaleplayers.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
The play is presented in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast, with the actors orally telling the story and even performing some of the sound effects.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Family
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can see how it could be considered a drawback from both a customer side and the business side.
When running a family business, Allemon said it is important to keep business and work talk at a minimum at home.
“Believe me, it always doesn’t happen that way,” Allemon said. “But it’s a goal that you kind of set to keep work at work.”
The secrets to the longevity of a family business
Allemon said the key to running a family business is communication and the ability to work through the tougher times.
“When times are good, things are easy,” Allemon said. “When the tougher times are there, that’s when it really comes down to brass tacks.”
Klopp said it is important to “love what you do.”
Though that advice can apply to anything, he said, “With a family business in particular, if you don’t love it, it can get really overwhelming,” Klopp said.
Fortunately, Klopp said he loves what he does.
Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
Why Troy Loves Tous Les Jours
French-Asian Pastries and Cakes
When Jinwan Lee opened the frst Tous Les Jours in Michigan, he hoped Troy customers would connect with the FrenchAsian bakery he had worked for years to bring to the state. Tey did. From the start, the Troy community embraced the shop’s fresh, in-house pastries, breads and cakes.
“I wanted to bring something unique to Michigan,” Lee said. “People appreciate the quality and we work hard to deliver it.”
“original is original” and they could not replicate the same freshness or quality. “Customers often comment on the favor and texture diferences between Tous Les Jours and nearby bakeries,” he said. “Tey recognize our quality.”
Fresh breads and pastries are daily staples, and the cloud cake is often the frst item customers ask about. “We tested more than 30 people in a blind taste test and 100% chose our cloud cake,” Lee said. Seasonal items such as Christmas cakes also draw interest, along with the Tiramisu Latte, which has earned national recognition through the brand’s competitive beverage program.
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Freshness is the hallmark of the bakery. Bakers begin at 5 a.m. and prepare nearly all items in-house. He often stops in with his daughter to buy pastries and cakes himself. “If it’s not fresh, I wouldn’t bring my family,” he added.
Professional skilled bakers rotate through each location to help train staf and maintain consistency.
Lee said competitors quickly opened nearby after seeing the store’s success, but
For the holidays, Tous Les Jours is ofering a special scratch ticket giveaway from Dec. 15 to 30. “Every scratch ticket has a present,” Lee said, noting that prizes range from free cofee to items such as an iPad, iPhone 17 Pro and AirPods.
Tous Les Jours now has additional locations in Ann Arbor and Novi. “Troy is where it all started for us,” Lee said. “Tis community trusted us from the beginning.”
Tous Les Jours is located at 1699 Crooks Rd., Suite 200, in Troy. For more information, call (248) 792-3347 or visit tljus.com. Follow @touslesjours_michigan on Instagram and fnd Tous Les Jours Michigan on Facebook.
Matt Klopp, left, and Greg Klopp, right, are the owners of G.A. Fuchs Church Supply.
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Depression
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“I think it’s really important to say ‘no’ to things,” Shajahan said. “I think we’re so used to trying to please everyone and saying ‘yes,’ and then overextending ourselves.”
But don’t remain isolated; instead, give back and volunteer.
“Spending time with people who are in need can help with feelings of hopelessness and social isolation,” Shajahan said.
The rates of suicide and depression rise during the holidays, with more people reporting their mood worsening during this time Sablaban said.
Many holiday songs and movies promote family togetherness and romance, which might be why people report an increased feeling of loneliness during the holidays.
“Half of adults under the age of 35 actually say they feel very lonely during the holidays,” Sablaban said. If these strategies don’t yield results and the feeling of depression con-
tinues, you may want to seek help from a doctor, both physicians said.
Sablaban said those without insurance can access programs through religious organizations and independent clinics. If a person needs immediate help and thinks they may harm themselves or others, they can go to the emergency department of a hospital.
“They can get evaluated, assessed and receive appropriate treatment in an emergency capacity without being turned away,” Sablaban said.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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Depression around the holiday season is common, according to Asha Shajahan, a primary care physician at Corewell Health. Volunteering to help those in need can lessen feelings of isolation and helplessness.
