Local students help raise funds during ‘Charity Week’
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
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.
THS events took place from Feb. 2-Feb. 10. Many AHS events were planned for Feb. 10-14, but due to winter storms that occurred during that week, some events were rescheduled for the week of Feb. 17-21. Students of THS chose to rally around the Lichykaki Family, who came to the United States in 2022 after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Their sons, Dmytro “Dima” and Denys both have ties to theTroy School District.
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Troy to host Michigan Senior Olympics men’s hockey tournament
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
TROY — The Michigan Senior Olympics men’s hockey tournament returns to Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy this week from March 5-7, with senior players from all over Michigan and several from Canada. In the tournament, there will be age 60-plus, 65-plus,
and 70-plus divisions that make up 20 different teams. The teams will compete in round-robin play on Wednesday and Thursday, with the medal matches played on Friday, March 7.
“We’re hoping everyone has a fun time out there,” Becky Ridky of the Michigan Senior Olympics said. “We’re looking forward to seeing some competitive games.”
The Michigan Senior Olympics (MSO) is a local
standalone nonprofit housed out of the Clinton Township Senior Adult Life Center. The organization began in 1979 and has seen a lot of growth over the years, now with a full slate of winter and summer games.
“We are expecting to bring in over 800 athletes for our winter games, and then this summer about 1,500 athletes will come from all over,” Ridky explained. “We do try
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Troy Athens students helped raise money for the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. The students were acknowledged for their efforts at a recent Charity Week event.
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Friday Fish Fry events set to return to the Kilgour Scottish Centre
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
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.
“This is one of our biggest revenuegenerating things throughout the year, and this is basically one of our main focuses,” St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit President Chris MacKenzie said.
The Fish Fry events are a part of the observance of Lent, which, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and charity, beginning on Ash Wednesday and on Holy Thursday.
This year, the Lent period goes from March 5-April 17. Abstaining from meat is one of the traditional practices associated with Lent.
According to MacKenzie, during Lent, most Catholics don’t traditionally eat red meat on Fridays.
“So it’s become a fish, which is generally the fried fish, which is cod, pollock, or haddock,” MacKenzie said. “In our case it’s cod, so that’s kind of the default standard for the Lent fish fries.”
The Detroit Scots’ Fish Fry events have been a part of the community since the
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A previous iteration of the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit’s Friday Fish Fry event featured performances from pipers and Highland dancers. This year guests can expect to see similar performers at the Kilgour Scottish Centre, located at 2363 Rochester Road.
Troy School District names its ‘Teacher of the Year’ recipients
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
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.
Haboush is the Elementary School recipient of the award. She has been an elementary educator for over 30 years.
Haboush has a bachelor’s degree inelementaryeducation, as well as a master’s degree
in administrative leadership and literacy. She has completed hundreds of graduate hours in literacy instruction.
Haboush also collaborates with teachers and parents to further aid in supporting the needs of teachers and students.
“One of the most impressive qualities of Mrs. Haboush is her ability to connect with each student on an individual level,” Prachiti Bhargava, a Leonard Elementary School parent, said in a press release.
She was nominated by fellow teacher
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LEVELS
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Jamie Glab, who teaches the sixth-eighth grade self-contained special education classroom at Smith Middle School, poses with her students and colleagues after being named Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Troy School District.
GOVERNOR APPROVES BILLS FOR SICK TIME, MINIMUM WAGE
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law that headed off automatic changes to the state’s paid sick time and minimum wage on Feb. 21.
“Michigan workers deserve fair wages and benefits so they can pay the bills and take care of their family, and small businesses (need) our support to keep creating good jobs in Michigan,” Whitmer said in a press release. “I’m proud to sign these two bipartisan bills into law that will raise wages, ensure workers can take time off to care for themselves or their loved ones, and continue growing our economy. This commonsense compromise was made possible by the Republicans and Democrats who worked together to forge a fair, bipartisan deal. I hope we can build on this momentum to keep passing commonsense, bipartisan legislation that makes a real difference in people’s lives. I’ll keep working with anyone to protect working families and make sure our economy is competitive.”
Whitmer’s action closes the door on an issue that dates back to 2018.
Two petitions for increased wages and paid sick time received the necessary number of signatures to appear on the ballot in Michigan. Republican legislators, in a move to keep them off the ballot, adopted the two petitions. Once adopted, the measures were significantly altered.
In the Michigan Court of Claims, it was determined on July 19, 2022, that the adopted
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Troy Athens students celebrate the $100,501.93 that they helped raise for the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.
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Denys is a sixth grade student at Smith Middle School. Dima attended school at THS and graduated in 2024.
Dima has been involved with football, rugby, wrestling, and student government/leadership.
“This summer, the Lichykakis were able to get one set of grandparents to move from the Ukraine to the U.S. and moved in with them,” Melissa Nita, a Troy High School teacher and co-advisor for student government and the Student 2 Student Club, said in an email. “Unfortunately, in the very beginning of 2025, the father unexpectedly passed away in a tragic accident. We wanted to support one of our own! We love the Lichykaki family and know how hard the past few years have been for them - leaving everything behind to start a new life in Troy.”
During Charity Week, THS students planned a “Restaurant Week,” with participating businesses donating a portion of their proceeds towards their cause. Other activities included a talent show, a coin collection, a powderpuff game, and a Snowcoming dance.
Around $78,591 was raised during Troy High’s Charity Week.
