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Hey there, Troy! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will two new trustees shape Walsh College’s future in Troy?
  • How did Troy’s hoops and hockey teams light up the scoreboard?
  • Why is a Troy teen mentioned in this major Oakland County case?

Also on today's calendar: Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night.

Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Flurries; breezy, much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walsh College Appoints Business Leaders to Board of Trustees (dbusiness.com) — Walsh College in Troy has added two prominent business leaders, Haroon Bhatti and Paul Mersino, to its board of trustees, strengthening ties between the school and Michigan’s business community. Both bring extensive experience in finance, law, and corporate leadership that college officials say will help guide Walsh’s role in preparing future local and regional business leaders.
   

• Prep Roundup: Da'ron Mason's big night helps Bloomfield Hills remain unbeaten (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy and Troy Athens high school teams had a busy Thursday, with Troy’s boys basketball squad beating Fraser and the girls falling to Rochester, while Troy Athens girls topped Birmingham Seaholm. The roundup also tracks a dominant Troy United hockey win and other nearby prep action, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are performing.
   

• Wixom man sentenced for abusing baby (theoaklandpress.com) — A Wixom man has been sentenced to 25–50 years in prison for first-degree child abuse in a case involving a one-year-old who later died, and the story also notes a separate case involving a Howell man accused in the fatal shooting of a Troy teen. The sentencing underscores ongoing serious violent-crime cases affecting families across Oakland County, including Troy residents.
   

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  • MDOT reports cleared crash on SB I-75 at 9 Mile and cleared fire on NB I-75 after 9 Mile.
    7:24PM on Dec 17: The right lane and right shoulder of NB I-75 after 9 Mile are blocked due to a fire. (Nextdoor )
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  • HTC Global Services posted a job opening for Duck Creek Billing SME in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clawson

  • One gold ring: How much is it worth after gold prices soared in 2025? (freep.com)
  • Howell man opts out of trial for fatal shooting of Troy teen (detroitnews.com)

Birmingham

  • Ironwood Commission OKs staff pay analysis (yourdailyglobe.com)
  • Metro Detroit police say they see a surge in domestic violence cases during the holidays (fox2detroit.com)
  • ONCE UPON A MATTRESS to be Presented at Birmingham Village Players (broadwayworld.com)

Ok Troy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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