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Tijuan Marion Paige, 21, was sentenced to six to 20 years in prison for his role in a stolen vehicle and business burglary ring in Metro Detroit. The criminal enterprise stole vehicles from dealerships in Livingston and St. Clair counties to carry out over two dozen nighttime burglaries of gas stations and eateries. These crimes occurred between November 25 and December 4, 2024, affecting numerous cities across Macomb, Oakland, and other counties. Paige was the final co-defendant to be sentenced, following Clarence Javary Wilson and Nigel Cartier Dewitte Simpson. Both Wilson and Simpson also received multi-year prison sentences for operating the criminal enterprise. All three defendants were ordered to pay restitution to the victimized businesses.
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The provided text outlines the Week 2 high school football schedule for teams across the Metro Detroit area. The list includes a wide array of matchups organized by various athletic conferences, such as the KLAA, MAC, and OAA. Featured games include Catholic Detroit Loyola visiting BH Cranbrook Kingswood and several contests involving Detroit Public School League teams. The schedule covers a diverse range of schools, from local public institutions to private and collegiate preparatory academies. Some entries include specific game times, while others list out-of-state opponents from Ohio and Canada. Overall, the article serves as a comprehensive directory for regional football fans to track upcoming local games.
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A judge ruled that "arrogance" and negligence led to the death of a young boy during a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy. The court found that safety protocols were ignored, resulting in the fatal accident. Legal proceedings focused on the failure of the facility to maintain equipment and ensure patient safety.
Jeffrey Mosteller, the safety manager at the Oxford Center in Troy, has been sentenced to between 19 months and 15 years in prison. His sentencing follows a no-contest plea to involuntary manslaughter regarding a January 2025 hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed a five-year-old boy. The explosion also resulted in injuries to the child's mother. Mosteller and three other facility employees were originally charged with various crimes, including second-degree murder, for allegedly ignoring critical safety protocols. These violations included failing to use grounding wrist straps and using improper materials like polyester pillows and warm blankets during treatment. While Mosteller's second-degree murder charge was dismissed, his sentence concludes a legal process involving multiple staff members.
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Helene Ruhana Roy, 86, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. Born in Detroit, she was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the University of Detroit in 1962. Her professional career included teaching history and math, running a culinary arts program, and becoming a top real estate producer for Century 21. She was a devoted wife to her husband of sixty years, Kenneth, and a loving mother of five and grandmother of eleven. A woman of strong Catholic faith, she was also known for her passion for reading and her skill in crafting quilted art. Visitation will be held on September 7 in Troy, followed by a funeral mass on September 8 at St. Irenaeus in Rochester Hills.
Defending D2 champions Orchard Lake St. Mary’s opened their season with a dramatic comeback victory over Mona Shores. Junior DJ Taylor played a pivotal role, blocking an extra point and returning the ensuing kickoff to set up a final game-winning drive. Quarterback Jabin Gonzales capped the effort with a rushing touchdown and a two-point conversion to secure the win. Other regional results included Ortonville Brandon dominating Fraser 62-25 and Traverse City Central defeating Novi 55-22. Additionally, Northville won a double-overtime thriller against Lake Orion with a final score of 38-31. Several other matchups saw victories for Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe North, Milford, Brother Rice, and Bloomfield Hills.
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The Troy City Council met for one hour on August 10 and approved every item before it, adopting 16 resolutions across nine roll-call votes that were all 6–0 with Council Member Annalisa Bluhm absent and excused. The largest commitment was a $351,000 budget amendment to update the city's Facilities Condition Assessment, a capital-planning inventory of 56 city-owned buildings last completed in 2018; council also ratified a three-year contract covering the nine members of the Troy Communication Supervisors Association at an estimated first-year cost of $90,000, and waived competitive bidding twice — $66,622.45 for two pieces of maintenance equipment at Sylvan Glen Golf Course and $37,267 for a radio repeater at 100 East Big Beaver that brings police and fire onto Oakland County's P25 system. A seven-resolution consent agenda passed on one vote and included $295,008 to rebuild the Granger Pond detention basin, which has been overflowing into rear yards in storms smaller than a 10-year event, a $200,000 joint and crack seal contract, the city's membership agreement with the newly independent CLEMIS Authority, and a proclamation for the Girl Botz robotics team of Larson Middle School. Nothing was denied or postponed, and no item was pulled from consent. Three residents spoke, on bike routes, the voting setup at the senior center and a new flight academy; council members used their comment period to discuss the fire four days earlier at Troy Church of Christ, an Oakland County update on Turtle Woods, and the August 4 primary wins of Mayor Ethan Baker and Council Member Theresa Brooks.