AHS students raised awareness and funds to support the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. The foundation was founded in 2017, with the intention of providing financial assistance for low-income seniors in need of proper housing, food, healthcare, and supportive services.
The Athens Student Council chose the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation in the hopes of raising awareness about an underserved demographic.
“We are incredibly honored to be the selected beneficiary of Troy Athens Charity Week 2025,” Natalia Petraszczuk, who is the executive director for the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, said in an email. “This partnership allows us to raise awareness for our mission and provide vital support to local seniors in need. The dedication of the students, parents, and faculty is inspiring, and we are thrilled to engage the community in meaningful ways, including bringing seniors into the events. Together, we’re making a real impact on the lives of those who need it most.”
During these weeks, AHS held events like a “comfy” spirit day, a pancake breakfast prepared by parent volunteers, a “Jail ‘n Bail” day, where students can pay to have friends “arrested” during class and head to a “jail,” where they can take part in various games, a carnival night, a belly flop contest, a volleyball tournament, a hypnosis show, a film festival, a parent cook-off, and the Mr. Athens Pageant.
In total, the events raised $100,501.93 for the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.
For more information, visit troy.k12.mi.us/.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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Detroit Red Wings Alumni charity game set for March 15
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The annual MI-UCP Skating to Close the Disability Divide Charity Hockey event with the Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will take place March 15 at St. Mary’s Arena in West Bloomfield.
For the 23rd time, the Red Wings Alumni will face off against the MI-UCP Pucksters, which is a team composed of amateur supporters of the Michigan United Cerebral Palsy organization. The annual sled hockey game between the MI-UCP Sledsters and a sled hockey program representing Belle Tire will also take place during the event, prior to the game between the Red Wings Alumni and the Pucksters.
“We started it in 2000,” said Mike Ward, who is a MI-UCP board member. “We were trying to think of new ways to fundraise.”
According to Ward, he reached out to Dennis Hextall, who was the previous president of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association.
“So I contacted him,” Ward said. “The guys that would play against the Alumni would raise funds to skate against them and get their butts kicked.”
Several years later, the event added a sled hockey exhibition game. According to Ward, the addition of the sled hockey game has been a massive success, with both games included as part of the event for about 15 years.
“It really changed the event in a big way,” Ward explained. “Once we did that, we were able to expand our fundraising and expand our awareness.”
The sled hockey game will be at 5 p.m. It is scheduled to take place 30 minutes after the doors open.
The organization scheduled the sled game first simply because it’s become a fan favorite of the event.
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Lisa Carruthers, who noted that Haboush has dedicated 35 years to TSD through her work as a teacher and leader. Carruthers also recognized Haboush for her devotion to her family.
“While her literacy specialist caseload is full, as head teacher, she is actively involved in the overall success of all of our students, which demonstrates the breadth of her impact,” Carruthers stated in her nomination letter. “Nancy’s depth of knowledge around literacy and ability to communicate, teach, guide, coach, and grow others’ knowledge base is remarkable. As you can see, Nancy Haboush is the utility player you want on your team, the ‘go-to’ gal that everyone seeks out … literally … for everything, our MVP.”
On Feb. 26, Haboush was surprised with the honor by Troy Superintendent Richard Machesky, members of the TSD reading department, other TSD officials, and her family. Haboush received multiple flower bouquets from her peers and a $500 check that was presented to her by Troy Foundation For Educational Excellence President David Bosman.
“She has been someone who has influenced hundreds and hundreds and hundreds and thousands of students across our school district, just like you,” Machesky said. “With her love and passion for reading, she’s not only helped you, she’s helped your teachers. She’s helped teachers from across our school district.”
Haboush said she was blessed to have chosen a career that supports and grows teachers and students.
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Troy School District preschool teacher Stephanie Everett and her family pose with a $500 check from the Troy Foundation of Educational Excellence. Everett was recognized as the Preschool Teacher of the Year by the Troy School District.
NEWS & NOTES
Troy couple win IFA Franchisee of the Year
METRO DETROIT — The International Franchise Association (IFA) has recognized Troy residents Sumit and Monica Bansal as Franchisee of the Year. Selected from over 830,000 businesses across the nation and globally, the couple stands among the top 100 franchisees for their exceptional dedication, leadership, and business acumen, according to the IFA. Since starting in 2005, the Bansals have grown their portfolio to 13 Great Clips salons and 14 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas. For more information, visit www.handandstone.com.
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Four Troy schools named State Schools of Character
TROY — The Troy School District announced that Hamilton Elementary School, Smith Middle School, Troy High School and Wass Elementary School have been designated as 2025 State Schools of Character by character.org.
Character.org is a global network of educators, researchers and civic leaders dedicated to empowering individuals to practice and model strong character. The organization recognized 98 state-level Schools of Character nationwide, including seven from Michigan, for their intentional, proactive, and comprehensive approach to embedding character into every aspect of school life. Each of these schools submitted detailed applications showcasing their efforts to encourage character education within their buildings.
Hamilton Elementary School was honored for its commitment to the core values of empathy, integrity, resilience, and responsibility, as well as its dedication to integrating character education into its curriculum and school culture. The school was also commended for its adaptability last year when flooding forced students and staff to relocate to Troy High School.
Smith Middle School’s application highlighted initiatives such as its WEB peer mentoring program and advisory sessions.
Troy High School was recognized for emphasizing character education through programs like its Ethical Dilemmas initiative and extensive service-learning opportunities.