CRIME WATCH
Stock investment scam
TROY — Sometime between Sept. 1 and Nov. 18, a 33-year-old man from Cottage Lane was contacted by two individuals on WhatsApp and Telegram about investing in stocks.
They provided stock names that he invested in through his Robinhood brokerage account. When the stocks showed profit, he was advised to sell, which he did. Due to the profit, the victim trusted the investors when he was instructed to invest in crypto.
The victim deposited funds in a crypto account but was later informed that the investment suffered a total loss. He was then instructed to deposit additional money to make back his lost funds and get four times the profit in return.
Additional money was deposited, and he was later informed that he made a large profit, but that in order to withdraw the money, he needed to pay for a commission. The victim then realized it was a scam and notified police.
Driver flees police during initiated traffic stop
TROY — Around 11:30 p.m. Nov. 20, officers initiated a traffic stop around northbound I-75 and Big Beaver Road. The driver of the 2024 Buick Encore was speeding at 97 miles per hour in an area where the speed limit was 70.
The driver failed to stop. Officers terminated the chase due to reckless driving and were able to keep sight of the vehicle and box it in when the driver pulled into a parking lot.
The driver, an 18-year-old man from Troy, was arrested.
Purse theft at Planet Fitness
TROY — Officers were dispatched to Planet Fitness, 2880 W Maple Road, for a larceny report at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who said her car keys were stolen from her unlocked locker. The keys were then used to access her vehicle, and her purse was stolen.
The credit cards in her purse were currently being used to make fraudulent purchases at Somerset Mall. Officers were able to identify a suspect from the gym’s security system.
Officers went to Somerset Mall and located the female suspect, walking with a man inside the mall. Both were taken into custody.
The woman was reportedly wearing
the victim’s purse, and her credit cards were found in her pocket. The man also allegedly had one of the victim’s credit cards in his possession, and he was carrying a Nike bag full of merchandise that was fraudulently purchased with the stolen cards.
Officers obtained a search warrant for the suspects’ vehicle, where they allegedly located a substantial quantity of suspected fraudulent and stolen items, including driver’s licenses, bank records, debit and credit cards, and checks. They also located two bags of meth.
The woman is a Lansing resident, age 31, while the man is an Eaton Rapids resident, 30. Both face charges.
Drunken driver causes multi-vehicle crash
TROY — Officers were dispatched to the area of southbound Interstate 75 and Adams Road for a multi-vehicle crash, including a rollover, around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2024 Buick Envista rolled over off the right shoulder and a 2018 GMC Yukon with heavy crash damage. Officers spoke with the atfault driver of the Yukon, a 29-year-old Sterling Heights man, and noted he reeked of alcohol.
The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he did, but the officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.16%. The driver was then arrested.
Fraudulent check
TROY — Officers were dispatched to the Fifth Third Bank at 2282 W Big Beaver Road for a subject attempting to cash a fraudulent check at 1:11 p.m. Nov. 24.
Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect, a 21-year-old woman from Detroit, outside the bank with her 2-year-old child. They were escorted back into the bank, where officers spoke with the branch manager.
The manager said that the woman attempted to cash a check, but the teller was suspicious that it was fraudulent and notified him. The account owner was contacted and confirmed the check was fraudulent. The suspect had attempted to cash checks at the same branch two other times in the last few days.
The suspect was arrested.
Gift card scam
TROY — On Nov. 24, a 42-year-old woman from East Big Beaver Road told police that she received an email claiming to be from her boss.
She was instructed to purchase two $200 Apple gift cards as a surprise for the other staff. Once she purchased the gift cards, the victim was instructed to send the codes.
