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In today's newsletter:
- What new questions emerged in Troy’s hyperbaric chamber death case?
- Why were two snowplow trucks so easy to steal in Troy?
- How Troy Police handled an SUV blocking traffic at midday
Also on today's calendar: Arts & Cookie Sale and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 22, low: 14.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy; bitterly cold, with a high of 19 and low of 16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Defense attorney questions if operator was trained to use grounding straps before hyperbaric blast (detroitnews.com) — Troy residents are following a closely watched court case over a fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy that killed a 5-year-old boy. In a recent hearing, a defense attorney questioned whether the chamber operator was ever properly trained to use grounding straps, while a Troy police detective and fire officials described safety protocols and how a static spark likely ignited the fire. 
2. 2 Snowplow Trucks Stolen From Troy Parking Lot: Police (patch.com) — Two snowplow-equipped pickup trucks were stolen overnight from a business lot on John R Road in Troy after being left unlocked with keys inside, police said. One of the vehicles, a Ford F-250, was later recovered in Detroit, while the other remains missing as the investigation continues.
3. Michigan Woman Found Asleep at the Wheel With Bottle Beside Her (wcrz.com) — Troy Police recently responded to John R. and Maple, where they found a Rochester Hills woman allegedly asleep in an SUV blocking traffic and later arrested her on a third-offense drunk driving charge. Officers reported extremely high blood-alcohol readings, and she was taken to the Troy lock-up for further testing and processing.
4. What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, RSV, COVID, slip and fall injuries, cough, fever (clickondetroit.com) — Doctors at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital report that local children are mostly coming in with cough, fever, and stomach bugs, while adults are seeing more influenza A and winter-related injuries. Across Metro Detroit, physicians are warning about rising flu, COVID, RSV, and slip-and-fall accidents, urging residents to get vaccinated, practice good hygiene, and use extra caution on ice and snow.
📸 Around Troy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy
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★ Featured events ★
- Troy Candlelight Sound Bath
CenterPeace Healing and Events Center Troy, 2609 Crooks Rd, Troy
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Arts & Cookie Sale
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation , 4230 Livernois Rd , Troy
9:00 am - "Deer" Santa
6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, United States, Michigan 48098
10:00 am - Breath Workshop - Somato Respiratory Integration, Stages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
CenterPeace Healing and Events Center Troy , 2609 Crooks Rd , Troy
10:00 am - Christmas Vespers 2025
North Hills Christian Reformed Church , 3150 N Adams Rd , Troy
5:00 pm - BBB @ Baker
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
4:00 pm - Theater Performance
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
7:00 pm - BBB @ Van Hoosen
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
4:00 pm - Orchestra Concert @ Athens
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
7:00 pm - All Band Winter concert
Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
7:00 pm - Troy Gym Kids Night Out
Troy Gym 3 , 1921 Northwood , Troy
6:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 27
📣 Troy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 4th Annual Pre-Holiday Sale & Celebration, Day 2 — Clawson Clay Guild
120 S Rochester Rd , Clawson
3:00 pm - WTF Christmas Party
Whiskey Taco Foxtrot , 28 S Main St , Clawson
6:30 pm - Santa House
Birmingham Principal Shopping , 151 Martin St , Birmingham
10:00 am - The Secret All Night Party xox
Daxton Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton , 298 S Old Woodward Ave , Birmingham
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had posted about a black mama cat who had moved her 2 grey and 1 black kitten, last week.
Had all arrangements to TNR when they disappeared. THEY'RE BACK!!!! Went to feed Mama this morning and kittens were waiting for breakfast, even… (Nextdoor East Square Lake Rd) - Hello,
I am looking for a Women’s Shelter or somewhere that I can donate gentle used Women’s Coats, PJ’s, Sweaters, Pants, Shoes etc. Everything is clean,… (Nextdoor Somerset Pines/Forest Crk)
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Troy. Apply here.
- Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace posted a job opening for Assistant Customer Service Manager in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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