Wass Elementary was commended for its inclusive community programming and dedication to creating a caring environment where students grow and thrive through a shared commitment to core values.
For more information on character.org and the Schools of Character program, visit character.org/ schools-of-character-intro/.
Volunteer sewers are needed to make ‘memory bear’
METRO DETROIT — Hospice of Michigan is looking for compassionate volunteers in Oakland and Macomb counties to assist with its Memory Bear program to comfort bereaved family members coping with the loss of a loved one.
Memory bears are teddy bears about 8 inches tall made from clothing, blankets, or other special items. According to Hospice of Michigan, the memory bears allow grieving families to capture and preserve aspects of their loved ones with stuffed animals as a personal memento.
Pattie Huttenga, a sewing volunteer, started sharing her sewing skills with Hospice of Michigan in 2014 after her son was in hospice.
“For my son, Hospice was here for the last two weeks of his life and they were so helpful and you just don’t know what to expect,” Huttenga said. “They were just there for whatever we needed. They were there and so when I saw they needed help, I had to give back.”
Those in Oakland County who are interested in donating time to the Memory Bear program should contact Cynthia Palmer at cpalmer@hom.org or (248) 334-1323.
For Macomb County residents, contact Amanda Layne at alayne@hom.org or (248) 568-7564.
TROY HISTORIC VILLAGE ANNOUNCES ‘OPEN LATE’ HOURS
TROY — Troy Historic Village has announced “Open Late” hours for two dates this spring.
On Thursday, March 27, and Friday, April 4, the village is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with history interpreters working from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on those dates.
Troy Historic Village is a collection of 11 buildings surrounding a gazebo that are filled with the collections and stories of the 1800s settlement and 1900s growth in the Troy area. Staff and volunteers use these buildings to bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
During the “Open Late” hours, visitors of all ages can explore historic buildings, go on a scavenger hunt, and see what fun programs are available at the village.
The village is also open every weekday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. However, visitors who attend on March 27 and April 4 will have the chance to interact with interpreters.
“Having the Village Open Late programs allows for people to see the Village in a different light and have the unique opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable interpreters,” Alex Konieczny, who serves as the youth programs director, said in a press release. “Our giftshop will also be open and people can register for programs and classes in person during these programs.”
While registration isn’t required, people can preregister online to reserve a time slot and receive a reminder once the program gets closer. Walk-ins are also welcome and encouraged on either day of the event.
Admission costs $7 per adult, $5 per senior (ages 60-plus), and $5 per youth (ages 6-17). Children 6 and under are admitted for free.
There is also no admission fee for Troy Historical Society members.
Guests are encouraged to use their smartphones to explore the village with their self-guided tour app. Picnic dinners, whether on the green or at a picnic table, are also welcome.
Teachers
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“Whether it be a student or another classroom teacher, they come to me with their unique stories that include their individual strengths and areas of growth,” Haboush said in a press release. “It is my greatest honor to be but a small part of their learning journey. I am so fortunate to work in a school district that values students first and surrounds me with quality families and educators and the continuous learning that allows me to learn and grow every year. Troy is a lighthouse district for a reason. We are about so much more than a test score. We believe in each child’s life journey.”
The district also recognized other teachers.
Staci Vought, a media specialist at Athens High School, was named as the High School Teacher of the Year and the Overall District Teacher of the Year.
Jamie Glab, who teaches the sixth-eighth grade self-contained special education classroom at Smith Middle School, was selected as the Middle School Teacher of the Year. She has a 17-year tenure in the Troy School District and earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Eastern Michigan
University, a master’s degree in counseling from Oakland University, and an additional endorsement in English as a second language from Wayne State University.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be selected as the Troy School District Middle School Teacher of the Year,” Glab said in a press release. “I am so grateful to those who put in the effort to nominate me for this award. Their support means the world to me. I am so lucky to spend my days with my students, who inspire me to be a better teacher every day. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and resilience make my job incredibly fulfilling.”
Stephanie Everett, a Troy School District preschool teacher, was named Preschool Teacher of the Year.
This is Everett’s 15th year teaching and her seventh year in Troy. She earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master’s degree from Oakland University.
“I truly could not have won this award without my team at the preschool. They make me want to be a better teacher daily,” Everett said in a press release. “I love teaching and watching the kids grow!”
For more information, visit troy.k12.mi.us/. Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCE
GROWING YOUR MONEY WITH HIGH-YIELD ACCOUNTS
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
This may be news to some, but money doesn’t grow on trees. It can grow, however, if you know how and where to plant it.
Money is handy in a checking account or kept as cash because it can easily be spent. Investing what you don’t need to spend immediately in stocks, mutual funds and other longterm investments can see a high return when it is time to cash out — if you have years or decades to see it through.
For those looking to grow their unused cash but are not interested in waiting years to see the pay off, there are high-yield savings account options.
Banks and credit unions offer savings accounts as a way for customers to grow deposited funds through compounding interest at a rate known as an annual percentage yield. The ability to build upon deposited funds through interest serves as a tradeoff for often not being
able to directly use funds as they would be in a checking account. Using money in a savings account requires transferring funds to a checking account, and the frequency and amount of transfers is governed by federal regulations and often by policies set by individual banks and credit unions.
While savings accounts at large brickand-mortar institutions have APYs in the 0.010.05% range, the growth of online banking options has seen the rise of a more aggressive way to save — the high-yield savings account.