Shortly afterward, she realized it was a scam.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call Troy police at (248) 524-3477. — Sarah Wright
TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
RFP #2526-12 - Elementary Bathroom Renovations
The Board of Education of The Troy School District will receive sealed Bids on or before 2:00 p.m. on December 16th, 2025, for: Troy School District – BP#1D Elementary Bathroom Renovations. The BOE will not consider or accept a Bid received after the Due Date, the date, and time specifed for Bid submission. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on December 16th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at 1140 Rankin St, Troy, Michigan 48083. The public bid opening may also be attended virtually by clicking on the following Microsoft Teams Live Event: https://tinyurl.com/bdfd8rmm
Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through Building Connected at https://app.buildingconnected.com/projects/691e0a48640996cc02b362b1/bid-packages on or before the Due Date. Alternatively, sealed bids may be submitted to Carson, Robert of the School District, at 1140 Rankin St, Troy, MI 48083. Each bid must be accompanied by: 1) A 5% bid bond or certifed check; 2) A sworn and notarized criminal background affdavit; 3) A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the BOE or the Superintendent of School District; and 4) A sworn and notarized Iran Disclosure Statement. The BOE will not accept a bid that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statements.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (248) 953-5682 or email Adam Lewis at Adam.Lewis@bartonmalow.com
Published: Troy Times 12/11/2025
CITY OF TROY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
0069-2550
The City of Troy will hold a public hearing as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on January 12, 2026. The hearing will take place at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan. At this hearing, City Council will consider approval of the Troy 2026 – 2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The intent of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to identify the recreational needs of the City of Troy and determine Troy’s parks and recreation goals over the next fve years.
A draft copy of the plan has been available for review since December 1, 2025 and will remain available through the date of the hearing. A hard copy of the draft master plan is available for review at the following locations:
• Troy City Hall, Planning Department: 500 W. Big Beaver
• Troy Community Center: 3179 Livernois
• Troy Public Library: 510 W. Big Beaver
• Troy Department of Public Works: 4693 Rochester Road
• The draft plan is also available online on the City’s website at www.Troymi.gov
Comments may be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to Brian Goul, Recreation Director, at GoulB@troymi.gov, or delivered to the Recreation Department at 3179 Livernois. Emailed comments must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://troymi.gov/Government/PublicHearings.
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk
POSTED: December 1, 2025
PUBLISHED: December 11, 2025
Published: Troy Times 12/11/2025
CITY OF TROY
NOTICE OF PLAN AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW
0171-2550
The City of Troy is seeking public input regarding the Troy 2026 – 2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a minimum 30-day public review process as part of the master planning process.
A hard copy of the draft master plan is available for review at the following locations:
• Troy City Hall, Planning Department: 500 W. Big Beaver
• Troy Community Center: 3179 Livernois
• Troy Public Library: 510 W. Big Beaver
• Troy Department of Public Works: 4693 Rochester Road
• The draft plan is also available online on the City’s website at www.Troymi.gov
• Comments may be sent to Brian Goul, Recreation Director, at GoulB@troymi.gov, or delivered to the Recreation Department at 3179 Livernois.
The review period will run from Dec. 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. A formal public hearing for adoption of the Plan will be held on January 12, 2026, as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City
Clerk
POSTED: December 1, 2025
PUBLISHED: December 11, 2025
Published: Troy Times 12/11/2025
Officer-involved shooting leaves 1 dead
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police said one person was killed in an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 44000 block of Apple Blossom Drive Dec. 3.
According to a release from the Sterling Heights Police Department, officers were dispatched to that location at approximately 3:30 p.m. for a welfare check on a male subject described as possibly suicidal. Officers reportedly arrived to find an individual holding a loaded handgun. The subject appeared to be having a “mental health episode,” the release states.
Police said trained negotiators arrived on the scene and negotiated with the individual for over an hour. Officers reportedly shot the subject after he pointed the handgun at them.
“Ultimately, the subject pointed the handgun at the officers, and they were forced to shoot the individual for the protection of everyone on scene,” the release states.
The Sterling Heights Fire Department was on scene and treated the individual, but the subject reportedly died from gunshot wounds. No officers were injured in the incident.
The investigation has been turned over to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. Per departmental policy, all officers involved in the shooting were placed on paid administrative leave.
The subject has been identified by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office as Nicolas Quaranta, a 54-year-old Sterling Heights resident.