Corewell Health says it will spend roughly $440 million on a new eight-story tower at its Troy hospital, part of a $1.7 billion system-wide investment, with construction targeted to begin summer 2027. The FBI searched a Troy site of Quality Behavioral Health and the Troy home of its CEO, Naveed Syed, on Aug. 25; his attorney says the investigation has been underway for about a year, and no charges have been announced. Troy High's longtime basketball coach Gary Fralick, a 500-game winner, announced his retirement after 32 seasons leading the Colts, and a Boulan Park Middle School robotics team, Apex Warriors, is gearing up for its second FIRST Tech Challenge season. Regionally, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah warned that escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs could raise prices for Michigan consumers. On the field, varsity football opens week two Thursday with Athens hosting Oxford and Troy traveling to West Bloomfield, both ahead of a Wednesday forecast near 103 degrees, and a Labor Day break Friday with no school district-wide.
A Troy author credits Dolly Parton with changing her life, despite never having personally communicated with the music icon. The author's experience highlights the profound impact of Parton's philanthropy and public influence. This story illustrates how Parton's legacy reaches individuals even without direct interaction.
The Oakland County community calendar lists a variety of upcoming events starting August 29. Family-oriented activities include the Royal Duck Bounce Park in Troy, free miniature train rides in Royal Oak, and the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly. Major festivals include the Michigan State Fair in Novi and the Arts, Beats & Eats event in downtown Royal Oak. Community-focused gatherings feature a Day of Remembrance in Holly, the Wolverine Lake Village Festival, and the Lathrup Village Music Festival. Other highlights include the Oakland Uncorked tasting event in Pontiac and a Home Run Derby in Ortonville. Various local churches and organizations are also hosting clothing sales, concerts, and educational showcases.
Edward Nahhat, an attorney with over 30 years of experience, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and lying to police following a deadly crash in Macomb County. The incident occurred on Utica Road, where 48-year-old Julie Fathbruckner was struck from behind by a vehicle that fled the scene. Investigators used Flock cameras to locate Nahhat at his residence, where police observed fresh damage to his front bumper. Nahhat allegedly initially claimed the damage was old before later stating he suffered a seizure and was unaware he had hit anyone. He is currently held on a $100,000 bond and pleaded mute during his arraignment. Fathbruckner is remembered by her community as a dedicated professional in the aerospace and defense sector and a volunteer for therapeutic riding.
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FBI agents searched the home of Quality Behavioral Health CEO Naveed Syed and multiple organization facilities across metro Detroit on August 25, 2026, though the bureau has not disclosed the reason for the raids. Syed’s attorney, Arthur Weiss, said his client’s life has been “turned upside down” and that they remain unaware of the investigation’s focus, noting Syed retained counsel a year ago after patients reported being questioned by individuals identifying as federal agents. Weiss added that Syed’s accounts have been frozen, jeopardizing payroll and the nonprofit’s ability to provide substance use disorder services. The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, which contracts with Quality Behavioral Health, stated it is working to prevent disruptions to patient care but has not confirmed whether patients will be referred elsewhere. Weiss denied any indication that Syed or his staff triggered the probe, calling such suggestions “pure speculation.” The FBI has not announced any charges, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Construction on the new Corewell Health tower in Troy is expected to begin in the summer of 2027. The project will expand the existing healthcare facilities to better serve the community. Further details regarding the tower's specific features and completion date are pending.