“A lot of (high-yield savings accounts) are offered by institutions that mainly do online services,” said Sam Taube, lead investing writer at NerdWallet. “They have fewer or no branches and the way that they work, in a business model sense, is that those financial institutions have much lower overhead costs because they’re not renting storefronts to operate branches, and they pass those savings along to the consumer in a higher APY.”
By cutting the overhead costs and funneling the savings into the accounts of mem-
bers, high-yield savings accounts from online institutions can have APY rates anywhere from 3-5%. However, the lack of overhead that leads to some banks being able to provide high-yield savings accounts can create problems for some savers.
“On one hand they offer a much higher APY than you would get from a traditional bank, but on the other the branchless model can mean that they offer slightly more limited customer service options than a traditional bank,” Taube said. “If you really want the ability to physically go to the bank and talk to some-
one if you have a problem, that may not be available through every high-yield savings account provider.”
If the virtual nature of online banking is not attractive and the inability to directly pull from savings accounts seems stifling, brick-andmortar banks and credit unions offer money market accounts as an alternative.
“It’s more like a hybrid between a checking and a savings account,” said Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer at First State Bank, on Groesbeck Highway in Clinton township.
Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer of First State Bank, said savings accounts can be used to build up money and behaviors.
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Unlike high-yield savings accounts from online banks, money market accounts can be directly used to make up to six transactions in a calendar month via checks or a debit card per federal regulations. APYs on money market accounts can rival those of high-yield savings accounts on an institution-by-institution basis.
Financial institutions offer other kinds of ways to build savings through accrued interest.
Certificates of deposit are savings accounts where money is held without being withdrawn and they have a fixed APY. Institutions may offer various themed savings accounts, such as those built around saving for holidays, vacations and taxes.
“Sometimes they (savings accounts) are about the rate you’re getting and sometimes it’s about creating a behavior that ends up benefiting you in the long run,” Persyn said.
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MARCH 6
Iftar dinner: Presented by Intercultural Association of Michigan, celebrates praying and fasting during Ramadan, 6 p.m., Balkan American Community Center, 1451 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, info@intercultural michigan.org, interculturalmichigan.org
MARCH 8
Dancing with the Stars: Fundraiser for Faith in Action Oakland, 6-10:30 p.m., San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, register and see participants and judges at faithinactionoakland.org/events.html
MARCH 11
Troy/Birmingham/Bloomfield Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free admission, health screenings, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, register at seniorexpousa.com for chance to win gift card and more
MARCH 22
Hockey mentors: Free event for anyone with disability or challenge to learn hockey basics and how to skate, includes skate rental and on-ice buddies, 1:30-3 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, 1819 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, registration required, hockeymentors@ gmail.com, hockeymentors.net
ONGOING
‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.’: Performed by Junior Actors of Ridgedale, 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays March 7-9 and 14-16, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com
Ice skating: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, noon-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-9 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.9 p.m. Saturdays until March 16, special event March 14 (St. Paddy’s Skate), The Rink at Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive in Troy, rec.troymi.gov/ therink
Heritage Concert Band of Troy: Practices for adult concert band musicians, 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, group also performs throughout year, troyheritageband@gmail.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only at 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday 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 Joyce at (586) 291-2471, widowedfriends.com
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org
Hockey
to make sure there’s something available for everyone.”
The hockey tournament has become one of the focal points of the winter games and isn’t just a game for the MSO, but a tradition in the community.
“We’ve seen families that will come, and grandkids that will bring signs and cheer their grandpas,” Ridky said. “We also get a lot of support from our sponsors in the community.”
According to Ridky, Blue Cross Blue Shield is one of the largest sponsors of the games, with ATI Physical Therapy set to come and provide lunch for the players this week. Volunteer work is also what makes it so fun, with students and adults from all over coming to support a great event.
“We get a bunch of senior volunteers and we’ve had high school National Honor Society (volunteers),” Ridky explained. “As far as medical volunteers, we’ve got a partnership with Wayne State and their programs there… We get a lot of people from Oakland University and Oakland Community College… It’s pretty cool.”
The community has rallied around these games over the years and the players absolutely love it.
“Instead of the grandparents cheering on the little kids, you got the little kids going, ‘Go grandpa’,” 70-plus Michigan Sting captain Terry Boyette said. “We really enjoy it.”
Boyette has been participating in the Michigan Senior Olympics since 2002 and has seen the hockey tournament go from just four teams in northern Michigan to 20 teams in the metro Detroit area.
“We’ve got teams coming down from
Traverse City, Lansing, (and) Port Huron always has good teams,” Boyette said. “It gets competitive.”
The competitive nature of the tournament is also split up. There’s a recreational division for more relaxed play, and an elite division for lifelong hockey players.
“No one wants to play a game and win 10-0,” Boyette said. “That’s how they break it up, and every year it’s always competitive.”
After many years of playing against each other, plenty of fun rivalries have formed, which are always entertaining for players and fans alike. Boyette isn’t shy about what team
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The Michigan Sting 70-plus Elite team celebrates after winning their division in 2024.
Terry Boyette poses with the championship trophy after winning the 70-plus division in the Michigan Senior Olympics last year.
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Jay Adams, who is a player for the MIUCP Pucksters, said that the sled game is his favorite part of the event.
“I love to watch the sled hockey game,” Adams said. “It’s so amazing to see kids and adults that are disabled and are able to play the game that we all love. It’s amazing that there’s adaptations that can be made so that they can play.”
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. MI-UCP Pucksters game will start at 7 p.m. Although the games are rarely close, it’s always a fantastic game that’s fun to watch.
