Week in Review: Police Memorial Week; Recall Update; Szerlag Leaves

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

• Recall: . With a month left to go, the group has 70 percent of the 7,985 signatures needed to trigger a recall election.
• City Government: . Here's a recap of Monday night's Troy City Council meeting. . "I'm going to miss all of the good people who are here," said Szerlag, who recently accepted a city manager position in Florida.
• Government: . Here's a list of candidates who filed by Tuesday's deadline.
• School News: . Troy school participates in national initiative to end the bullying epidemic.
• Sports: . The Red Hawks sweep doubleheader over Rochester to lock up Oakland Activities Association White division title.
• Patch Drives: Columnist and mom-of-four Angela Youngblood thought she wanted to ditch the big ride – until she drove a loaded 2012 Chevy Suburban.
• OpEd: . In this editorial, 52-4 District Court Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig informs readers of the dangers of synthetic marijuana.
• Police Memorial Week: . The Tuesday event showcased some of the department's resources and is one of several National Police Week events in Troy this week. . The 2012 Police Memorial Day Awards Ceremony is part of Police Memorial Week at the Troy Police Department. . Police officers, employees and residents gather at the Troy Police Department Thursday for the department's annual Police Memorial Service.
• Crime News: . The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. . The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
• Police News: . Several Oakland County law enforcement agencies were involved in the Oakland County Law Enforcement – Tactical Response Coordinating Group (OakTAC) exercises Wednesday in Auburn Hills.
• Cops & Courts: . Sean Combs, 18, was arrested in downtown Birmingham April 13 after he was found openly carrying a loaded rifle.
• Volunteers in the News: . Money raised at Friday's gala will fund the Freedom Center at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
• House & Home: . We peek into the wash buckets of some of the areas savviest spring cleaners, who reveal 12 great tips to help clean up your act.
• Opinion: . "Each of the council members truly appreciate your accomplishments and skill as our Troy City Manager for the City of Troy," then-Mayor Louise Schilling wrote in a July 27, 2011 letter to City Manager John Szerlag.
• Business: . New breakfast and lunch menu options created by new Executive Chef Marc Zalewski will be available starting May 21.