Corewell Health, Michigan’s largest healthcare provider, has announced a $1.7 billion investment to expand its hospital complexes in Troy and Grand Rapids. In Troy, approximately $440 million will be used to build an eight-story hospital tower featuring 180 private rooms and an improved emergency department waiting area. In Grand Rapids, the provider will invest $1.3 billion to construct an 11-story facility at Butterworth Hospital, including a new emergency department, 17 operating rooms, and 180 private rooms. These expansions aim to address growing community needs and modernize facilities, particularly for the only Level I trauma center in West Michigan. Construction for both projects is scheduled to begin in summer 2027. Corewell Health is partnering with several Michigan-based companies to complete the work by 2030.
New renderings have been released showcasing the planned expansion of the Corewell Health hospital in Troy. The project aims to increase the facility's capacity and enhance healthcare services for the community. These visual representations provide a first look at the future architectural changes to the campus.
Byron Lloyd Warner passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 94. A graduate of the University of Detroit, he enjoyed a distinguished 45-year career at General Motors, where he held several high-level engineering and leadership roles. His professional achievements included introducing maintenance-free batteries and leading the design of successful vehicle models for Pontiac Motors. Beyond his career, Warner was deeply committed to his family and was active in numerous community organizations, including the Birmingham Little League Baseball and the Everest Academy Board of Directors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and his son, Joseph. He is survived by four children, 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the FBI searched several locations connected to Quality Behavioral Health, including facilities in Troy, Eastpointe, and Detroit. The searches included the home of CEO Naveed Syed, though federal officials have not yet disclosed the specific purpose of the investigation. Quality Behavioral Health is a contracted provider for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). In response, DWIHN stated it is working to ensure patient services are not disrupted and is prepared to facilitate referrals to other providers if necessary. The agency emphasized its zero-tolerance policy regarding fraud, waste, and abuse. Currently, no formal charges or allegations of wrongdoing have been announced against Syed or the organization.
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Troy went a perfect 4–0 last week, with Troy High beating Sterling Heights Stevenson 3–1 and shutting out Rochester Adams 2–0, while Athens took a 3–0 win over Northville in Kirk Hodges' debut as head coach at his own alma mater and picked up a road volleyball win at Cranbrook. The week ahead brings the first day of school Tuesday — a half day district-wide — and varsity football opening Thursday with both programs at home, though heavy showers are in the forecast for that night. Sunday is the coolest day in weeks at 72°, followed by two completely dry days before rain returns midweek. Locally, Oakland County is developing Turtle Woods, a 70-acre natural area north of Square Lake Road that will become Troy's first county park when it opens in fall 2027, county crews have begun removing invasive knotweed and Phragmites along major roadways, and Mon Jin Lau was voted the best Chinese restaurant in Metro Detroit out of more than 163,000 votes cast.
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TROY — Aug 16–22 Fall sports come home Thursday, one soaking Wednesday interrupts an otherwise easy week, and the metro calendar carries the news load. Troy High hosts Royal Oak for football Thursday — JV at 3, varsity at 5, cheer on both sidelines — alongside a home tennis quad and Troy Athens hosting Northville for soccer across three levels. Wednesday's 1.6 inches of rain is the heaviest single-day total in Metro Detroit and lands on two home soccer matches. Troy's own news feed was empty this week, so the reporting is regional: GM has exited its $3.5 billion Indiana battery venture, with Samsung SDI buying out its stake and citing slower EV demand, while Ultium's Warren, Ohio plant restarts Monday with roughly 1,400 workers returning.
Monday brings roughly two and a half inches of rain and possible hail, the heaviest single-day total anywhere in Metro Detroit this week, with Tuesday adding another inch before the week dries out and Saturday drops to 72°. In the Oxford Center case, former safety director Jeffrey Mosteller has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the January 2025 hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, and is scheduled for sentencing August 31 — CEO Tamela Peterson, operations manager Gary Marken and chamber operator Aleta Moffitt still await trial. Troy's calendar is unusually light: four events across seven days, including a free community yin yoga session Wednesday and a women's empowerment brunch at the Somerset Inn on Saturday.