Rosie
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strength and love while their loved ones served. Their sacrifices too are woven into the story of our freedom. It never feels like enough to simply say thank you.”
The program on Veterans Day included the posting of the colors, an invocation by the Rev. Richard Dalton, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the Pledge of Allegiance, and keynote speakers U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Lanette Mattison, of Ford Global Data Insights and Analytics.
The main event of the day was the unveiling of the Rosie the Riveter statue, a life-size bronze statue depicting a Rosie working on the line, riveting a panel for a B-24 bomber. The statue was sculpted by Oleg Kedria.
“Rosie represents the significant contribution of homefront women to the Arsenal of Democracy, who kept production lines rolling,” Maten said. “We are especially honored that 103-year-old Frances Mauro Masters, a riveter from the Ford Willow Run World War II bomber plant in Ypsilanti, is the inspiration for the face of the statue.”
Mauro Masters attended the Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 and expressed her gratitude for the statue.
“I am thrilled to have this statue made of little old me,” Mauro Masters said. “Did everyone know that Marilyn Monroe was a Rosie, and they chose me as the inspiration instead of her!”
In a press release sent out by the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial, Mauro Masters expressed her excitement for the piece.
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“Oh, it’s beautiful! I am proud to be a part of something like this. My husband was in the Marines during WWII. I never told him what I did, I didn’t think it would make such a difference,” she said as she paused. “But it did.”
Bette Kenward, a board member of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial and Michigan director and corresponding secretary of the American Rosie the Riveter Association, spoke during the event.
Kenward read a poem written by Donnalee Lanktree, the former president of the American Rosie the Riveter Association.
“They were teenagers, young adults, senior citizens, and they came together with one purpose, to help win the war,” she read. “They built 80,000 landing craft, 100,000 tanks, 300,000 aircrafts, 15 million guns, and 41 billion rounds of ammunition. They were Rosies.”
The Rosie the Riveter statue joined the existing lifesize statue of a soldier reading a letter from home. The two statues are surrounded by the newly expanded Walk of Honor, which now includes over 1,600 inscribed pavers honoring those who played a role in the state’s World War II history.
The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial has big plans to continue to expand the memorial. In order to do so, organizers need around $2 million.
They plan to add seven more statues, the Entrance Wall/Wall of Stars and many other elements. To donate, visit michiganww2memorial.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 4981081.
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Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Eng., Mechanical Eng. Tech., or Mechatronics Eng. required (Foreign Educational Equivalent acceptable); however, Bitron Marketing USA Inc. will also accept a U.S. Single-Source Bachelor’s Degree Equivalent based on a 3 year or 4 year Bachelor degree, through any combination of edu., degrees, diplomas, and/or certificates as determined by a professional evaluation service, or any suitable combination of edu., trng., or exp.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 7, the Bloomfield Township Police Department received a call from the Plymouth Township Police Department stating that they had a subject in custody who was in possession of personal property from a residence in the 2800 block of Berkshire Drive.
Officers went to the address and contacted the homeowner. While at the residence, officers discovered that one of the sliding glass doors was ajar, the inside of the home was disturbed, and $900 cash and personal checks were missing from inside. Officers canvassed the neighborhood and received video surveillance of the subject walking through backyards in the area at approximately 1:30 a.m.
The homeowner was asleep inside the residence at the time of the home invasion. The case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township Police Investigations Unit, who interviewed the subject in custody in Plymouth Township.
The subject was arrested and brought back to the Bloomfield Township Police Department. This case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Vehicle stolen from driveway
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a vehicle theft in the 3200 block of East Bradford Drive Nov. 15.
At approximately 5 a.m., a 2020 white Ford Expedition was taken from the driveway. The vehicle was unlocked, and the keys were inside at the time of the theft. Taken with the vehicle were a set of custom TaylorMade golf clubs valued at $5,000. This case was under investigation by the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit.
Driving while intoxicated
FARMINGTON — A Farmington public safety sergeant stopped a vehicle around 11:16 p.m. Nov. 5 for allegedly traveling around 71 miles per hour on a section of Freedom Road where the posted speed limit is 40 mph.