“(The Alumni) never, ever, lose that skill,” Adams said. “It’s unbelievable to see these guys up there in age and still flying around us… It’s just an honor to get to play with these guys.”
The event will raise funds and awareness for anyone with a disability. Over the years, it has become a staple in the community.
“Our tagline for the organization is, ‘Let’s Close the Disability Divide,’” Ward said. “We advocate and have programs for anyone with a disability. That’s what we’re trying to do here and that’s what people can help us with.”
The event is free to attend. The goal is to get as many people to attend as possible and raise awareness for many great causes.
“We don’t charge for the event,” Ward explained. “We always like to push the awareness aspect… Just by coming to the event, you’re helping.”
There are also other fun activities that attendees can participate in before, during, and after the games. There’s a 50-50 raffle and a “Chuck-a-Puck” contest, which allows contestants to buy a puck and throw it onto the ice for a chance to win prizes like Red
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Former Detroit Red Wings player and current broadcaster Mickey Redmond faces off against Rich Sommers of the MI-UCP Pucksters, with Steve Lyons, an MI-UCP board member, dropping the puck before a charity hockey event in 2023. This year’s event is set to take place at St. Mary’s Arena.
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and altered acts were unconstitutional. This was reversed by the Michigan Court of Appeals but was ultimately upheld by a 4-3 Michigan Supreme Court ruling July 31, 2024.
The Supreme Court outlined changes that would have been true to the petitioners’ original intent. This included changes to paid sick time and the state’s minimum wage for tipped and nontipped workers.
Legislators in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate scrambled to pass legislation that would alter the changes set to take effect Feb. 21. House Bill 4002, introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, and Senate Bill 8, introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, were the bills ultimately signed by the governor.
What the adopted bills do
SB 8, which became Public Act 1 of 2025, raised the minimum wage to $12.48 from $10.56, which mirrors the automatic changes due to take effect after the Supreme Court’s ruling. Each year on Jan. 1, the wage will rise until it hits $15 in 2027. After 2027, the state’s treasurer will determine the wage.
PA 1 gives tipped workers 38% of the $12.48 minimum wage. This will raise the wage from $4.01 to $4.74. The wage will rise in 2% increments each Jan. 1 until hitting 50% in 2031.
HB 4002, which became Public Act 2 of 2025, deals with paid sick time. Employees at small businesses, those with 10 or fewer employees, earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked. This is capped at 40 hours a year. For larger businesses, employees also earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked with a cap at 72 hours.
Those working for small businesses can carry over up to 40 hours of unused sick time. At larger companies, employees can carry over up to 72 hours of unused sick time.
The changes for small businesses go into effect Oct. 1. For larger companies, the changes took effect Feb. 21. For both large and small businesses, employees hired after the acts go into
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he hopes to get the best of every winter.
“Beating Port Huron,” Boyette said, after laughing. “It’s always back and forth. We know those guys and they know us, and after the game we’re shaking hands and having a beer together.”
The biggest thing that these games represent, though? The ability to play. Many of these guys are lifelong hockey players and the fact that they still can lace up and take the ice is enough for everyone involved.
“It means I’m gonna be 78 and I’m still playing hockey with my friends,” Boyette explained. “In the leagues, I play with my sons.
It’s a great thing. Every year that I can play it’s a benefit.”
This core value is something that the community has really gravitated towards and supported, with new people and families going out to participate and cheer every year.
“Even if you’re brand new, everybody is so supportive of each other in the games,” Ridky said. “The camaraderie of it all… It really is a wonderful thing to see.”
Round-robin play begins Wednesday, March 5 and goes through Thursday, March 6. The medal games will begin Friday, March 7 at about 12:15 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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2010s, providing meal options for adults and children, including beer-battered fish, baked fish, whiskey, french fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, clam chowder, and applesauce.
“So with the large Catholic contingent throughout metro Detroit, fish fries have become very popular and has expanded. They’re popular amongst non-catholics,” MacKenzie said. “It’s kind of one of those things that’s Friday and late winter — time to go out for fried fish or baked fish, as a lot of people like to have as well.”
For the 2025 season, community members can stop by the Kilgour Scottish Centre, located at 2363 Rochester Road, from 4:307:30 p.m. each Friday.
“Our Fish Frys are very popular in the community,” Van Rohr, a public relations representative and volunteer with the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, said in an email.
“We have served up to 540 sit down dinners and many take out dinners. . . . Annually, we have approximately 45 volunteers each Friday of Lent.”
Community members can also enjoy performances from acts such as Scottish piper David Martin and Highland dancing students.
According to Mackenzie, generally, every week there is a piper and a couple of dancers.
“Being a benevolent organization, one of our main things is scholarships and donations . . . whether it’s Scottish-based charities or Alma College,” Mackenzie said. “In this case, we contribute scholarships to dancers . . . local in the area as well as people learning to play the pipes. So we get them in and it’s not constant throughout the evening . . . but a couple of little shows every night in the middle of the dining room.”
For more information, visit detroitscots. com or call (248) 526-1849.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
CITY OF TROY
CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing for, Somerset West Planned Unit Development (PUD-020), parcel numbers 88-20-19-476-002, 88-2019-476-003, & 88-20-19-430-004, held by and before the Planning Commission of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. is CANCELLED. The Public Hearing will be rescheduled at a later date, yet to be determined.
