Week in Review: Kona Grill Catches Fire, Council Adopts Budget and More

A lot happened last week, and we want to make sure you didn't miss a thing. Here are some of the highlights:

• Fire Department: . Clean-up crews are already on the scene after an early-morning blaze extensively damaged the popular restaurant's patio.
• Business: . Managing partner Michael McBride said business has been steady since the restaurant officially opened to the public Tuesday morning.
• Pet of the Week: Jigsaw the pup is available for adoption through Paws for Life Rescue in Troy.
• School News: ; the students won for their Tread Transforming Smart Car, beating out thousands of other students. ; Boy Scouts Jacob Savage and Alexander Wang, of Troop 1707, recently completed service projects to become Eagle Scouts. ; Teachers and staff enjoy a catered lunch, thoughtful decorations and more during Teacher Appreciation Week. . The seniors interact with children and test out classroom technology Thursday morning. ; Troy High joins Grosse Pointe High School and International Academy as one of the top high schools in the state.
• Accomplishments: . Troy students with a 3.5 or higher grade point average are honored for their accomplishments.
• Sports:
• Readers' Choice: . For a round on the links, Troy Patch readers say Sylvan Glen Golf Course is the best place to go.
• Government: . Amy Weber, the Birmingham woman who spoke up against Troy Mayor Janice Daniels at a December Troy City Council meeting, is working on the fictional documentary-style movie 'The Bully Chronicles' to raise bullying awareness. ; Mayor Daniels is the lone 'no' vote during Monday night's meeting.
• Police News: . Certain kinds of incidents, including identity theft and vandalism, may now be reported online to save time. . The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
• History: . History will come alive for eighth-grade students all week long through history lessons, re-enactments and hands-on learning.
• Patch Drives: . This minivan is a smart person's car. But am I ready for that?
• Opinion: "I would hope that Mr. (Gordon) Schepke be removed from his seat on the Planning Commission as a result of his inexcusable remarks and his unprofessional conduct," writes Troy resident Jeff Williams.
• Business: . Managing partner Michael McBride said business has been steady since the restaurant officially opened to the public Tuesday morning.
• House & Home: . Whether your lilacs are old or new, or if you're thinking of planting some new shrubs or trees, these tips from professionals help the sweet-smelling plants thrive.
• Volunteer in the News: . The busy mom/nurse/student helps out regularly at her kids' school and recently represented the state of Michigan at a national parenting conference in Washington, DC.