Upon contacting the 28-year-old man driving the vehicle, the sergeant noticed signs of intoxication from the driver.
The sergeant conducted a field sobriety test in which the suspect registered 0.094 on the Breathalyzer. The suspect was arrested and cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Woman crashes into fence
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash around 1
Avenue. The officers found a single-vehicle accident, where the vehicle had landed atop a wrought iron fence. The 20-year-old female driver had no injuries. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated, remained in custody until sober and was then released. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor.
License plate stolen off car
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 5 p.m. Nov. 7, an unknown person stole the license plate off the complainant’s vehicle in the 1300 block of Crooks Road, west of Main Street.
Purse stolen out of vehicle
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 12:35 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Nov. 6, an unknown person stole the complainant’s purse out of the complainant’s unlocked vehicle in the parking structure at 110 E. 11 Mile Road.
Cellphone stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 3:40 p.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 11, an unknown person stole the complainant’s unattended cellphone from the desk at LA Fitness at 25352 Woodward Ave.
Two women arrested for shoplifting
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately noon on Nov. 10, officers were notified that two suspicious individuals were grabbing an excessive amount of clothing at a store near the 100 block of South Old Woodward.
Shortly after, the suspects, a 28-year-old woman from Southfield and a 29-year-old woman from Roseville, exited the store without paying for the merchandise and were apprehended by officers.
The suspects stole merchandise valued at approximately $720. Both had arrest warrants in other cities.
The two suspects were arrested and released to the police departments that held their warrants.
Suspect arrested after walking in the roadway
BIRMINGHAM — On Nov. 7 at approximately 7 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Woodward Avenue and Oak Street for two people walking in the roadway. Officers located and approached the suspect, a 58-year-old Detroit man, along with another male.
The two individuals asked officers for a ride to a nearby bus stop, and during the interaction, officers learned that the suspect had a warrant for his arrest from the Lansing Police Department.
While being taken into custody, the suspect informed officers that he had narcotic paraphernalia
under the name of another individual in the suspect’s possession. The suspect was later transported to the Lansing Police Department.
Police arrest drunken driver
BERKLEY — A 35-year-old Wichita, Kansas, man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at 11:48 p.m. Nov. 11 near West 12 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway.
According to the report, police noticed the man driving his vehicle in an unusual manner, including hitting and driving over curbs. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer reportedly noticed the driver had slurred speech, smelled of intoxicants, and had slow and “uneasy” movements in the car.
The man performed poorly on sobriety tests and refused to take a breath test, police said. He was arrested for OWI. Police stated that the man also resisted and tensed his body during the arrest to make it harder to place him into the patrol vehicle. The man was said in the report to have acted belligerently while in custody and to have made derogatory comments to officers. He at some point did take a breath test, police said, giving a result of 0.124% blood alcohol content.
Driver crashes into restaurant
FERNDALE — A woman accidentally drove her vehicle into the front of a Ferndale business at 3 p.m. Nov. 12.
According to the Ferndale Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Red Olive Restaurant, 750 W. Nine Mile Road.
Police stated that they found that a Detroit woman in her 70s had accidentally accelerated forward in her car, jumped a curb and drove into the Red Olive. Officers reported that there was some structural damage to the vestibule of the business and some windows that had been shattered as a result of the crash.
There were no injuries reported to any of the customers inside the restaurant, nor the driver of the vehicle.
Car break-ins at mall
TROY — Between 2:52 p.m. and 3:13 p.m. Nov. 14, officers responded to a situation reported by mall security in the south lot of Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road.
A 2024 Ford F-150 had been found with a broken driver’s side rear window. The owner said its contents had been rifled through, but nothing appeared missing. Officers then learned of a second vehicle with damage, this one in the Nordstrom parking lot. The second vehicle was a 2015 GMC Sierra and had a broken driver’s side rear window. Multiple
Zekelman Holocaust Center gets new COO FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center recently announced the appointment of Ken Zendel as its new chief operating officer. Zendel brings more than 20 years of executive leadership in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. The Holocaust Center is located at 28123 Orchard Lake Road and is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. For more information, visit holocaustcenter.org or call (248) 553-2400.