PUBLISHED: March 6, 2025
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NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in
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The Michigan Sting 60-plus Elite team celebrates with the Ted Lindsay Trophy in 2024.
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effect can start accruing time immediately. However, an employer can require an employee to wait 120 days before taking any time.
Reasons to take paid sick time in Michigan for employees or an employee’s family member include mental or physical illness; injury or medical treatment; and domestic or sexual violence. For employees, meetings regarding a child’s health or abuse, and closure of a business due to a public health emergency, also qualify.
Reactions
Justin Winslow, president and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, praised the legislation.
“With Governor Whitmer’s signature today, thousands of community restaurants and tens of thousands of servers and bartenders can exhale, knowing their voice was heard,” Winslow said in the same press release that included the governor’s comments. “They can now begin the work of planning for their collective future with the knowledge that a tip credit has once again been preserved. We’re especially grateful to all those who took the time to truly understand what was at stake — the servers who showed up in Lansing to share their stories, the legislators who visited countless restaurants to learn firsthand how the tip credit works and the many small business owners who opened their books to show the real numbers.”
Not everyone was thrilled with the outcome. Progress Michigan Executive Director Sam Inglot criticised legislators for deviating from the original intent of the petitions.
“It is disappointing that the Michigan Legislature caved to a spin campaign pushed by corporate lobbyists and voted to roll back a well-deserved raise and paid sick leave for working families in Michigan,” Inglot said in a press release. “Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders took action to sign petitions and demand that we give workers a raise, eliminate the subminimum tipped wage, and implement paid sick leave in 2018. Advocates fought back against the Republican adopt-and-amend scheme and won, only to face the same betrayal in 2025 — this time in a bipartisan fashion.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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Resident receives fraudulent Medicare call
TROY — On Feb. 10, a 75-year-old resident from John R Road reported that she received a phone call from an unknown female claiming to be from Medicare.
The subject advised she was calling to arrange a delivery of medical supplies. The victim provided her personal information and Medicaid number.
The subject then immediately disconnected the call and the victim was unable to contact her back.
Resident defrauded following workout
TROY — Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 10, a resident reported that he placed his belongings in an unlocked locker while he was working out at a fitness facility on W. Maple Road.
When he retrieved his belongings, the victim noticed his wallet had been moved. He checked his accounts online and found a fraudulent charge for $360.
Work van reportedly stolen
TROY — Sometime between 5 p.m. Feb. 10 and 10:30 a.m,. Feb. 11, a 2011 Ford Econoline work van was reportedly stolen from a business located on Stephenson Highway.
In its place, employees found a different Ford van that was later discovered to be stolen out of Taylor.
Vehicle crash leads to inebriated driver’s arrest
TROY — At 9:41 p.m. Feb. 11, officers responded after a vehicle crash occurred near northbound I-75 and Rochester Road.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the atfault driver, a 50-year-old male from Pontiac. Officers noted that his speech was slurred and there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person.
The driver reportedly performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .198%.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department. He reportedly refused to take a breath test.
A search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted, and his blood was drawn by medical personnel.
The case was turned over to the detective bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.
Intoxicated driver apprehend after vehicle crash
TROY — At 1:47 p.m. Feb. 15, officers responded to a vehicle crash near E. Long Lake and Dequindre roads.
Officers spoke with the at-fault driver, a 66-year-old male from Troy, and noted there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person and he that appeared to have urinated on himself.
The driver reportedly performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of .113%.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department.
The case was turned over to the detective bureau for appropriate warrants.
Resident reports scam
TROY — Sometime between Feb. 13 and Feb. 18, a resident from Forge Drive reported that she received a letter in the mail claiming to be from Xfinity informing her that her bill was increasing.
The victim called the number provided and was told they could lock her into a lower rate if she paid for the year upfront. The suspect went on to say that the deal was a promotion with Target, so she would need to buy two $300 gift cards for the payment.
The victim purchased the gift cards and provided the activation codes to the suspect. The next day, the victim received a text message that stated there was a problem with her payment. She called the number provided and was told her funds did not go through and she needed to purchase two more $300 Target gift cards.
The victim went to an Xfinity store in person and spoke to employees who advised it was a scam.
Scam attempt reported
TROY — On Feb. 22, a 75-year-old resident of Capri Drive reported that she received an email that was supposedly from Paypal notifying her of an overpayment.
The victim called the number provided and was told she was accidentally issued a refund of $36,919 instead of $369.19. The caller demanded repayment and the victim sent $3,000 in Apple gift cards, $900 in Bitcoin, and a cashier’s check for $32,000 before realizing it was a scam.
The victim is working with her bank to stop the cashier’s check.
Intoxicated driver found with pipe and methamphetamine
TROY — At 5:49 p.m. Feb. 19, officers initiated a traffic stop around W. Big
Beaver Road and Troy Center Drive.
Officers spoke with the driver of a 2016 Chrysler 200 about an equipment violation.
Officers discovered that the driver, a 40-year-old female from Marysville, had a revoked driver’s license. The driver was asked if there was anything illegal in the car and she admitted to having a glass pipe and methamphetamine in her purse.
She was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department for processing.
Inebriated driver apprehended after vehicle crash
TROY — At 11:27 p.m. Feb. 18, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle car crash near northbound I-75 and Big Beaver Road.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver, a 21-year-old male from Fenton, and noted there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. The driver performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of .158%.
The driver was arrested and transported
to the Troy Police Department. He agreed to submit to a chemical breath test, with results of .186% and .183%.