THE TROY TRAFFIC JAM IS BACK — and this year, we're celebrating America's 250th! 🇺🇸 Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2, 2026 at the Columbia Center in Troy. 300+ show cars, live Tech Talks with industry legends, the Kids Pedal Power 200, robotics demos, and a full day of family fun — all for FREE admission. 🚗💨 Swipe through for everything you need to know 👉 📅 Aug 2, 2026 | 9AM–3PM 📍 Columbia Center, Troy, MI 🎟️ FREE for the public ($5 suggested parking donation = chance to win $500 cash) 🚘 Car registration open now — $30 pre-reg, swag bags guaranteed for the first 300 cars All proceeds support the educational programs at Troy Historic Village.
Troy's forecast mirrors the region: a hot, sunny start, a stormy holiday weekend, then a calmer finish. The news is dominated by public safety — a reckless-driving crash charge, a statewide cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting Oakland County, a false kidnapping report, and a plea deal in the Oxford Center hyperbaric chamber death — alongside lighter stories like free kids' admission at Troy Historic Village. Events are lighter this week, concentrated mostly on Sunday and Thursday with networking and wellness gatherings.
The day Marcus Elliot was supposed to get his saxophone was September 11, 2001. His parents had to turn around and go home. A week later they tried again — and a stranger at the rental counter overheard them hesitating over the price, and said: my son's saxophone is just sitting in a closet. Take it. That instrument became everything. 🎷 Five albums. A Kresge Fellowship. A Joyce Award. Twenty years of teaching — and a personally funded scholarship at his own high school. Marcus Elliot has been giving back what was given to him ever since. Catch him live this Tuesday, July 21 at the Detroit Public Library — Java and Jazz, 6–8 PM, free admission. Link in bio for tickets.
Troy still has a little bit of everything on offer — a feel-good Sunday, a supper club worth dressing up for, and a Thursday night made for meeting someone new.
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Detroit Bookfest returns to Eastern Market on Sunday, July 19, 2026, for its ninth year — and organizers say it's the biggest edition yet. The free, one-day festival expands across four Eastern Market sheds, an added parking lot, and a new DTE Plaza children's area, hosting more than 300 vendors (booksellers, authors, publishers, libraries, and literary nonprofits) and an expected 10,000+ visitors. New this year is a children's author stage where ten Detroit-area authors read throughout the day, alongside hands-on art activities from the DIA and Arts & Scraps. The festival also runs an ongoing children's book drive with Birdie's Bookmobile — last year's goal of 2,000 books was blown past with 4,700+ collected, and this year's target is 6,000. Notable vendors include John K. King Used & Rare Books, author-illustrator Jim Benton, comics shop Vault of Midnight, and the Detroit Public Library's Mobile Library.
Concert of Colors returns July 15–19 for its 35th anniversary — five days, 11+ venues across Midtown Detroit, and it's completely free. This year is dedicated to founder Ismael "Ish" Ahmed, who passed away in January after helping shape this very lineup. Saturday opens with "Celebrating Ish," a public tribute and procession in his honor. Don't miss: 🎻 Kronos Quartet's "Glorious Mahalia" — Fri 🎙️ Don Was Detroit All Star Revue: "A Salute to The Scene" — Sat 🥁 Hassan Hakmoun's Moroccan trance — Sat 🎷 NEA Jazz Masters Carmen Lundy & Gary Bartz — Sun 🇬🇧 Steel Pulse — Sun ✨ Sheila E closes it out — Sun Free. All ages. All week. See you in Midtown.
A comprehensive guide for Troy voters heading to the August 4, 2026 State Primary, covering voting logistics, candidate profiles for state executive and U.S. Senate races, and a countywide school funding initiative that directly affects the Troy School District.
A firsthand account from a Metro Detroit hospital emergency room raised concerns about compliance with federal language access mandates, with staff observed bypassing official translation services in favor of family members or smartphone apps.
The Troy Athens Red Hawks baseball team entered a championship chase with an 18-6 record, powered by elite pitching and the energy of a brand-new state-of-the-art field that has transformed how the program prepares and performs.