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Debbie Kenyon, senior vice president and market manager of Audacy Detroit, in a statement.
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At print time, the network’s affiliates are Townsquare Media’s WFGR in Grand Rapids (98.7 FM), WJIM in Lansing (1240 AM), WBCK in Battle Creek (95.3 FM), WKMI in Kalamazoo (1360 AM) and Blarney Stone Broadcasting’s WGRY in Roscommon (101.1 FM).
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CANDLE LIGHTING TO REMEMBER PASSED CHILDREN ST. CLAIR SHORES — A Worldwide Candle Lighting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14 this year, honoring and remembering children who have died. The event will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Church located at 21201 13 Mile Road. The event will feature special readings, music, the announcing children’s names and the candle lighting starting at 7 p.m. Contact Kathy Joerin at (586) 293-6176 or kjmac21@aol.com, or Rhonda Esler at (586) 354-8072 or gesler6527@aol.com to have your loved one’s name read during the event and to receive a special ornament. Attendees are invited to bring a picture of their loved one to the event.
Glide on over to the city’s ice rink
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Dodge Park ice rink will open for the season Dec. 1 with weekly skating, themed nights, family events and “Sensory Friendly Sundays.” Standard hours, holiday hours, and fees are listed on the city’s website at sterlingheights.gov. Just click on the Parks and Recreation icon. For up-tothe-minute closure information, call the ice rink hotline at (586) 446-2711.
BERKLEY HOSTS FOOD DRIVE
in cash, a debit card, several company checks and $1,200 worth of wine.
Dirt bike stolen
TROY — Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Nov. 2, a man from Jarman Street reported his Husqvarna FC450 dirt bike had been stolen from his garage by an unknown suspect.
Road rage incident TROY — Officers were dispatched to the area of John R and Square Lake roads for an assault in progress resulting from a road rage incident around 10:50 a.m. Nov. 2. The suspect was a Washington Township man, 43, who fled the scene. Officers found the victim — a 48-year-old Macomb Township man — lying unresponsive next to his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital with a head injury.
Witnesses told police that the suspect had exited his vehicle at the intersection and approached the victim’s vehicle, hitting him and kicking him multiple times before fleeing. The suspect was located near Big Beaver and Dequindre roads. He was taken into custody and faces a charge of aggravated assault.
home while he was away.
Clinton Township Kiwanis taking part in ‘Wreaths Across America’ CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Kiwanis Club is taking part in Wreaths Across America by laying wreaths on the graves of veterans at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township on Saturday, Dec. 13. One of the largest Wreaths Across America events in Michigan, the Dec. 13 event will have Brig. Gen. Leah Voelker, base commander of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, serving as the keynote speaker. State Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Township, will emcee. Those looking to support the event by funding wreaths can reach out to Kerry Jantz at (586) 610-3511 or Barry Burnham at (586) 703-4435.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office organizes coat drive to benefit those in need
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office hopes to collect thousands of coats this November to provide them for free to individuals in need. The Sheriff’s 38th annual “Coats for the Cold” coat drive is underway, and the public is asked to support this effort by going into their hearts and closets to provide new or gently used clean coats before the end of the month. Agencies like the Oakland Schools Student Homeless Population are looking for approximately 750 coats to provide students in need of a coat. The annual coat drive was created by Sheriff Mike Bouchard 38 years ago, when he served as village president in Beverly Hills. Since then, the coat drive has collected over 210,000 coats that have been distributed to agencies that provide them at no cost to their clients
BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is hosting a donation drive in partnership with the Berkley Cares Food Pantry. The city is accepting through Dec. 20 unexpired, nonperishable food and toiletry donations at any municipal building or the Vibe Credit Union. For more information about the food pantry, visit berkleycaresfoodpantry.com. People who seek to donate
cans. Anyone with questions can contact the city at communications@berkleymi.gov or by
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