He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of .17% or more and for driving an unregistered vehicle with no insurance.
Health insurance scam reported
TROY — On Feb. 18, a resident on Wattles Road reported that he was unsure if his application went through when he attempted to renew his health insurance online through healthcare.gov.
He found a phone number online that was supposedly for healthcare.gov and called to speak to a representative. The subject he spoke to immediately asked for $290, saying that the payment was urgent. The victim provided his debit card information and made the requested payment.
After the transaction, the victim became suspicious and was able to locate the actual phone number for healthcare.gov. He was informed that the previous transaction was a scam.
— Sarah Wright
CITY OF TROY
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ALL, OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TROY REQUIREMENT TO CUT TURF GRASS AND WEEDS
City of Troy Code Chapter 82 Property Maintenance, Section 302.4 details the requirements of property owners to maintain turf grass and weeds on property and adjacent right of ways to a height not exceeding 8 inches height. Chapter 82 Property Maintenance can be viewed on the City of Troy’s web site at troymi.gov or at the City Clerk’s Offce.
Chapter 82 Property Maintenance Code will be enforced. This Chapter requires the owner, occupant or persons having control or management of any premises within the City of Troy to cut turf grass or weeds and to prevent the perpetuation of weeds as required under this section during the period of May 1 to November 1 of each year. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a Municipal Civil Infraction Notice or Citation under Troy City Code Chapter 100, Municipal Civil Infractions, and/or the entry on the premises by the City or its agent to cut said turf grass and/or weeds or to prevent perpetuation of weeds.
The City has the discretion to send via frst class mail a notice to the last property owner of record and/or to attach a notice to the premises stating that the City intends to cut said turf grass and/or weeds or treat weeds, and if the turf grass and/ or weeds are not cut or the weeds are not treated, the City may proceed to cut the turf grasses and/or weeds or treat the weeds. Failure to send such a warning notice does not in any way prevent the City or its agent from entering on the premises to cut turf grass and/or weeds or to treat weeds, as long as a general notice has been published.
If the City or its agent is required to enter onto the premises to cut turf grass and/or weeds, or to take action to prevent the perpetuation of weeds, the property owner designated on the City assessment or tax rolls shall be assessed the cost, payable to the City, for each required abatement. The City or its agent may enter onto said premises as many times as necessary between May 1st and November 1st to cut turf grass and/or weeds or treat weeds and charge the cost to the property owner for each cutting or treatment. The City is authorized to recover the cost of wages, overtime wages, fringe benefts, cost of equipment, supplies, materials and a ten (10) percent administration charge to cover the expense of administering the abatement work that is performed.
Property held as common property, such as, but not limited to: common areas of a condominium development (including a site condominium), subdivision, cul-de-sac, traffc medians, boulevards, islands, parks, playgrounds, detention and retention areas, open space or any other common area or other form of development for which the City is unable to determine the occupant or person having control or management over a common area with assessment or tax records, the City or its agent may enter onto the common property to abate any nuisance of a type set out in this Chapter. The costs incurred by the City for the nuisance abatement shall be pro-rated among each individual property owner in the condominium development, subdivision or other individual owner in a development with common property. The City Treasurer shall send a statement to each owner for their specifc pro-rated portion. If the invoice is not timely paid, the total amount charged shall become an assessment against that particular property for that pro-rated share.
The City Treasurer shall forward an invoice to the owner on the last local assessment or tax roll of the total charges assessed against each premises. Thirty (30) days from the date each statement was mailed, payment shall be made. If the invoice is not paid within thirty (30) days, the total amount shall become an assessment against the land and a lien against the property.
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk
POSTED: February 20, 2025
PUBLISHED: March 6 and 20, 2025
Published: Troy Times 03/06/2025
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“It’s just a fun event,” Ward said. “All of the money goes to the programs and services that the organization provides… All of these things are to close the gap — the gap that occurs with a disability.”
The impact that the event has on people is not lost on the players, either. Often, they can see firsthand the difference that the games are making.
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“You get to see these people (at the event) that are actually receiving the benefits that you’re raising money for, and they’re so grateful and having such a great time,” Adams said. “They’re grateful for us, but I’m grateful to even have this opportunity… Everybody has such a good time at the game. It’s such a positive experience.”
To make a donation to a specific player or make a general donation for the event, visit www.mi-ucp.org/hockey.
Doors are set to open at 4:30 p.m.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Willits St. on Feb. 7 at approximately 11 a.m. in response to a report of retail fraud at a local jewelry store.
The store owner reported that on Feb. 6 at around 2 p.m., two unidentified males entered the store and began browsing watches. The suspects deliberately separated the two employees to distract them. One suspect asked to see a watch valued at approximately $75,000. While returning it, he requested to see another watch. As the employee retrieved the second watch, the suspect took the first one.
Officers confirmed that the suspects had committed similar thefts in Chicago and Wayne, Michigan. The investigation was ongoing.
Package stolen from porch
BIRMINGHAM — On Feb. 6 at approximately 5 p.m., Troy police officers, who were in Birmingham conducting surveillance of a mail theft suspect, saw two men run onto the porch of a home in the 1400 block of Webster, take a package and flee the area in their vehicle.
The suspects drove recklessly and Troy officers lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly after, the 37-year-old male owner of the Webster Street home called police to report that he received a delivery notification from FedEx that his new iPhone had been delivered, but the package was missing. An investigation was ongoing.
Former employee arrested for intimidation
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7 a.m. on Feb. 3, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue, a local business, in response to a report of a suspicious person.
The reporting party and victim, a 36-year-old man from Commerce Township, stated that the suspect, a 40-year-old woman from Troy, was a former employee of his business and had left him a concerning voicemail at around 4 a.m., stating she would arrive at the business at 8 a.m. that day.
Shortly afterward, the suspect arrived and began threatening employees and causing a disturbance inside the business. She was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and intimidation. According to a report, the suspect has a history of multiple prior arrests in other cities.
Over $600 in merchandise stolen from store
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The manager of a
Telegraph Road reported that a woman in her 30s stole
seven pieces of men’s Nike merchandise Feb. 1. After leaving the store, the suspect got into a burgundy or maroon Nissan Altima and left the area. Police said the merchandise totaled $650. Police were investigating.
Over $10,000 in cash, items stolen from cars
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took seven larceny from automobile reports in the area of South Boulevard and Squirrel Road Feb. 9, with all but one left unlocked at the time of the incident. Items and cash stolen from the vehicles total over $10,000, according to reports. The Bloomfield Township Police Department urges citizens to remove valuable items from their vehicles and keep them locked. Police were investigating.
Sunglasses stolen from store
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — An eyeglass business in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road reported a retail fraud Feb. 5. The store manager said two suspects came into the store and stole approximately $6,000 worth of sunglasses. Police were investigating.
Car stolen
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — At approximately 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5, a resident of Bloomfield Village discovered their Ford Explorer stolen. Police said it was left unlocked, with the keys inside, parked in front of their house. The victim also reported their Expedition was left unlocked, and was entered, but nothing was stolen. Police were investigating.
Police called for burglary
BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department responded to a burglary call at 5:18 a.m. Feb. 4 at 2829 Coolidge Highway.
The police report states that police arrived at the scene of OSS Detroit and found the front door glass broken. Witnesses in the area reported that two dark-colored SUVs had left the scene northbound on Coolidge Highway driven by two younger male suspects. Security footage showed three younger male suspects approach the front door with a sledgehammer and force entry into the business by breaking the window. The suspects entered the building but were unable to locate anything to steal, according to police. The alarm of the business went off and the suspects left without taking anything.
Jeep stolen
BERKLEY — A vehicle was reported stolen at 12:24 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 2200 block of Kipling Road, which is
According to the report, the victim, a 35-year-old Berkley man, said his black 2024 Jeep Wagoneer had been taken from his driveway. He left the vehicle in his driveway at around 10 p.m. Feb. 7 and discovered it missing at noon the next day. The keys were left inside the vehicle.
A camera from a neighbor’s home recorded that the Jeep had been taken at 1:38 a.m. A silver SUV pulled up to the victim’s home and a subject exited the vehicle and entered the victim’s Jeep. The Jeep was seen leaving the home. The Jeep was tracked to Ontario, Canada, but had yet to be recovered.
Intoxicated driver apprehended from parking lot
TROY — At 3:50 a.m. Feb. 6, officers responded to a parking lot on Investment Drive for a welfare check on the driver of a 2025 GMC Sierra.
The vehicle was reportedly in the parking lot with its hazard lights on and the driver of the vehicle slumped over the wheel.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver, a 37-year-old man from Royal Oak, and noted his speech was slurred and there was an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.
Officers also noted the vehicle had crash damage and two flat tires.
The driver performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations and refused to submit to a preliminary breath test. He was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department.
He was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.
Caller threatens victim
TROY — A resident on Philantha Street reported that she received a threatening phone call from an unknown number on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
The male caller threatened to shut off the resident’s television if she did not give him the personal information he requested, including her Social Security number and bank account number.
After the call, the victim contacted a family member who canceled her account and notified police.
Welfare check leads to inebriated driver’s arrest
TROY — At 11:49 p.m. Feb. 8, officers went to the areas of West Wattles Road and Walnut Hill Drive for a welfare check on the driver of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The vehicle had reportedly driven off the roadway into the grass, with the driver slumped over the wheel. Upon arrival, officers awoke the driver, a 47-year-old
way home from a party and had two drinks prior to driving.
Officers noted her speech was slurred and that there was an odor of alcohol coming from her breath. The driver failed several sobriety evaluations and refused to submit to a preliminary breath test. The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department. She was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of .17% or more.
Employee reports threat during job interview
NOVI — A human resources employee for Stoneridge Inc. in Novi came to the Novi Police Department to file a report Feb. 10 about a threat allegedly made during an online interview with a job candidate. The employee had attempted to interview a man from Illinois for a
Police attempted to contact the interviewee but were not able to, as the man had provided “fictitious” contact information, according to police. The employee was given a report number and told to contact police for any other concerns at the business.
Shots fired
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to the Madison Heights Police Department, multiple shots were heard in the area of Osmun Street north of 11 Mile Road at around 8 p.m. Feb. 6. Officers were dispatched to the area, where they discovered numerous gunshots had been fired near Osmun Street and University Avenue, as well as near Lorenz Street and University Avenue. No victims came forward to report being shot, and no damaged property was located.
Detectives were investigating.
Cigarettes stolen from Walgreens
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 11:46 p.m. Feb. 5, an unknown person broke the entrance door glass to the Walgreens at 30852 Woodward Ave. and stole cigarettes.
Phone stolen at pizza shop
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4, an unknown person stole the complainant’s cellphone, which had been left unattended at Tania’s Pizza, 3204 Crooks Road.
